Uncategorized

How Alien Technology Could Shift Power Dynamics on Mars

by

My carefully laid plans to thwart MarsVantage and its independent-minded employees like Chuck O’Donnell, the CEO, lay in shreds at my feet.

New Book – The Siege of Mars

by

GeorgeI’m an author living in northern Virginia with a wife and a cat. In the late ’80s, I worked on the International Space Station project. I recently retired from managing a group of software engineers to focus on writing science fiction and speculative fiction. Learn more. georgegmoore.com

Windows 11 Upgrade, HP Printer Funkiness

by

Some time back, I upgraded my systems from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Then I began having problems with my HP LaserJet P2055DN printer. This printer works great, but is so old that it doesn’t integrate well with HPSmart. Whenever I rebooted my systems, Windows would forget that the printer duplexed. I had to update … Read more

New Old Audio Player: WinAmp

by

iTunes has been my player for years upon years. In the spring of 2022, I discovered that iTunes duped up audio files for ripped CDs and store downloads forsome timee. After six-eight hours of de-duping, I decided to investigate replacement options. I looked at the Windows Media Player. It couldn’t import/display my audio library correctly. … Read more

Free Preview – The Music of Mars

by

The Music of Mars InSight Gretchen Black

Below is a free sample of The Music of Mars. It sets the stage for the two main character, Gretchen and Frank, to begin their adventure. For Frank, he sees the walls beginning to close in while Gretchen’s world begins to crumble from underneath her, prompting her to venture to Mars.

Read more

Air and Space Museum-Innovations in Flight

by

On June 15, 2019, the National Air and Space Museum in Chantilly, VA held an Innovations in Flight event where aircraft like private planes to military transports were on display for the public. The event ran from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. Unfortunately, I arrived late, so I didn’t get a chance to tour C-17 … Read more

Comic Logic’s Fourth Anniversary

by

Update 4/19/19: Unfortunately, a scheduling difficulty prevents me from participating in the event. I’m planning on joining Comic Logic on May 4th for Free Comic Book day. On April 20th, I’ll be appearing at Comic Logic‘s fourth anniversary celebration. I’ll be signing my book, The Music of Mars, and talking about sci-fi in general. The … Read more

Professional Headshots

by

At the beginning of February, I sat for professional headshots to use on social media and in my books. I chose Scarlett Heart Photography after seeing incredible pictures a friend had taken. Scarlett Heart photographs in natural light, so I couldn’t wear my glasses as they darken when outdoors. For an hour and a half, everything … Read more

The Music of Mars, the Government, and Blackmarkets

by

In The Music of Mars, I looked at current government initiatives and extrapolated what the future would look like within the context of the overall story. Seventy-five years ago, marriage was a till-death-do-us-part proposition. These days, it can be relatively temporary as it’s easy to divorce, and there’s no stigma in doing so. I put … Read more

Tonight, I finished the 2nd round of edits

by

Tonight, I finished the 2nd round of edits on my new novel, The Music of Mars. GeorgeI’m an author living in northern Virginia with a wife and a cat. In the late ’80s, I worked on the International Space Station project. I recently retired from managing a group of software engineers to focus on writing … Read more