Inspiration vs Serendipity

Hi there!
Just a thought or two about the "creative process" we all experience in one way or another. I've recently realized that some things in Judgment on Tartarus I didn't plan--they just happened! Serendipity or destiny? For instance, one of my main characters is named Corona Scott. Why Corona? I was looking for a name with future/space connotations--and there it was right before me: the brand name of my grandfather's old typewriter! But that name proved to be inspired. Another main character, Malkis of Tartarus, soon became "the Sun of Ahn-eld "( Tartarus ). So often ,when I write something and give it a second look, I think, "Where in the world did that come from?" Sometimes I can figure it out, and at others, I just have to wonder.

What I realize now more and more is that books, like any creative endeavor, are organic. They grow from unseen roots, sending out shoots, branching off, living and breathing and growing until they have a life all their own. I think that's awesome!

All for now,

MR Tighe

Meet the crew of Astrella II

Permission granted to come aboard.  Now meet some of your fellow crewmembers:

Captain Richard Hughes, Commander of Astrella II
Commander Malkis of Tartarus, ExO of Astrella II
Lt. Cmdr. Kalom of Eris, Astrella's Second Officer and Astrogator
Lt. Cmdr. John G. "Jack" Jackson, Chief of Internal Security
Lt. Cmdr. Lyra of Cytherea, Chief of DataComm
Lt. Tiko of Cytherea, DataComm tech
Lt. Astra Marano, Helmsman
Lt. Nova Majeski, Scan tech (Surveillance )
Lt. Borok of Eris, Internal Security
Lt. Demeter Paleologus, Med Assistant
Ensign Corona V. "Rona" Scott, DataComm tech
Ensign Esteban Esposito, DataComm tech
Ensign Gordon "Gordy" McCormick, Internal Security
Dr. Johann Weiner, Med Supervisor ( civilian )
Dr. Kyp of Cytherea, Science Supervisor and Astrophysicist (civilian )

Welcome aboard!

M.R. Tighe

Proofing Judgment on Tartarus

I just finished "proofing" my author's review copy of Judgment on Tartarus.  I was very happy to find corrections needed on only 22 pages out of 334---not a bad percentage.  And most of the needed corrections are minor, incorrect punctuation and a couple typos.  So I am eager for the next step in the publication process and feeling very encouraged. Not much else to add right now until the book is out there and I can start getting some feedback on it.

M.R. Tighe

My Author's Proof is in!

There's been nothing so exciting so far as seeing my book "in print"---copyright and all.  It is a dream come true and a day I never thought I'd see.  Although I've been writing in one form or another for most of my life (I wrote my first novel, typed and all, at the age of eleven!), I had just about given up hope of ever being published.  My aim is to share the stories which I imagine with others who might enjoy them.  I will keep you informed of my progress and when Judgment on Tartarus will appear in print!

Thanks for reading.  All my best,

M.R. Tighe

The Adventures of Astrella's Crew begin !

Hi to all fans of "soft" science fiction. 

This is my first blog to let you know my first book Judgment on Tartarus will be published by Wheatmark in the near future.  This is Book One in a trilogy: Book Two will be titled True Son of Tartarus, and Book Three will be called Ransom of Tartarus. 

Judgment on Tartarus is loosely based on the ancient Greek myth of Hades and Persephone.  The adventure begins when a young DataComm tech named Corona Scott comes aboard the retired battle cruiser Astrella II and finds her dreams and ideals put to the test. I had a lot of fun writing Judgment on Tartarus.  I think you'll find it a fun read .

That's all for now.