Time is for Dragonflies and Angels
October 3, 2016
Author & Publisher - J.M. Erickson
Time is for Dragonflies and Angels is a collection of science fiction short stories and novellas with textured characters, absorbing plots and layered meanings.
Publisher: J. M. Erickson (author), Suzanne M. Owen (editor), and Cathy Helms – Avalon Graphics, LLC (cover designer), Format - eB Format
ISBN - 13: 978-1-942708-24-7 (ePub)
ISBN - 13: 978-1-942708-25-4 (Softcover)
Publication Date: October 3, 2016
Pages: 211 pages
Cost: $10.99
Library of Congress Control Number: 2016913478
Time is for Dragonflies and Angels made #1 on Amazon's "Hot New Releases" in the Teen & Young Adult categories, science fiction-steampunk genre; reached #4 in the "Top 100" in the same category and steampunk genre and #6 in the "Top 100" in the science fiction-anthologies & short stories genres.
“Overall, every story focuses on the extent of our ability to adapt as human beings, including the ethical message of compassion, determination and tolerance. Erickson’s knowledge in the cognitive field clearly shows and makes each story much more substantial.” – 5 stars, Lit Amri, Readers’ Favorite Reviews
"Time is for Dragonflies and Angels, the new book from sci fi author J.M. Erickson is a collection of short stories in the tradition of the classic science fiction writing compendiums, evoking well-loved writers such as Aldous Huxley and George Orwell, with clear influences from other giants of the genre as we go along.
Time is for Dragonflies is most certainly worth a dip for any fan of science fiction looking for fresh directions to steer their imagination to new realms." - 4 stars, Self-Publishing Reviews
“These stories are well structured to keep the reader’s interest constant, exciting and arousing the desire to know what happens next. The characters are well developed and some will linger in the minds of readers for a long time after they have finished reading.” – 5 stars, Divine Zape, Readers’ Favorite Reviews
To See Behind Walls
July 20, 2016
Author & Publisher - J.M. Erickson
On March 18, 1939 a short story was featured in The New Yorker called the “Secret Life of Walter Mitty” by James Thurber. It featured a husband’s vivid imagination taking flight to escape the day to day demands of his wife and the mundane traps of American middle class. Fanciful, fun and entertaining, it is a story everyone can relate too.
This short story is about Benjamin Wood. He is a suburban father of two, loving husband and dog owner in Middle America who has a lot of things to do around the house on a cold, winter Saturday morning. You may not know anyone like him but at the very least he will be familiar to you.
ISBN: (MOBI Format): 978-1-942708-21-6
ISBN: (ePub Format): 978-1-942708-22-3
ISBN: (Softcover): 978-1-942708-26-1
Reader’s Favorite Reviews
“This tale of courage, conviction and adventure will most likely thrill any reader who has the good fortune to come across it. I'm hoping for more flash fiction from Mr. Erickson. To See Behind Walls is most highly recommended.” – 5 stars, Jack Magnus, Readers’ Favorite Reviews
“ For those with a vivid imagination, the sky’s the limit. Altogether, an inspiring flight of fancy.” - 5 stars, Marta Tandori, Readers' Favorite Reviews