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Tony Travis
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Tony is an award-winning author, SFWA member, and lives with his dachshund poodle. He writes in the general style of the 1960's with a few modern touches. He is a fan of Star Trek, Battlestar, and Dune.

"Our search for truth is why we are alive."
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Tony Travis @tonytravis.com · Oct 28
Of Hunger and Will Available Now! eBook, Paperback and Hard cover. Find it on amazon. Or maybe the bargain bin at Big Lots/S-mart, I think I saw one yesterday lol.

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-Tony

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Of Hunger and Will
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It was Monday again in his universe. He looked down at his monitor.... Then two pills! lol

-Tony
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September 14, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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What's new, you ask?

I have a free collection of new short stories, just in time for spooky season:

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Finalizing "The Nod/Wells Timelines - The Official Compendium" for its March 15, 2027 release.

Something "BIG" starts in October!

So, yeah... a lot! 🤪👍🪐📚💙🩸📚⚡️
September 10, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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Here we see Lovecraft's fondness for dense language. But it's worse as it's meant to feel dreamlike. 3 star for me for how it's pulled off, the story is high 4.

-Tony

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Tony's Review of Hypnos
Hypnos by H. P. Lovecraft is a strange and dreamlike piece of horror built around obsession, altered states, and the danger of reaching too far beyond normal human experience.The story feels distant f...
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September 13, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Book/science fact Fridays! Yet another new arrow in the quiver for finding civilizations. Super-efficient computers, assuming AI does not ruin them first. That could be a reason we don't see them now.

-Tony

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If alien civilizations use hyper-efficient computers, they will have a distinct energy signal we can detect
Love it or hate it, artificial intelligence is likely here to stay. Its ravenous need for computational power has overwhelmed chip manufacturers and power companies alike. While our current AI obsessi...
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September 11, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Today! Something special. I get to hate Tuesday. It kind of just sucks on it's on really.

It is far enough from Monday you think of the weekend which is still far enough away to hate the day for being reminded! So yeah, FRAK Tuesdays too.

-Tony
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September 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Have a great one for all that celebrate!

-Tony
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September 7, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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There is a very unique weapon in this book. A book you read for the ideas. 4 star read for me.

-Tony

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Tony's Review of Babel-17
Babel-17 by Samuel R. Delany is a fascinating piece of science fiction built around the idea that language does more than describe reality. It can shape the way we think, what we notice, and even how ...
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September 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Book/science fact Fridays! New object, a Black Hole Star. Planets, civilizations seem scientifically unlikely-BUT! Add in a gas station and well we are off to the races.

-Tony

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Astronomers discover a brand-new type of astrophysical object: A black hole star
Astronomers have discovered a “black hole star,” an extremely bright red spot in the early universe that appears to be a new type of astrophysical object. It resembles an enormous star, but its energy...
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September 4, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Oh yes. Monday again. Soon it will be Labor Day. Frak, then I will have to complain about Tuesday...

-Tony
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August 31, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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One of his best early works. The horror is deep and subtle. The drip is fantastic. Give it a read at night alone. It's a 4 star for me.

-Tony

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Tony's Review of The Picture in the House.
The Picture in the House by H. P. Lovecraft is an unsettling piece of horror built almost entirely around atmosphere, isolation, and the slow realization that something is afoot. Which is one of the m...
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August 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Book/science fact Fridays! Ah the Dyson sphere, staple for sure. Well, they are looking for one. It is possible they are too efficient for us to see. Umm dark matter?

-Tony

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NASA's Webb telescope rules out two new Dyson sphere candidates
The latest Swedish-led search for technosignatures in the form of Dyson spheres has again come up empty-handed. The two latest stellar candidates in the hunt for such hypothetical extraterrestrial tec...
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August 28, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Dolly Parton and Tim Curry in the same day. Icons! Our world has become just a bit darker.

-Tony
August 26, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Well, it's Monday again. Ever been asked to present an idea and this...Yeah, this is great.

-Tony
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August 24, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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It's a weaker story. For me a three star, but worth the ride. You see a lot of what is to come.

-Tony

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Tony's Review of Homo Sol
Homo Sol by Isaac Asimov is an interesting early science fiction story built around a simple idea. Humanity has finally developed interstellar travel and comes into contact with a Galactic Federation ...
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August 22, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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With book 6's announcement coming up soon, I thought it'd run a discount for book 1 in "The Cain Series."

So, the Kindle version of "Ethos of Cain" is on sale for the next week, starting at $.99.

It's a great time to check out the series.

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Ethos of Cain (The Cain Series Book 1)
Amazon.com: Ethos of Cain (The Cain Series Book 1) eBook : James, Seth W.: Kindle Store
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August 20, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Book/science fact Fridays! Book material, yes! Yet, this is different than a phone you hold up. Never forget a face aps are coming. No way anything bad can happen lol. We love to do before we understand.

-Tony

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As demand for Meta AI glasses explodes, it’s harder to avoid creepy recordings
Ars looks at Zuckoff, the latest free app detecting Meta AI glasses amid privacy backlash.
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August 21, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Monday and evals day, yay! Well, ever been told you are rated lower to be able to show growth! Oh....

-Tony
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August 17, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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5 star read for me. That said this is the type of story right up my alley. So may be a bit biased lol. Still, it's very good.

-Tony

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Tony's Review of Sunjammer
Sunjammer by Arthur C. Clarke is a great science fiction story that takes the idea of solar sailing and turns it into a competitive sport. Like much of Clarke's best work, the science is not simply th...
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August 15, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Book/science fact Fridays! Great stuff for a space travel story. Mental health is key and often overlooked. Some programs have an Übermensch issue lol. When it goes wrong you have Sci-Fi Horror!

-Tony

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How to design a space habitat that supports its residents' mental health
In extreme environments, habitats are built for survival. Submarines, Antarctic bases and post-disaster dwellings are designed to prioritize health and safety. This is especially the case for habitats...
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August 14, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Monday again, some genius wanted the all hands meeting outside. It rained, as lest it covered my tears lol. Humor- thank the gods!

-Tony
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August 10, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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This is a 4 star read for me. It's about a very true and dark part of childhood. While the science today does not work, the story still very much does.

-Tony

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Tony's Review of All Summer in a Day
All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury is a short but powerful piece of science fiction about childhood, jealousy, cruelty, and regret. Like much of Bradbury's best work, the science fiction setting is i...
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August 8, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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Book/science fact Fridays! Evidence for first person and third person narrations being treated differently in the brain. Seems first person narration has a slight edge for immersion.

-Tony

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Neural and Behavioral Evidence for Differential Processing of Narrative Perspective in Novel Reading: An fNIRS Study
Narrative perspective and focalization mode constitute fundamental elements shaping readers’ cognitive and neural responses during novel comprehension. Despite their theoretical importance in narratol...
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August 7, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Its Moanday again. I worked at home all weekend, why does life do this to me! lol

-Tony
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August 3, 2026 at 12:24 PM
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This is a nice read. Twisted with a slight extraterrestrial romance, if you can call it that! lol. Four star read for me.

-Tony

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Tony's Review of Bloodchild
Bloodchild by Octavia E. Butler is a most thought provoking piece of science fiction. It is also, in many important ways, kind of gross. It challenges expectations from the very first page, forcing th...
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August 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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Book/science fact Fridays! A possible 5,000-year-old writing. Vinča symbols are worth knowing about and study. Human's may want to record information even without complex institutions.

-Tony

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