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Alex J. Cavanaugh

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I'm a science fiction writer on a journey of discovery...
I work in web design, graphics and technical editing. I'm also the guitarist in a Christian rock band. A fan of all things science fiction, my interests range from books and movies to music and games. Online I'm the Ninja Captain and founder of the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. I'm the author of the Amazon bestsellers, CassaStar, CassaFire, CassaStorm, CassaDark, and Dragon of the Stars.
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Alex J. Cavanaugh Hey Solana! At the moment, my publisher has no plans to make audiobooks. Sorry about that!
Alex J. Cavanaugh Hey Marie! I wrote some as a teen but didn't start seriously considering writing a book for publication until about eight-nine years ago.
I've never wr…more
Hey Marie! I wrote some as a teen but didn't start seriously considering writing a book for publication until about eight-nine years ago.
I've never written anything based on personal experience. My life is rather average, so I doubt I could make it interesting enough for a story!(less)
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“Athee tossed her hair aside and eyed him expectantly. “I thought I’d ride in the cockpit with you.”
“That’s probably not a good idea.”
“Why not?”
“That’s the co-pilot’s seat.”
“Do you have a co-pilot?”
“Well, no…”
“Then this seat is open.”
Byron sighed in exasperation.”
Alex J. Cavanaugh, CassaFire

“Young rebel. Determined to change Tgren. He just might succeed someday." Orellen’s fingers tightened around Byron’s arm. "Just like another rebel I know."
"I just wanted your niece.”
Alex J. Cavanaugh, CassaStorm

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“Athee tossed her hair aside and eyed him expectantly. “I thought I’d ride in the cockpit with you.”
“That’s probably not a good idea.”
“Why not?”
“That’s the co-pilot’s seat.”
“Do you have a co-pilot?”
“Well, no…”
“Then this seat is open.”
Byron sighed in exasperation.”
Alex J. Cavanaugh, CassaFire

“Young rebel. Determined to change Tgren. He just might succeed someday." Orellen’s fingers tightened around Byron’s arm. "Just like another rebel I know."
"I just wanted your niece.”
Alex J. Cavanaugh, CassaStorm

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Trisha Hey Alex - thanks for the friending over here! :) Happy reading and writing to you!


Jennifer Lane Great to be friends here, Alex! I'm surprised we weren't before.


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Eric Birk Thank you for becoming my Goodreads friend.
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Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


Savannah Alex, thank you for the friendship.


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Lynn Rush Hi, Alex. Thanks for adding Awaited to your TO READ shelf! I'm super excited for its release in May!


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