J.M. Wight – författare

My name is Jane Kletchka, and I'm here to set the record straight.Jane Kletchka here. By now, I'm sure you've heard how my dear husband Sam saved the Gorinal star cluster and stopped the Immortals from throwing the galaxy into chaos. Unfortunately, he didn't thwart their plans; he only accelerated them.As the galaxy fell into chaos, Earthfleet commissioned us to find out what was happening before Earth became the next planet to fall. Little did we know, it wasn't just the Immortals we had to contend with, but an enemy from beyond the Milky Way.I never expected to be out there on my own. Actually, that's not true: I still had Tarak the telepath, Imutab the empath-shapeshifter, and an unexpected stowaway. But after Sam went MIA, the full weight of the mission—and perhaps the fate of the galaxy itself—fell on me.This is my story. Hang on for the ride.

Where were you on the day the Earth disappeared?So there I was, on an awkward first date with my secret crush, when the colonies went into revolt. They nuked the moon and hijacked half of Earthfleet—and that was just the opening salvo.   Then I learned that my date was one of the terrorists (or patriots, depending on your political beliefs), and I had to make a choice: join her, or spend the next few days stuffed in an EVA suit locker. I chose the former, and that's the only reason I'm still here. The name's Rex Carter. On the day the Earth disappeared, the civil war had just broken out, and I didn't know which side I was on. All I knew was that my homeworld had been swallowed by an alien anomaly, and I had to get to Jane and Sam, my gunslinging sister and brother-in-law. Unfortunately, the Kletchkas are no longer with us. But that's part of my story, too.

Not long from now, in our own Milky Way…The name's Sam Kletchka. Perhaps you've heard of me: captain of the Star Runner, military contractor for Earthfleet, and interstellar privateer. But before all that, I was a hired gun, freelancing across the galaxy one gunslinging job at a time.This, my friends, is how I went from being stranded in the armpit of the galaxy to becoming the luckiest human being in the universe. Not that it was easy, of course. I've looked death in the face so often, he's practically an old buddy of mine. But when all your worst enemies are immortal, that's a buddy you want on your side.Stay frosty, my friends. You never know what you'll find at the next star.

Ten brutally honest and politically incorrect stories for times such as these! This is the second volume of the collected short stories of Joe Vasicek. It contains: The Paradox of ChoiceIf post-birth abortions are legal, when does life actually begin? PaydayA near future sci-fi thriller about the perils of a universal basic income. Utahraptors at DawnWhen the meme wars are fought on the digital field of honor, no weapon is too ridiculous to be awesome. Sex, Life, and Love Under the AlgorithmsIn a world bound by algorithms and AI, the greatest liability is the human spirit. Welcome to CondescensionThe graying of fandom was never this much fun.(Space Squid, August 2018) A Less Than Perfect GameSometimes the only way to win is first to make a mistake. Take Up Your SwordA kingdom is lost… and a legend is born. The NumismatistEven for time travelers, some hobbies are truly timeless.(Never before published!) Elusive Eden (by J.M. Wight)When a time traveler's quest for the Garden of Eden goes sideways, will his faith go sideways too?(Never before published!) Worlds Without Number (by J.M. Wight)An age of peace, an artifact of war, and a visit three men will never forget.

Eleven short stories and a poem that show us what comes after the end of all we know.This is the fourth volume of the collected short stories of Joe Vasicek. It includes:The Manchurian ParadoxWe have met our timeline's enemy and he is us.A Fatal RebirthNothing in this world should live forever—not even civilization itself.The Final TurningThis is how the world ends: not with a bang, but with a whimper—thanks to me.The New CovenantTo restore a fallen America, an ancient and terrible covenant must be renewed.Hearken and Behold (by J.M. Wight)"e;Hearken, oh ye hypocrites, and behold the desolation that is already come upon you!"e;The End of ElysiumFor the promise of paradise, the last civilization will surrender to the apocalypse.The Promise of King WashingtonWhen the aliens came, it wasn't a military invasion: it was an economic one.(Again, Hazardous Imaginings, December 2020)Lord of the Slaves"e;Everyone secretly wants to be a slave. Those who deny it simply haven't found the right master."e;The Other Side of RealityWhat if your future self came back to give you advice, and all it did was confuse you?Schrödinger's Diaper"e;Stays clean and dry until you're free to change it!"e; …except not quite.(Bards and Sages Quarterly, April 2022)Two Hours AgoA time machine without paradoxes, so long as it's not abused.Welcome to Our Crazy FamilyTwo genderqueer lesbians and a tranny have a rebellious daughter who does the unthinkable and decides to marry a Christian.

Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil!When Captain Victor Andrecek and his crew of down-and-out smugglers respond to a deep space distress call, what they find shocks them to their very core. The victim is dead, his EVA suit nailed to a cross and launched on the head of a repurposed missile, with the words of an ancient scripture burned on a plaque at his feet. And he is not the only one.The madman behind the murders is a privateer known as Zedekiah Wight, and the reward on his head is more than enough to tempt Andrecek and his struggling crew. With it, they can finally get back on their feet again—not to mention, rid the galaxy of a very dangerous man.But Andrecek can't help but wonder: what was Zedekiah's reason for crucifying those men? With the showdown rapidly approaching, the answer might make the difference between being in the right, or being dead.

Ten stories that show why the freedom of truth is worth the price of loneliness.This is the fifth volume of the collected short stories of Joe Vasicek. It includes:Love and Truth at Universe EndWhere have all the aliens gone?Calling Scam LikelyAn auto warranty scam he was sure to never forget!Prison of DreamsA boy, a girl, and a starship gone mad.Blight of EmpireA dying world. A decadent empire. A discovery that can save them both.The Library of FateHe rewrote his past in the library of fate. Now, his kingdom is falling.In the Wake of Zedekiah Wight (J.M. Wight)Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil!Hunter, Lover, Cyborg, SlaveA woman needs a man like an authorized cyborg assassin needs an AI familiar.The Body TaxOur government's most heinous crimes are the ones we never question.We Should Have Named You CoronaWhy do hard times break some men, while making others stronger?The Freedom of Second ChancesFamily isn't just where you came from, but where you're going too.