Steve S. Grant

Biography

Steve’s love story with fantasy and Sci Fi goes way back to childhood, where his passion for comic books eventually evolved to novels. After being chief editor of a high school newspaper, he graduated from University with a deep knowledge of the used book stores in the Montreal area.

The desire to write came on gradually, sporadically, over the next years. It was done in spare time, on table corners, during breaks, after nights on the town or whenever the mood struck. Stories took shape, ideas were committed to paper and eventually to computers. It was all done in a disorganized way, as an artistic release.

And then life changed. Steve left a secure employment and left Canada, working at countless jobs that he never knew existed. He traveled extensively through Europe, visiting many medieval cities along the way. Contracts eventually led him to Japan, Australia, and even to North Korea, where Americans are perceived as Imperialists Evildoers.

Steve’s writing also changed, becoming more structured and oriented. He wrote two novels, that he peddled half-heartedly to agents and publishing houses. Alas, it was not meant to be, the books were not published and Steve quickly got discouraged. He kept on writing for his personal enjoyment, without serious motives or expectations, but always with the afterthought that his work had never really had a decent shot.

Back in Canada, Steve now raises a family and enjoys a sedentary life. His love for reading and writing is still strong, and the evolution of the electronic book market is making his head spin.

Where to find Steve S. Grant online

Books

Orbiting Sins
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 74,860. Language: English. Published: October 30, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi, Fiction » Science fiction » General
(5.00 from 1 review)
The race to Pluto is on, and two competing teams of sleeping astronauts are hurtling to the end of the solar system. The first mission, lead by a self made billionaire, uses refurbished space shuttles and outdated technology. The second spacecraft, funded by a corporate giant, shelters embarrassing secrets. Just how much are each team willing to sacrifice to get there first?
Spinning Diamonds
Price: Free! Words: 16,410. Language: English. Published: October 26, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Science fiction » General
(4.00 from 3 reviews)
When the opportunity to come out of retirement and go on one last space mission presents itself, Vincent Lambert jumps at the chance to go down in history as the first belt miner. Unfortunately, dealing with corporate greed one hundred million kilometers away from Earth was not in the mission outline.
Mining Games
Price: Free! Words: 17,320. Language: English. Published: January 2, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi, Fiction » Science fiction » High tech
(4.89 from 9 reviews)
Space mining is big business and corporations compete fiercely to exploit our solar system’s rich minerals. Spacial Alloy, a dominant firm on world markets, ruthlessly leads the pack on all fronts: exploration, exploitation, and production. Unfortunately, in space, incriminating evidence can drift around for a long, long time.
The Dreamer Genome
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 93,110. Language: English. Published: November 27, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi
(4.33 from 6 reviews)
A secret lab conducts illegal experiments and takes genetic manipulations to a frightening level. Five viable test subjects grow up in drastically different environments, unaware of the secret locked in their DNA. Corporate greed dictates a high return on its investment. Will the freezable astronauts of the 21st century explore space willingly?
Original Strand
Price: Free! Words: 10,050. Language: English. Published: November 27, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » High tech, Fiction » Science fiction » Hard sci-fi
(4.33 from 6 reviews)
The human race did its best to annihilate itself and certainly went out with a bang. Hundreds of nuclear devices and biological viruses have transformed the earth into a no man’s land. For the isolated moon survivors, biodiversity takes on a whole new meaning. The story is roughly 9 700 words and was originally published in the June edition (2012) of eFiction.

Smashwords book reviews by Steve S. Grant

  • A Girl Like You on May 19, 2011

    ‘A girl like you’ is the first book I bought on my new Kindle. This is like renting ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ the first time you go the video store (which I also did). Did I like the story? I am shocked by the entertainment value of Mr. Creed’s adventures. What a great way to discover talented authors.
  • Spinward Fringe Broadcasts 1 and 2: Resurrection and Awakening on Oct. 17, 2011

    Very entertaining and original. A page turner. I am hooked and must know what happens next.