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Thomas Watson
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Self-published author of science fiction, fantasy, and the occasional dog story. Also an avid amateur astronomer, naturalist, and gardener.
Pinned
Stressed? This might help. (He's a very good dog, after all.)
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“There is no real ending. It’s just the place where you stop the story.” ― Frank Herbert
For those who thought I ended The War of the Second Iteration a little too soon...
(Just 0.99 for the Holidays!) #scifi #ebooks
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December 12, 2025 at 11:42 PM
For what it's worth, and to whom it might concern, a recent promotion of All That Bedevils Us was incorrectly listed by the service I employed to spread the word. The book is on sale for 0.99, and NOT 0.00! Sorry about that folks. Not my fault, and not a thing I can to about it at this point.
December 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Some holiday craziness. Lowered prices for Black Friday. (Why not? Everyone else was doing it.) Left them for Cyber Monday. Still there. Probably for another week. Or two. You never know. Might be this way 'till Christmas. 😉 #ebooks #scifi desertstarspublishing.com/books
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December 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Every year, everyone makes such a big deal out of "Black Friday." Well, this year, so will I. All titles 0.99 each, starting - well, right now!
(Until I say otherwise.)
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November 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Getting ready for TusCon52. Books to sell, booklets to give away, and if the sky is clear on 11/8 stars and planets to view through a telescope. #scifi #TusCon52 #amateurastronomy
October 31, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Stargazing in the very early morning, serenaded by great horned owl, visited by bats. Wouldn't have it any other way. #astronomy #amateurastronomy #stargazing #telescope
October 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
A.R.M. (Astronomy Recovery Mode) activated. It was a really good night. #astronomy #stargazing #AmateurAstronomy
October 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
A Rather Bumpy Ride

In conversations with other writers, I often find myself in disagreement regarding a particular aspect of the writing process. Many, perhaps most, dislike the work involved with revisions and editing, seeing it as a relentless, grinding chore designed to fuel self-doubt. You…
A Rather Bumpy Ride
In conversations with other writers, I often find myself in disagreement regarding a particular aspect of the writing process. Many, perhaps most, dislike the work involved with revisions and editing, seeing it as a relentless, grinding chore designed to fuel self-doubt. You see countless memes in the social media expressing, in cartoonish grotesquerie, the fear and loathing often invoked by the process of editing.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Stressed? This might help. (He's a very good dog, after all.)
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October 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The Tea Ceremony

It’s been a little more than 13 years since I self-published Mr. Olcott’s Skies, my amateur astronomy memoir. Since then, I’ve released 18 titles of various lengths, most of them full-length novels. Over that time I’ve changed as a writer – for the better, I’d like to think – and…
The Tea Ceremony
It’s been a little more than 13 years since I self-published Mr. Olcott’s Skies, my amateur astronomy memoir. Since then, I’ve released 18 titles of various lengths, most of them full-length novels. Over that time I’ve changed as a writer – for the better, I’d like to think – and expanded my reach beyond the sci-fi genre with gratifying results.
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September 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
The bats are back! #nature #bats 🦇🦇🦇
August 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Right. Break's over. Back to writing. #writing #fiction #sci-fi
July 28, 2025 at 12:58 PM
If you could do it all again - would you? (Available through Kindle Unlimited.) #fantasy #ebooks #timetravel
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Variation on a Theme: A Fantasy in Four Moments
Amazon.com: Variation on a Theme: A Fantasy in Four Moments eBook : Watson, Thomas: Kindle Store
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July 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Anyone who doubts birds are really feathered dinosaurs need only study the behavior of roadrunners. They used to be velociraptors. I'm sure of it.

Although, somehow I can't imagine a velociraptor call coming out anything like "meep meep." 🤔 #humor #dinosaurs #birds
July 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
I'm told this one reads well on its own, so you wouldn't need to read the whole series to enjoy it. Of course, if that works, I can hope you'll one day read the others as well. 😉
Just 99¢ until the end of this month!
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Where A Demon Hides | Thomas Watson
The war is over and Humanity has prevailed, but victory came at a terrible price. The weapon used to bring down the enemy killed or injured as many people as it saved. One of the unintended casualties...
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June 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Time Flies!

Thirty days has September. April, June and… About those thirty days in June, with all books a 99¢ each. We’re halfway through the month. Just fifteen days left to take advantage of my moment of madness. Never know when it will strike again!
Time Flies!
Thirty days has September. April, June and… About those thirty days in June, with all books a 99¢ each. We’re halfway through the month. Just fifteen days left to take advantage of my moment of madness. Never know when it will strike again!
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June 15, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Thirty days has September. April, June and…
About those thirty days in June, with all books a 99¢ each. We’re halfway through the month. Just fifteen days left to take advantage of my moment of madness. Never know when it will strike again! #ebooks
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Books | Thomas Watson
Books by Author Thomas Watson
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June 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Variation on a Theme
Variation on a Theme
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June 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This story jumped me while I was trying to wrap up a five book series. I really had no choice but to write it, as soon as I could!
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The Gryphon Stone | Thomas Watson
Of all the worlds in the multiverse, Adrathea is the last David Render would willingly revisit. What happened there broke his heart and drove him to retire from the UN Multiverse Survey. To hang up hi...
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June 5, 2025 at 11:31 PM