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

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.