I was quite thrilled when independent author Richard Dee offered to host me on his Indie Showcase where he promotes other Indie authors--which I find quite generous in a cut-throat world where everyone is striving for attention.

Curious as to what sort of writer Richard was, I purchased a copy of one of his novels at random, and think I made a fine choice.

Life and Other Dreams is a neat novel about two radically different men from different worlds and times who dream of one another's lives.

But for Rick, the 21st century Earthman, his dreams are becoming somewhat of a problem.

In a gesture of good faith and honesty, he reveals to his wife that he dreams of being a settler on another world 600 years in the future, and of his marriage to a beautiful woman with whom he enjoys this unfettered lifestyle of exploring a new, Earth-like world.

Unsurprisingly, his wife isn't thrilled. And therein begins the problems for our humble Earthman.

Quite an enjoyable read for any who likes their sci-fi mixed with a little mystery. The characters are sprinkled with real-life problems, which, to me, adds to the realism and also exacerbates the contrasting lives of the two men.

While you're picking up a copy of Richard's novel, don't forget to check out his site and also the latest release from Bizarre Tales ... The Hunter and the Sorcerer!