Alpha Mercs has published Minstrels in the Galaxy, their latest anthology, and I’m pleased to say it includes my story “Making a Ton.” Editor Sam Robb was very kind in his acceptance letter: “Loved your story. Definite Larry Niven / Known Space vibes.”
The music of Jethro Tull is the theme for this unique anthology of twelve romping tales. I’ve always loved “Too Old to Rock ‘n’ Roll: Too Young to Die!” so it was a natural choice for my story “Making a Ton.”
And that cover art is truly a thing of beauty. Cedar Sanderson outdid herself.
The action in my piece unfolds at an ice mine on Saturn’s frozen moon Enceladus. (Yes, I’ve been there before. I find Enceladus endlessly fascinating.) Ray, an aging pilot who can’t find work, bets his life savings on a race against an alien who not only has a state-of-the-art ship, but an inborn talent for speeding through the Asteroid Belt.
What is Ray thinking? Does he plan to go out with a bang? Could this be the final take?
There’s only one way to find out.
Available on Amazon in Kindle or paperback.
M.C. Tuggle, Writer 
Congratulations, Mike.
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Thank you, GP!
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Sounds exciting, Mike. Good for you!
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Audrey,
Exciting indeed. Sam Robb, the editor, was great to work with.
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Congratulations, Mike.
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I appreciate that, Jennie.
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You are welcome.
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Congrats, Mike. What great inspiration for the tales and I like your choice. The cover provides a good clue about what’s inside. Thanks for sharing the release and best of luck to all the authors. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Diana. We have our fingers crossed!
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Congratulations to you Mike. Your plot is very interesting and unique. Best regards.
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Many thanks!
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