{"product_id":"the-founder-effect-paperback","title":"The Founder Effect - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert E. Hampson\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eSandra L. Medlock\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eAWARD-WINNING AND BEST-SELLING AUTHORS CONTRIBUTE NEW STORIES\u003c\/b\u003e: All-new fiction from Dragon Award winner and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling author David Weber, Dragon Award nominee D.J. Butler, best seller Jody Lynn Nye, indie best sellers Chris Kennedy and Mark Wandrey, and more. Also featuring an introduction by multi-award-winning and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling author Larry Correia.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt is 2185 CE. Humans now live throughout the Solar System, but their most ambitious adventure is about to begin. The starship \u003ci\u003eVictoria\u003c\/i\u003e will carry over 10,000 colonists to a new world outside the Solar System. The larger-than-life exploits of those colonists will become legendary. The colonists will build a new civilization, and the actions of a few individuals will become famous--and infamous--forever marking their new colony with the Founder Effect. These are their true stories. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Contributors: \u003cbr\u003e Larry Correia\u003cbr\u003e Mark H. Wandrey\u003cbr\u003e Les Johnson\u003cbr\u003e Christopher L. Smith\u003cbr\u003e David Weber\u003cbr\u003e Daniel M. Hoyt\u003cbr\u003e Brad R. Torgersen\u003cbr\u003e Monalisa Foster\u003cbr\u003e Sarah A. Hoyt\u003cbr\u003e Chris Kennedy\u003cbr\u003e Vivienne Raper\u003cbr\u003e Jody Lynn Nye\u003cbr\u003e Brent M. Roeder\u003cbr\u003e Catherine L. Smith\u003cbr\u003e Philip Wohlrab\u003cbr\u003e D.J. Butler \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout \u003ci\u003eStellaris: People of the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, co-edited by Robert E. Hampson: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"[A] thought-provoking look at a selection of real-world challenges and speculative fiction solutions. . . . Readers will enjoy this collection that is as educational as it is entertaining.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This was an enjoyable collection of science fiction dealing with colonizing the stars. In the collection were several gems and the overall quality was high.\"--\u003ci\u003eTangent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert E. Hampson\u003c\/b\u003e, Ph.D., is a professor of physiology\/pharmacology and neurology with more than thirty-five years' experience in animal neuroscience and human neurology. He has consulted with more than a dozen science fiction authors to create plausible scientific backgrounds for their fiction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandra L. Medlock\u003c\/b\u003e started her career as an editor and writer by reviewing environmental impact studies for the U.S. Air Force. She transitioned to editing for a private publisher and over time worked in the legal department for an oil company reviewing briefs and filings. Sandra moved to corporate writing and editing procedural and policy manuals. Her interest in computers and software led to a shift in her career as director and corporate trainer for two independent training companies and the IT department of a global manufacturer, where she wrote training curricula as well as company newsletters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs a freelance journalist, Sandra wrote a weekly music column, a weekly technology column, and a monthly lifestyles column for three regional newspapers, including the \u003ci\u003eSan Antonio Express-News\u003c\/i\u003e. She wrote freelance computer technology magazine articles, created and edited newsletters for several organizations, and was the producer of two computer shows on local radio. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCurrently, Sandra tutors in math and English to students, provides an editing service, teaches music, and writes fiction. She lives outside San Antonio, Texas, with her husband, two very demanding small dogs, and a senior cat who has perfected Chewbacca's wail. You can find her on social media and blogging at sandramedlock.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 560\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 6.7 x 4.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 30, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42161039999111,"sku":"9781982125813","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/d3c1ae317a2a878e63b4bdaa57678d12.webp?v=1733277818","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-founder-effect-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}