About Mindful Science Fiction: A Collection of Contemplative Earth and Space Science Stories:
Eight thought-provoking SF stories that address issues of personal morality and motivation, with discussion prompts. Join Orana and Arden in a trial for the ages as they stand before judge Aristotle to decide the fate of scientific thought—and their own existence. Grapple with the importance of Story as immortal Hrvak confronts the terror and joy of personal sacrifice. –“Enthralling and insightful SF stories.” Kirkus Reviews –“Intelligent science fiction well presented…Excellent material for a bookgroup” Booksprout Reviewer
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Author Bio:
Russ Colson is a scientist, teacher, author, and gardener living in northwest Minnesota, far enough from city lights to see the Milky Way and the Aurora Borealis. He writes contemplative and optimistic science fiction with adventure, touches of romance, and a helping of real science. He is a professor emeritus at Minnesota State University Moorhead and a former national professor of the year. He previously worked at the Johnson Space Center in Texas and at Washington University in St. Louis where, among other things, he studied how a lunar colony might mine oxygen from the local rock. More about his writing can be found at russcolson.com.