Stephen Sullivan: 54 books

Even Crimson, warrior woman from another dimension, knows the legend of the Titanic: on her maiden voyage, the “unsinkable” ship struck an iceberg and plunged to the bottom of the Atlantic, taking with her more than 1000 souls. For us, that tragedy occurred long ago, but the timeline of Crimson’s...

The five stories in this collection were written by Sullivan in the hours and days immediately following the attacks on the US, on 9/11/2001, and showcase the author's attempts to come to terms with the disaster and what it would mean for his nation, and the world, in the days to follow. The stories...

The bold essays that make up Reading the Difficulties offer case studies in and strategies for reading innovative poetry. Definitions of what constitutes innovative poetry are innumerable and are offered from every quarter. Some critics and poets argue that innovative poetry concerns free association...

Is automation the future? Dr. Victor Von Lang thinks so, and he’s hired brilliant-but-shy mechanic Zoe Tesla to help him. Their goal: to build a human-like worker robot -- the Automata Futura -- that can survive conditions too dangerous for human beings. Lang, a scientific genius, has a personal...

Naked, chained to a wall, and about to be fed to a dragon is no way to start the day. "Is there anything in the multiverse worse than waking up naked and chained to a dungeon wall? I say, Yes: dying before you get to pay back the son-of-a-bitch who put you there." This short...

For the heroic & sassy Crimson, death is merely the start of the adventure - though it may be the end of the world. "Forever Crimson" combines sword & sorcery action with a wry sense of humor as Crimson battles across time and space to end the evil Cult of Orlak. This tale...

The fate of Mars hangs on the job of Security Screener; one missed terrorist could mean explosions, death, or even the destruction of an Ares colony. Can Screener First-Class Anone cope with the pressure as her colony marches to war, or will she fall victim to a rebel attack? "Ares Zone-A" is a stand-alone science fiction short story set in a terrifying future with echoes of the present.

"What’s worse than sitting next to a mean drunk in a bar? Sitting next to a mean drunk who also happens to be a god. Not just any god, either—the God of Frickin’ Thunder: Thor." When your morning starts with being kidnapped by the Norse gods, you know you're in for a l-o-ong...

When Perseus falls Crimson must step forward - even if she doesn't want to. "Crash of the Titans" is a wry homage to both mythology and blockbuster special-effects movies. It features the ever popular Crimson, from "Forever Crimson" and Tournament of Death - the FREE online...

Some people will do anything to reach the Gates of Paradise, and Crimson will do anything to get one of them out. Fan fave Crimson, the woman warrior with attitude, faces off against drug lords. Unhinged in time, she often finds herself in life-or-death situations, and this one is as desperate...

When disaster strikes, morality is often the first casualty. "The Gift of the Dragons" blends action and adventure when a tsunami overtakes the Blue Kingdoms. The formidable wiles and strength of the Starcutter's crew may not be enough to see them through, this time. A disaster on...

What would you do to gain the riches of the gods? Ancient Khef-Tui treasure is a strong lure for Captain Marg and the Coralshell Sisters, but the question remains: How far will the warrior women go to become the richest pirates in the Blue Kingdoms? This action-packed adventure features the saucy Coralshell Sisters before they joined Captain Ali and the Starcutter crew.

Four frightening tales. A couple visiting a Ren Faire takes a terrifying trip in "Renaissance Fear." The "House of Mirrors" shows an aging bombshell that her past may be her future. A family of human canonballs risks everything when they plunge "Into the Fire." Finally,...

The lost treasure of Isla Sangre waits for those bold enough to discover it. Now, a ruthless team of mercenaries comes to claim the riches of the Blood-Red Queen, though doing so demands a terrible sacrifice ... in lives! The Blood-Red Isle is an action-packed fantasy-horror novella...