In science fiction, we dream. In order to colonize in space, to rebuild our cities, which are so far out of whack, to tackle any number of problems, we must imagine the future, including the new technologies that are required.
― Ray Bradbury
The Companion
Satellites and miscellaneous spacecraft abound in 22nd century-Earth's orbit, and an abandoned monitoring outpost on the Moon requires a critical repair. Accustomed to the solitude her profession necessitates, young "exomechanic" Mena is sent to complete the repair, only to have her solitude quickly broken by two unexpected, and unusual, inhabitants of the derelict lunar facility. A brief testament to personal purpose, loss, and the need for human connection, Mena's simple repair job grows to require more than she had anticipated.
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic story
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2013
“We're looking forward to enjoying many more stories from this fabulous author. I was enthralled in her writing and am eager to read more of what this talented author has in store for us. Rumor has it she's working on a book, so we're sure to see her on best-seller lists soon!”
5.0 out of 5 stars O. Henry in space
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2013
A highly engaging and beautifully written short story with a gently suspenseful twist - sort of like O. Henry in space. The story convincingly portrays the experience of living in the weightlessness of outer space, the 1/6 gravity of the Moon, and many realistic details of what life would be like for a young woman maintenance engineer on a solo visit to an evacuated Moon colony in the 22nd Century. She's been sent to fix the ex-colony's huge telescope that still serves Earth and that has something wrong with it - or does it? Indeed, there is the unexpected that pops up for her to deal with. Oh, man (or should I say O. Henry), wait until you find out what THAT is. This is a story you won't want to miss! Can't wait for the sequel.
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Delightful
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2013
“A wonderful character study that leaves you wanting to know more about the characters and their futuristic lives. Looking forward to this author's next story.”
4.0 out of 5 stars a nice change....
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2013
it has been a long time since a simple story just made me feel good. I really enjoyed this. thanks. ill be looking for more from you… keep em coming.
The Illuminated
A letter from a colleague informs exomechanic Sarah Burgess that her father is alive and conducting extraordinary research on an abandoned Lunar station. In the midst of turmoil over resources on Earth, she ventures out with Desmond, an eager young biologist, to recover both potentially-groundbreaking data and the only family she has left.
This sequel to Mikell's previous work, 'The Companion', will take you back to the Moon for an adventure of discovery, science, and family.
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2020
The author has written a story that draws the reader in quickly and gives the reader hope of mysteries solved only to realize that the illuminated path is not a destination but a journey. I love how the end of this short story leaves me wanting more.
Nomadic
Earth has dried up. Climate change and overpopulation devoured what was once a lush, vibrant planet, replacing it with an infertile wasteland. If a single mistake in human history could be undone, and completely change the trajectory of the planet, should it? A young scientist faces this dilemma while on an extraordinary anthropological journey, one which forces him to assess the weight of civilization's benefits and downfalls. As a species, what if we had it to do over?