by Jerry Aubin
First among all of my readers, I would like to thank Michael Lee. Michael has continued to be a fantastic resource who has read early drafts of every single book and shared great perspectives and challenged me with great questions and feedback.
Michael was joined in my group of early readers by a number of other people to whom I am super grateful. Each of these readers participated in my early reader program for Resurgence and took the time to provide their thoughts about the book in advance of publication. They contributed in ways big and small to shaping what wound up on the page and I’m lucky to have them reading my books. Aaron Campagnone, Al Bentley, Alan Edwards, Alex Campbell, Alex Smith, Alison Newband, Amanda Evans, Andrew Haggard, Andrew Holmgren, Andy Barnett, Ann Hunt, Anne-Claude McDermid, Avi Smith, Becky Muys, Ben, Ben Varela, Bill Short, Bob Harris, Bob Marquart, Bob Ruff, Bob Wood, Brad Fowler, Brett Krueger, Brian Freeman, Bruce B, Cameron Macdonald, Capt. Bob Thompson, Carlos Wx, Charles Paradelas, Cheryl Terry, Chris Rogers, Christian Bullow, Christian Claassen, Clark Parker, Colin Colwell, Colin Mclay, Colin Stuckey, Craig Streiff, Cris Lee, Dale Drexler, Dan Lively, Dana Raffaniello, Daniel Kirkpatrick, Daniel Sackett, Darin Miller, Dart Humeston, Dave Gordon, Dave McCartney, David Ash, David Berkley, David Bonessi, David Brown, David Evans, David Horn, David Montgomery, David Norris, David Page, David Screaton, David Smith, David Thompson, Deb Haggerty, Debbie osborne, Dennis Malfer, Dennis Phelan, Diane LaCombe, Dianne Johnson, Don Campbell, Donald Beals, Ed Grosvenor, Ed Terris, Ed Yenolevich, Eric Read, Frank Green, Frank Mcquade, Gail Brooks, Gar Harris, Gary Parks, Gary Pratt, Gary Reinbold, Gary Steinman, Gavin Smart, Gene Parker, Gene Pope, Gene Sullivan, Glen Palmer, Henry Sherwood, Ian Stout, J. Michael Howard, James Couch, Jay Langa, Jb Cason, Jean Kirkpatrick, Jeff Vandenbroek, Jenny Fox, Jerome Boue, Jim Brogan, Jim Price, Jim Welsch, Joe Burklund, John Lisenbe, John Mcgrath, John Mills, John Pons, John Weisflock, Jon Robbins, Joseph Sener, Joseph Walters, Joshua Little, Karen Arrowsmith, Kathy Gay, Katie Fesenmeyer, Kayla Hood, Ken Neill, Kevin Moore, Kim Bosco, Kip Johannsen, Larry Core, Larry Didier, Larry Jaquish, Leonard Ward, Lesley Wake, Linda Radke, Lisa Fritze, Lisa Hofmann, Lisa Linn, Lorraine Woll, Lulu, Lynn Hight, Malcolm Streeton, Mansoor Nusrat, Maria Rogstadius, Mark Bennett, Mark Kurtz, Mark Schulz, Mark Sholund, Mark Upton, Martin Brown, Martin Steele, Marty Thompson, Matt Perks, Matt Wright, Matthew Partrick, Maxim Varezhkin, Mechelle Lewis, Merry Metcalf, Michael Chaney, Michael H, Michael Walters, Michael Wilson, Mick Bilverston, Mike, Mike Drew, Mike Etheridge, Mike Mil, Miles Mount, Moshe Smith, Neil Redpath, Neil S, Neil Tomlinson, Nicholas Penney, Nick Butterly, Nigel Frankcom, Noah Landow, Patricia Markham, Patrick Glithero, Patti Martin, Paul Howey, Paul Natale, Peter Brunnen, Peter James, Peter Steffen, Peter Turbide, Phil Hough, Philip Ryals, Philippa Rigby, Pieter Banninga, Randy Bock, Randy Thomann, Ray Strathern, Rhonda Wolberd, Rich Bornstein, Rich Carmack, Richard Heuett, Richard Nickum, Richard Smith, Richard Sung, Richard Yaker, Rick Bentley, Rob Kuehn, Rob Wood, Robert Stark, Roy Keasley, Roy Reich, Ryan Lucas, Sandy Schurtz, Sarah Hedges, Scott Sinclair, Sharon Vreeland, Simon Fraser, Skip Nielsen, Sonya Villeda, Stephen Dunn, Stephen Evans, Stephen Roberts, Steve DeFrain, Steve Eichman, Steve Hodsdon, Steve Lewis, Susan Reese, Ted Casey, Thom Kordusky, Thomas Grillo, Thomas Wheeler, Thomas Yamamoto, Thoss, Timothy Graham, Tisha Havens, TJ Minnow, Tom Morgan, Tom Symons, Tommie Head, V King, Vanna Land, Ward Freeman, Willis Paul, and Zach Cox.
If you would like to see your name on the above list next time, be sure to register online at my website (jerryaubin.com) or drop me a note at [email protected] so I can put you on the list of readers to contact when my next book approaches publication.
As for what’s next, I’m not 100% sure. As you can see, I’ve intentionally left the door open for further adventures on the Ship and I absolutely expect to revisit this universe and its characters again. That said, I think I am going to let Zax and Kalare have some time adapting to their new situations before I return to their story. There will be more sci-fi from me soon, though, so please register on my website so I can keep you informed about what comes out next!
I would like to close by expressing tremendous gratitude for my family. My talented wife Kerry has provided constant encouragement and been supportive about all of the time I’ve spent building this world. My boys, Parker and Wesley, are always great sources of inspiration. Finally, Queso the wonder boxer was always available for a quick walk whenever I wanted to stretch my legs and clear my head after some gnarly piece of writing. We had to say farewell to Miss Queso earlier this year, but she will always be a big part of my fond memories of the Ship Series.
About the Author
Jerry Aubin is a technology executive who runs a venture-backed startup. A lifelong science fiction fan, he decided to write his own series when he became disenchanted with the stories available to read to his kids. He lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, two boys, and one awesome boxer named Queso.
For more information:
jerryaubin.com
[email protected]
Also by Jerry Aubin
Landfall: The Ship Series // Book One
Revolution: The Ship Series // Book Two
Homeward: The Ship Series // Book Three
Rendezvous: The Ship Series // Book Four