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David Bartell


Biography

David Bartell is an award-winning science fiction author and a member of SFWA. He has sold numerous stories to professional magazines and anthologies. In 2011, he appeared in the Discovery Channel "Curiosity" episode, "Alien Invasion: Are We Ready?" with Michelle Rodriguez, Michio Kaku and others. The UK title was "When Aliens Attack".

His latest story takes place in Larry Niven's Known Space universe, in the anthology MAN-KZIN WARS XIII. If you are a fan of Niven, kzinti, or stasis boxes, check out "Zeno's Roulette".

David has a degree in astrophysics, a masters certificate in project management, and is a manager in the high tech industry near Washington, D.C. He is a world traveler, scuba divemaster and father.

Where to find David Bartell online

Website: http://www.davidbartell.us/
Twitter: David_Bartell
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-bartell/2/52/b65

Where to buy in print

http://www.amazon.com/Man-Kzin-Wars-XIII-Alex-Hernandez/dp/1451638167/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1337095974&sr=1-1

Books

Worst Case Scenario: Evacuate Earth!    by David Bartell
Price: Free! 18280 words. Published on December 1, 2012. Nonfiction.
An unofficial companion to the National Geographic television special, "Evacuate Earth". A rogue neutron star is headed for our solar system. Total destruction of the Earth is certain. Can we work together to design, assemble, supply, and launch a starship? Can some fraction of humanity be saved by evacuating the planet? This book is an insider's look at the docudrama. Includes photos. Now Rev 2!
Armchair Scientist    by David Bartell
Price: Free! 420 words. Published on January 13, 2012. Fiction.
You have submitted a half-baked theory to the premium magazine Armchair Scientist. This is the terse response. Armchair Scientist first appeared in Analog Science Fiction Science Fact as a Probability Zero story in April 2009.
Test Signals    by David Bartell
Price: $0.99 USD. 18000 words. Published on January 13, 2012. Fiction.
A deformed researcher is drawn into a DNA piracy scheme. Should he donate his genes to benefit mankind, or battle a corporate monster for ownership of them? “Test Signals” was the lead novella in Analog Science Fiction Science Fact, May 2008, the grandaddy of professional SF magazines.
Cavernauts    by David Bartell
Price: $0.99 USD. 13990 words. Published on August 28, 2011. Fiction.
Two men journey deep into Jupiter's moon Callisto to rescue a beloved teammate before time runs out. And just what wondrous but deadly secret is hidden at the bottom of the frozen cavern?

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