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Michael A. Stackpole

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In Hero Years… I’m Dead (The additional adventures)





I’ve been writing a lot of stories set in my In Hero Years… I’m Dead universe. They’re prequels to the novels and deal with a variety of characters early on in their careers. It’s been a challenge because IHY ends their careers, so I know the direction in which I have to pitch them, and these stories are the launching pads.





I’ve listed the various stories in rough Chronological order below. Why ro

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“Life itself was hard enough without monosynaptic sociopaths preying on folks.”
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message 4: by Eric
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Eric Birk Thanks for becoming my Goodreads friend.
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message 3: by L
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L Dear Michael,
Thank you so much for acepting the friendship request here on Goodreads, which is a huge honor. As a fan of 'Star Wars' since a young child and growing up reading sci-fi and fantasy, i am in awe of your work and continue to enjoy it. Thank you so much once again.
Kind Regards
Lucinda x


message 2: by John
Jun 26, 2012 01:20AM

John Scott Hello Mr. Stackpole from "Ooh Arr" land!


message 1: by Timothy
Mar 18, 2012 01:58PM

Timothy I just wanted say I love your battletech books so much. when we play the game we do it during 3050 clan invasion I love the jade falcon favorite's of clan armies.

also I throughly enjoy your star wars novels as well favorite is I,jedi. was wondering if you are planing to do any more star wars books in the near future?


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