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I am a public servant by day, and a science fiction author by night when my dark side emerges to wreak murder and mayhem on unsuspecting imaginary worlds.

I use my lifelong love of both science and art to bring new worlds to life for readers to escape to. Back in the real world, I escaped from Britain in 2004 but still miss proper pubs, pork pies, and real bacon.

I now live in beautiful British Columbia with my wife, two children, and assorted pets.

My website contains information on published books, works in progress, and an insider's view into the various story worlds.

You can also connect with me on my blog, Views From the Bald Patch, where I post about Life, Writing, and Random Thoughts That Enter My Mind.
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	How I Found the Write Path: A Compilation of Letters by Carrie Butler (Goodreads Author), P.K. Hrezo (Goodreads Author), Emma Adams (Contributor) 4.57 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Ghosts of Innocence (Shayla's World #1) 4.67 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tiamat's Nest 4.57 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2015 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ashes of Home (Shayla's World #2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2018 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Long Dark 4.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2020 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Critique Survival Guide it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wrath of Empire (Shayla's World #3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2023 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Videshi Dilemma it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Breaking the Block 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2019	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Now we’re well into summer, the backyard looks a lot different. All those empty veg beds are nowoverflowing with green!

The small beds in the foreground areour herb garden. Several varieties of mint trying to escape the firstone, then what we call the “poultry bed” - sage, rosemary, thyme,oregano amongst others. Parsley, green and red onions, and chives,and several varieties of lettuce spread out a

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Ian Bott made a comment in the group World, Writing, Wealth — Author Showcase: Introduce Your New Release topic " Book title: The Videshi Dilemma Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1NXMSQX About the book: A far future novel in a world dominated by big busines ...more "
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Ian Bott made a comment on Thea’s review of Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith " I see Kevin's been busy scolding all the 1-star reviewers like naughty children. I mean, how dare anyone express their own contrary opinion? ...more "
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Ian Bott rated a book liked it To Clear Away the Shadows (Lt. Leary, #13) by David Drake	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
As usual with Drake, the book is engaging and entertaining. One major issue for me stopped this being a 4 or even 5 star rating ... there was no actual story! The book was a series of essentially standalone episodes as the ship moved from planet to pl ...more
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World, Writing, W...: January 2018 Lesser-Known Books Group Read: Tiamat's Nest #BOM-jan-2018	30	15	Feb 05, 2018 11:56PM
Making Connections: 5231. - THE ASHES OF HOME by Ian S. Bott	10	20	May 17, 2018 07:28PM
Space Opera Fans : January 2019 INDIE Nominations	14	50	Dec 22, 2018 06:28AM
Making Connections: 6045. The Long Dark by Ian S. Bott	3	15	Mar 01, 2021 04:47PM

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Jessica wrote: "Hi Ian, thanks for the add!

In reply to your message, fascination is an understatement. I'm a bit (lot) obsessed. Approximately 110 and counting! I've even been to that one in Toronto ;)

Have you..."

Hey, Jessica, thanks for replying! I'll reply more fully by PM. 110? Wow, I can't match that although I'm not entirely castle-bereft :)

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Mar 12, 2018 02:26PM

Hi Ian, thanks for the add!

In reply to your message, fascination is an understatement. I'm a bit (lot) obsessed. Approximately 110 and counting! I've even been to that one in Toronto ;)

Have you visited the UK or Europe and seen the fortresses up close? I am always happy to give castle (plus cathedral, and monastic) visiting advice if you ever need it :D

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