I'm a Navy veteran, college professor, world traveler, and passionate reader.  I've been writing since fifth grade and love all sorts of stories. My house is full of books and cats. My novels and short stories have been published in many places, and sometimes they win awards or very kind words. My fanfiction is archived online and stored at A03. 

I write under my name as well as Sam Burke and Sam Cameron. Some of my novels include:

Teen LBTGQ:  Mystery of the Tempest, The Secret of Othello, and The Missing Juliet

Science fiction romance:  Boomerang World

Military science fiction:  The Outback Stars, The Stars Down Under, The Stars Blue Yonder

Asexual gay thriller:  City of Soldiers 
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Praise for The Outback Stars trilogy:

"An auspicious debut" - Publisher's Weekly 

"By turns gritty and lyrical – a thoughtful, well-imagined story"- Rachel Caine, New York Times bestselling novelist

“Likeable characters, excellent development, and a series of interlocking puzzles worked out against Australian culture that most Americans will find exotic. A smart, fun, read.” — David Drake 

Praise for Mystery of the Tempest:
(written as Sam Cameron)

"Fast, fun, and a great beach read" – Kristin Cashore, New York Times bestselling novelist.

“Mystery of the Tempest is brilliantly conceived and executed. The characters literally jump off the page and into your heart. A funny, thrilling, authentic young adult novel in the Fisher Key Adventure series.”- Julie Anne Peters, author of Luna and Keeping You a Secret

"Danger, mystery, suspense, romance, conflict, and teen angst woven into a plot that speeds along complete with crackling dialogue--what more could a reader want? Thoroughly enjoyable." - Lesléa Newman, author of Heather Has Two Mommies and A Letter to Harvey Milk.