Doug Farren


Biography

I can be reached at farrendoug@hotmail.com.

Born in Franklin, PA but raised in Minnesota. I like to call Forest Lake my home town even though I haven't lived there since I was 17. I joined the Navy in 1976 and spent 11 fun years as a nuclear operator in the surface fleet. I am now employed at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant in Ohio where I work as an instrumentation and controls technician.

I've always enjoyed reading science fiction (I can thank my dad for that) and I've always had an avid interest in high technology and computers. I have done computer programming as a consultant specializing in complex database conversion.

I try to write stories that can actually happen some day with science based mostly in fact. Lasers can't be seen in space, explosions can't be heard, and ships can't do the seemingly impossible without at least some type of explanation.

I am married to a wonderful wife and I have 2 daughters from a previous marriage. I now have two granddaughters as well but that does not mean I'm old!

Book reviews:

http://flyingwithredhaircrow.wordpress.com/2011/03/28/dragonverse-by-doug-farren/

Where to find Doug Farren online


Where to buy in print


Books

Dragonverse 2 - Ishef's Revenge    by Doug Farren
Price: $2.99 USD. 53440 words. Published on June 6, 2011. Fiction.

Revenge has ruled Ishnef's life ever since Terry and his bound dragon, Glahmelia, killed Omen - an abomination which she had created. The peaceful town of Inshlo thought things would return to normal following Omen's demise. Little did they know that revenge would drive Ishnef to create an even more powerful creature created specifically to avenge Omen's death.
Dragonverse    by Doug Farren
Price: $0.99 USD. 84220 words. Published on August 24, 2010. Fiction.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Dragons and wizards walked the Earth in the distant past. The memories of their short time here reverberate today in the form of myth and legend. The truth, as some are aware, is that dragons still exist. Terry Cashington's life is forever changed when he learns this truth and makes contact with a dragon. This is the story of how his journey began.
Galactic Alliance (Book 3) - Honor Thy Enemy    by Doug Farren
Price: $2.99 USD. 96960 words. Published on January 13, 2010. Fiction.

Imprisoned within a hyperdimensional barrier, the Chroniech applied all their intellect to finding a way out. After 15 years they succeeded. During that time the Chroniech had been building warships as fast as their shipyards could produce them. With the barrier breached, the unstoppable invasion force descended upon the Alliance with one goal in mind - EXTERMINATION!
Galactic Alliance - The Story Behind the Story & Technical Reference Manual    by Doug Farren
Price: Free! 11600 words. Published on January 1, 2010. Fiction.

This free publication is a collection of thoughts from the author of the Galactic Alliance series explaining how the series was developed. It includes a bunch of original drawings made back in the late 70's and early 80's. If you ever wanted to know how an author thinks or if you're curious about the technology of the series check out this freely available publication.
Galactic Alliance (Book 2) - Chroniech    by Doug Farren
Price: $2.99 USD. 121330 words. Published on December 30, 2009. Fiction.

(2.00 from 1 review)
The Galactic Alliance was created in the wake of the Human/Alliance war and peace has existed for five decades. The ancient race of the Chroniech, however, have other plans. The Komodo Dragon under the command of Captain Ken Stricklen has found something they want and the discovery triggers an interstellar war.
Galactic Alliance (Book 1) - Translight!    by Doug Farren
Price: $2.99 USD. 149560 words. Published on December 28, 2009. Fiction.

(3.00 from 1 review)
Earth has developed a stardrive. The stars are now ours. Others, however, have gotten there before us. Facing isolation within our own star system Earth is forced to form a united government and join the Consortium. Humans, however, have a knack for getting into trouble and it doesn't take long before things start to unravel. This is book one of the Galactic Alliance series.

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