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M. Pax is author of the sci-fi series, The Backworlds, and the new adult urban fantasy Hetty Locklear series. A Browncoat and SG fan, she's also slightly obsessed with Jane Austen. In the summers she docents as a star guide at Pine Mountain Observatory where the other astronomers now believe she has the most extensive collection of moon photos in existence. No fear, there will be more next summer. She lives in stunning Central Oregon with the Husband Unit and two lovely, spoiled cats. Want to connect? Visit www.mpaxauthor.com ...more

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Natasha Pulley is one of my favorite authors, so I was thrilled to see her take her distinctive storytelling into space. The Mars House is classic Pulley. It is richly layered, quietly emotional, and deeply human, but is set on Mars.

The novel centers on the relationship between January Stirling and Aubrey Gale, two men whose connection unfolds in a way that often feels li

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“You can take a flyin’ leap off a space dock.”
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“He feared what getting involved with her might mean, but he wanted this deal involving chocolate and would risk lying with something not entirely female to get it.”
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“The soldier forgets how to live with peace and kindness.”
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M. Pax Dustin Adrian wrote: "Howdy M.!
This here Texas cowboy appreciates the friendship.
Thanx darlin'.

Dustin Adrian Rhodes"


Great to meet you, Dustin :)


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M. Pax Christine wrote: "thanks for being my friend"

Thank you, Christine :)


Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


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M. Pax Beth wrote: "Hi Mary,
Thanks so much for giving my book, A Real Basket Case, 4 stars. I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you enjoy the sequel just as much.
- Beth"


I did enjoy it. Recommended you to my mystery buff friends. :) Glad to see things are going well for you, Beth.


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Beth Hi Mary,
Thanks so much for giving my book, A Real Basket Case, 4 stars. I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you enjoy the sequel just as much.
- Beth


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Beth Hi Mary,
Thanks for befriending this mystery author on Goodreads! I hope you'll put my mystery books, A Real Basket Case and To Hell in a Handbasket, and my sci-fi novella, The Epsilon Eridani Alternative, on your to-read list. If you'd like to enter a contest for a free copy of To Hell in a Handbasket, sign up for my email newsletter at: http://bethgroundwater.com/ .


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