Tom Germann

Biography

Born and raised in Grimsby, Ontario Tom grew up in a century home enjoying the open space of living on a fruit farm.
He began writing as a youth but then put it aside. After College then University for Business Tom worked as an instructor.
In 2005 he followed in the family footsteps and went into Real Estate.
After several years working away at learning the different elements of Real Estate focusing on residential and first time home buyers Tom mentored his first new Realtor.

There are so many things that people who want to go into real estate do not know or understand. New realtors often waste a great deal of time on the wrong activities. This was frustrating.

So in 2014 Tom wrote his first book as a guide on what to do as you are going through registration courses. This led to several other books which are works in progress.

Starting that one book though opened the floodgates and the writing just kept happening.

Tom is writing some charity books and science fiction along with the "So you want to go into Real Estate" guides. Tom has a lot of projects on the go.

A licenced Realtor, A serving member of the Canadian Forces Reserve for over 26 years, married with 2 great small boys. Life is busy.

The different books and massively different genres? All different facets to Tom's personality.

His personal motto? "STAY POSITIVE!"

Enjoy the books and check out the website for more information.

Smashwords Interview

What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
I learned how to be a self motivator a very long time ago. The thought of getting up and making the best of the day whether it is working on Real Estate, getting ready for an Exercise, working on another chapter/concept, or spending time with the family will usually kick me into overdrive.
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
I spend a good bit of my time in Real Estate (I am a Realtor after all), I spend a good chunk of my time with the military and of course I do tend to focus on my kids and their education. Overall I am always involved and busy.
I do wish I had more time to read as I think keeping your brain engaged is important and I find that people (I do mean myself) tend to lose their edge if they never do any reading or expand their thoughts past the daily grind.
Read more of this interview.

Where to find Tom Germann online

Series

Stories From The CM Universe
In the near future humanity has expanded out to space and is just now starting to explore and colonize our solar system and others. Yet the future is not shining. There are races out there that do not view competition in a positive light and while true interstellar war is not feasible, raiding is. These are the stories that are not included in the Corporate Marine series that expand on that universe.
Virtual Reality Start
Price: $3.99 USD.
Virtual Reality Nightmare
Price: $3.99 USD.
Corporate Marines
Science Fiction and the Scientists lied….. There was no golden age of discovery. No FTL or Galactic Federations. At first contact we found out how wrong we had been about the future. Then a failed alien invasion had crushed our reborn hope. Now humanity is slowly making its way out to the stars looking for resources, new worlds and technology. But there are things in the darkness of space. Things that do not want humanity to grow. The Glentol Corporation created the Corporate Marines to stand as the sword and shield against this. These are their first stories.
Video Game Recruiting
Price: $3.99 USD.
Welcome To The Marines
Price: $3.99 USD.
First Deployment
Price: $3.99 USD.
Zombie Transference
Zombies don't exist. Everyone knows what they are and how to fight them. If an outbreak ever happened how fast would it be cleaned up? But what happens when a group of people travelling on a highway late at night stop at a service centre, pass out inside and wake up in the morning in an alternate reality? One where zombies are real, the apocalypse is mostly over and the government and military doesn't seem that smart... Roll with it and try to find safety.
The City
Price: $3.99 USD.
Being A Realtor
If you have ever thought about becoming a Realtor this series is for you. From common misconceptions of people looking into the industry, to taking those registration courses, to the first few years in and finally starting a team. You are also going to see how to deal with a number of issues that Realtors face.

Books

Virtual Reality Nightmare
Series: Stories From The CM Universe. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 59,990. Language: English. Published: February 6, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Cyberpunk, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
Ron and his crew did well at the first International Virtual Reality competition. Then a few days later the robotic invaders came back striking for a second attempt to conquer the earth. Now they have to find the resistance and prepare to fight to save themselves and their planet. Ron will be tested to the limits of his abilities. Will they survive? Or will they fall?
Welcome To The Marines
Series: Corporate Marines. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 80,650. Language: English. Published: August 3, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
Sam did the crime, but he won't do time. He'll be executed. But before that decision can be made the Glentol Corporation yanked him out of the court and into the Corporate Marines training program. It turns out he's one of the few people that is an ideal match. Now all he has to do is survive training. Fail and die or end up back on death row. He'll have to make it.
Video Game Recruiting
Series: Corporate Marines. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 60,980. Language: English. Published: August 3, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias, Fiction » Science fiction » Cyberpunk
Tim was hoping to be the best possible at playing the Virtual Reality games that were all the rage. Work hard party hard was the new motto three generations after the robotic invasion which had scarred humanity so badly. Yet when Tim finally goes to work he discovers that something is wrong with the VR sims that are in fact used to identify recruits. Why would someone sabotage the system?
First Deployment
Series: Corporate Marines. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 98,980. Language: English. Published: August 3, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Military, Fiction » Science fiction » Adventure
Sam Slate just wanted to be with his family. His father and sister taken away from him he ends up a Corporate Marine and is now patrolling the edge of human space looking to keep us safe. His combat scores are poor and the rest of the section is not accepting him. Will he be able to fit in? Or is there another reason that these Marines are so on edge?
The City
Series: Zombie Transference. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 83,190. Language: English. Published: July 3, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Apocalyptic, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
Wagner and the rest of the survivors are seemingly stuck back in an alternate reality 1950’s trying to escape from a zombie apocalypse. Driving toward a distant city where the military is holding out they must find that site to have any chance of escape. Yet the trip is dangerous and while the infected are easy to dodge other survivors may be the biggest threat.
Virtual Reality Start
Series: Stories From The CM Universe. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 66,030. Language: English. Published: June 17, 2017 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Cyberpunk, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
Ron and his friends love gaming in the virtual world. No one really gets hurt and they are a top ranked team. Yet the upcoming VR Competition is not what it appears. A rogue AI has taken control and has its own plans for the gamers. What can go wrong in a thirty and sixty minute gaming session?
Thinking About Becoming A Realtor? Correcting Common Misconceptions About Realtors In Real Estate
Series: Being A Realtor, Book 0. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,130. Language: English. Published: July 9, 2015 . Categories: Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Real estate, Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Real estate / buying & selling homes
Have you ever thought about becoming a Realtor and buying/selling real estate? Realtors. Everyone knows that they make a fortune and while they may do some work, is there really that much to being in Real Estate? This 4,800 word book will show you some of the behind scenes elements of Real Estate and let you know a bit more about how this all works. Get answers before taking the courses.
The Teddy Bear Stories - A Collection
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 44,650. Language: English. Published: June 21, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
Teddy Bears exist for a reason. For countless generations they have been the first and last line of defence from the Night Terrors that hide in Underbed. A collection of 7 stories about Guardian teddy bears and their cuddly charges. Keeping them safe from the Night Terrors and other things. With Claws, Swords, Rifles and Robots the Guardians WILL keep their little ones safe!
The New Realtor, Now What?
Series: Being A Realtor, Book 2. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 24,440. Language: English. Published: June 8, 2015 . Categories: Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Real estate, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Professional development
I am covering the activities that you should focus on for the first two years after registration. Don’t waste time or money. Let’s get you out there doing the correct activities and generating transactions and lots of leads while you look and are professional. So you are aware this book is a little over 23,000 words in length and packed with good information. Good luck and STAY POSITIVE!
So You Want To Go Into Real Estate? How To Become A Realtor
Series: Being A Realtor, Book 1. Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 9,700. Language: English. Published: January 23, 2015 . Categories: Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Real estate, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Professional development
Have you ever thought about becoming a Realtor? Wouldn't it be nice to miss some of the traps and pitfalls that almost every new Realtor hits? To be able to focus on business leads and generating income and not waste time or money doing administrative tasks that do not earn you income or pay bills? This is a guide and suggestions that will help.
The Teddy Bear Stories - The New Guardian
Price: Free! Words: 4,760. Language: English. Published: January 16, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
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This is the Second story in the series. The New Guardian. Not all Teddy Bears are brave enough to be Guardians. Are they? What do you do when a new Teddy Bear faces the challenge of becoming a Guardian? Will Snuggs be up to this task? What will happen if she fails?
The Teddy Bear Stories - Teddy Bear Discrimination
Price: Free! Words: 4,990. Language: English. Published: January 9, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
Teddy Bear Discrimination" Are only Teddy Bears good enough to be Guardians? They know it! But what do you do when there are less and less Teddy Bear Guardians as time goes on? Will they adapt or are all the young ones in serious trouble?