Author Description

A Light Fantastic NoveletteBy empowering hamsters with laser firepower, a pair of Zammarians attempt to provoke chaos among humans in an effort to conquer the earth so their leader can bring<br/>ALF back to prime-time TV. Overconfident redneck Dusty leans on his nine-year-old stepson Colt to reverse the hamsters' reign of destruction and save mankind.<br/>Interview with the Author<br/>Q - What is The Light Fantastic? A - In<br/>The Light Fantastic, nine authors unite to create a hilarious collection of speculative fiction beyond what the world has ever seen. Invisible business men, bickering ghosts, a space elevator, a hostile toaster, extraterrestrials interfering in the cold war, and laser-powered hamsters all pursue hapless adventures to save the day and conquer bizarre scenarios that are sure to tickle a funny bone or two. This is the sixth project by the Alvarium Experiment, a consortium of accomplished and award-winning authors.<br/><br/>Q - Where should a reader start when selecting a short story to read in The Masters Reimagined? A - Each story is self-contained and can be read in any order. The reader is free to select any of the stories at random to begin their experience. The book description will explain the premise for each particular story.<br/>About the Author<br/>JOHN HOPE lives within his unstable mind in central Florida with his wife, two teenage kids, and a frightening collection of Pink Panthers. With over 45 publications in genres spanning science fiction, fantasy, young adult, middle grade, children’s picture book, historical fiction, and nonfiction history, his work appears in hardcover, paperback, eBook, and audiobook. A portion of these publications are included in anthologies and magazines, including<br/>The Prometheus Saga,<br/>Return to Earth,<br/>The Masters Reimagined and<br/>The Light Fantastic, projects of the Alvarium Experiment. John gives informational and inspirational presentations to schools, writing groups and clubs, and variou