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Mindful Science Fiction--Coming Feb 2026

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ORDINARY MAN BOOKS

Mindful Science Fiction
A Collection of Contemplative Earth and Space Science Stories

(Mind Matters Series)

Engage with eight contemplative short stories that address issues of personal morality and motivation including truth versus narrative, resisting the inclinations of our favored community of people, the hidden difficulty of accepting cultural differences, the value of faith in scientific inquiry, and others. Travel to the end of time with Gamal and Shamar as they search for meaning in the universe as even the stars die out. Join Orana and Arden as they argue with Aristotle in a trial of the ages to judge the fate of scientific thought—and their own existence. Grapple with the importance of story as immortal Hrvak confronts the terror and joy of personal sacrifice. Each story is followed by short prompts and questions for reflection and discussion.

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Kernals of Mind--Coming Soon

Kernals of Mind-cover

ORDINARY MAN BOOKS

Kernals of Mind
A Collection of Contemplative Science Fiction

(Mind Matters Series)

*A Chanticleer International Book Award 2021 Finalist (as an unpublished ms)*

Engage with ten contemplative science fiction and other short stories that address issues of personal morality and motivation including issues of morality, mortality, nature of life, meaning to life, purpose in living, monsters within us, and others

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Check out the tentative publication schedule at Ordinary Man Books!

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Russ also edits addtional Ordinary Man Books.

Check them out on the Ordinary Man Books publishing website.

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