Category Archives: Stories

Mirror Shards: Volume Two — TOC Announcement

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Tom Carpenter

After reading hundreds of stories and days of painful deliberating, I can cheerfully announce the Table of Contents for Volume Two of the Mirror Shards anthology.  Congratulations to all who made it. Mirror Shards: Volume Two “Ghosts in the Mist” … Continue reading →

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The Cageless Zoo – Now in Audiobook

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Tom Carpenter

I’m more than pleased to announce my Kindle best-selling novelette The Cageless Zoo is now available in audiobook.  The ultra-talented Arielle DeLisle was the narrator and audio producer.  If you enjoy easy-to-access science fiction with a twist of light horror, then give … Continue reading →

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New Release – CODERS

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Tom Carpenter

The final book in the Gamers trilogy – CODERS – is now available in all formats.  I’m proud to be releasing the last book in the trilogy, and also a little bit sad.  I won’t be spending any more time … Continue reading →

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Gabby, Reality-Hacker Extraordinaire

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Tom Carpenter

A fan of the Gamers trilogy sent me her drawing of Gabriella DeCorte, reality-hacker extraordinaire.  She’s looks a bit younger than she exists in the novels, but the budding young artist hits the essence of Gabby with her drawing.  Well … Continue reading →

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Gifts Even Charlie Brown Can Afford

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

For me, the Charlie Brown Christmas is how I picture the holidays.  It doesn’t matter if your tree is a twig with a few ornaments or if your holiday dinner is toast and candy.  All that matters is that you’re … Continue reading →

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New Release — Frags

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

The second book in the Gamers trilogy — Frags — is now available just in time for the holidays.  If you haven’t read the first book in the Gamers trilogy, go pick up a copy now at your favorite retailer.  The … Continue reading →

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New Release — The Godhead Machine

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

I’m please to announce the second book in The Digital Sea trilogy — The Godhead Machine.  This one takes up a couple of years after the first book, when life has seemingly settled down for our favorite heroine Zel Aurora. … Continue reading →

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Mirror Shards at World Fantasy Convention

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

Mirror Shards author Louise Herring-Jones recently attended the World Fantasy Convention.  She brought along copies of Mirror Shards to sell and even gave a copy to award winning Science Fiction author, David Brin.  He was gracious enough to take a picture with … Continue reading →

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More Bestselling News – The Cageless Zoo

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

I’ve had strong feelings about this story since the moment I conceived it.  Seeing readers enjoy what I so lovingly crafted makes my heart soar.  In the last few days sales of The Cageless Zoo have really taken off.  It’s a science … Continue reading →

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New Release – Mirror Shards Anthology

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Tom Carpenter

Putting together an anthology around the concept of augmented reality has been one of my goals since I first heard about the technology.  After many years of trying to make it happen, I was finally able to pull it off … Continue reading →

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