M. Pax


Biography

M. Pax is author of the sci-fi series, The Backworlds, and the new adult urban fantasy Hetty Locklear series. Geek gals will rule the world, well, at least kick its butt. A Browncoat and SG fan, she's also slightly obsessed with Jane Austen. In the summers she docents as a star guide at Pine Mountain Observatory where the scientists and other volunteers now believe she has the most extensive collection of moon photos in existence. No fear, there will be more next summer. She lives in stunning Central Oregon with the Husband Unit and two lovely, spoiled cats.

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Semper Audacia
Alone. Leda is the last living member of the brigade, the sole defender of her world. War took everyone she knew, leaving her in the company of memories and ghosts. Or is it madness?

The Backworlds
This video was made by fan/friend, Rekha Sang.

The Renaissance of Hetty Locklear
For geeky gals everywhere

Books

Boomtown Craze    by M. Pax
Price: $2.99 USD. 78140 words. Published on February 19, 2013. Fiction.

Book 3 in the Backworlds Series. Will it be a grand new age of boom or dust?
The Renaissance of Hetty Locklear    by M. Pax
Price: $1.99 USD. 71020 words. Published on October 13, 2012. Fiction.

The journey into adulthood is stranger than she expects. Graduation from community college isn’t the magic elixir Hetty Locklear counts on for becoming an adult. She's haunted. Her parents insist she visit. They work Renaissance Fairs. She finds love, but he has a lot of secrets. He pulls her farther into a strange, hidden world of genetic experimentation. New Adult.
Stopover at the Backworlds' Edge    by M. Pax
Price: $1.99 USD. 55410 words. Published on July 5, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 4 reviews)
The Backworlds Book 2. Nothing sane travels the starway. Today it brings disaster. In the far future, humanity settles the stars, bioengineering its descendents to survive in a harsh universe. The interstellar portal opens, bringing in a ship that should no longer exist. A battleship spoiling for a fight, yet the war with Earth ended two generations ago.
The Backworlds    by M. Pax
Price: Free! 45400 words. Published on April 10, 2012. Fiction.

0.75 star(4.83 from 6 reviews)
Book 1. After the war with the Foreworlders, Backworlders scatter across the planets left. Competition is fierce and pickings are scant. Scant enough that Craze’s father decides to improve his fortunes by destroying his son. Cut off from family and friends with little money and even less knowledge of the worlds beyond his own, Craze heads into an uncertain future.
Semper Audacia    by M. Pax
Price: $0.99 USD. 19880 words. Published on September 27, 2011. Fiction.

0.75 star(4.67 from 3 reviews)
Space opera. Novelette. 13,200 words. Alone. Leda is the last living member of the brigade, the sole defender of her world. War took everyone she knew, leaving her in the company of memories and ghosts. Or is it madness? The siren blares. In an aging flyer, Leda ventures out to meet her world's fate, the last stand.
Plantgirl    by M. Pax
Price: Free! 5160 words. Published on June 30, 2011. Fiction.

(5.00 from 12 reviews)
Ba Rainy's life comes under new management. She's hopeful to gain some super powers or some sort of miracle from the Miracle Gro in her shoes. Short fiction. About 1300 words. Contemporary fantasy. Free.
Translations    by M. Pax
Price: Free! 5010 words. Published on June 30, 2011. Fiction.

0.5 star(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Nora Elliott must decipher the ruins to save the man she loves. Will the magic she unearths grant her the love she craves? Short story, about 1200 words. Fantasy. Steampunk. Romance. Free.
Small Graces    by M. Pax
Price: Free! 4880 words. Published on June 30, 2011. Fiction.

0.5 star(4.50 from 8 reviews)
Grace crash lands on an alien world to discover she's not alone. Short science fiction story. About 1100 words. Free.

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Smashwords book reviews by M. Pax

  • Nexus Point: The Fall of the Altairan Empire, Book 1 on June 02, 2010
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    A traditional-styled space opera, Nexus Point takes you on a non-stop adventure. From chapter one when Captain Dace is forced to make an emergency landing and lose her ship until the end, the suprises kept coming. Dadilan is a planet rich in perils and goings on. Captain Dace stumlbes into them all. Definitely a fun read. If you love space opera, you'll love Nexus Point.
  • Journey of Tara on June 29, 2011
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    Imaginative and enjoyable, Journey of Tara was a delightful read. The author surprized me with fun and the unexpected.
  • Encrypted on June 29, 2011
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    This was a fabulous read. Very well written and a great story. Action, romance, fantasy and more, Lindsay Buroker kept me captivated. Will definitely read more of her stories.
  • Twist Turn and Burn on Aug. 22, 2011
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    I really enjoyed this collection of stories. Libby Heily's imagination takes interesting twists and turns. The kind of reading I really enjoy. I look forward to reading her other works.
  • Cupid's Maze on Oct. 05, 2011
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    I will never look at corn the same way again. Creepy and suspenseful. The story built from so innocent and everyday to a nightmare. Fun story and great writing.
  • Hunting The Five on Dec. 07, 2011
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    Gritty, imaginative and entertaining, Hunting the Five is a great read. Action-packed and reminiscent of King's Gunslinger. I loved that the demon's weren't human. The author came up with really creative scenarios, places so foreign, alien and fantastic. Leaves me wondering about De La Roca's past and what lies in her future. Look forward to the next installment.
  • Honor In Hell on Sep. 03, 2012
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    Awesome. The first book in this series was great. This one is even better. The author has woven together an incredibly original and fascinating world – raw, gritty, edgy. In this book, we learn of De la Roca’s past which was as edgy and original as the rest of the story. I was quickly engrossed in this world and its strangeness and will snap up book three when it comes out. Maria Violante is a fresh new voice. A favorite new author of mine.
  • Medieval Muse on Oct. 22, 2012
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    Entertaining and wonderful romance. I really enjoyed the time travel. A great read by a talented new author. I look forward to what else Ms. Brown creates in the future.
  • Cloud Dancer on Oct. 22, 2012
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    Rich with history and action, this romance kept me guessing with all its twists and turns. An exciting read that I kept thinking about whenever I put the book down. And the romance was perfect.
  • Gravity: The Complete Trilogy on March 06, 2013
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    Imaginative and fun, I really enjoyed this romp through the galaxy and a glimpse at Earth's future. This author has a great way with characters. Although all three stories were enjoyable, I especially liked the last. I look forward to reading more of Cherie Reich's work.
  • Polar Night on May 01, 2013
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    I looked forward to reading Polar Night everyday. I kept turning the pages for more. I hope Ms. Flanders keeps writing. I'll certainly keep reading.