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Steve Bates

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in Washington, DC, The United States

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https://www.stevebateswriter.com

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Science Fiction, Humor and Comedy

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Philip K. Dick

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December 2020

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Steve Bates has been writing science fiction for several years after a career in journalism that included 14 years as a reporter and editor for The Washington Post. Steve's first science fiction book, "Back to You", was released on Jan. 5, 2021, by White Bird Publications. "Back to You" is a humorous novel in the mold of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." In 2010 his self-published nonfiction book, "The Seeds of Spring", won two awards.
His latest novel, "Castle of Sand," was published in July 2023 by Sunstone Pres. "Castle of Sand" follows a soccer mom from Columbia, Md., and six other Earth castoffs who are the last hope for humanity after a powerful pathogen wipes out life on Earth. With the help of an AI, the seven, who wake up on a ...more

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Biden’s Age Problem Solved!

BY STEVE BATES

Recently, I had the honor of meeting with President Biden to offer him advice on how to win a second term. Not surprisingly, the one and only topic was Joe’s age. People think he’s too old for the job. If he won a second term, he would be something like 103 by the time he left office, or so voters believe. He’s already stumbling on stairs like Gerry Ford used to do. At times, particu

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“My mom said the moon landing was faked,” said Eddie. “But she also said she saw Jackie Kennedy, Jimmy Hoffa, Elvis and Bigfoot at the IHOP out by the interstate. Elvis picked up the check.”
― Steve Bates, Back To You

tags: humour, time, time-travel

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“I have discovered that mortality is a boon as well as a curse. Knowing that you will die makes you appreciate each day that you are alive.”
― Steve Bates, Back To You

tags: fantasy, fiction, time-machine, travel

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“Glorious Leader, we are approaching the galaxy known as the Milky Way,” reported the navigator.
“The one named after a candy bar. How silly those Earthlings are.”
― Steve Bates, Back To You