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SIMMONS, WILLIAM was born on February 16, 1953 in Annapolis, Maryland, United States.
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The end is nigh… “A high-tech heroic fantasy full of adventure, puns, and damn good reading. Well thought out.” Pulsar The award-winning Dreamland Chronicles are now in ebook! The Woman of His Dreams is William Mark Simmons’ gripping final instalment of the Dreamland Chronicles, the place where your wildest dreams – and nightmares – come true… Dreamland takes you out of your body and into computer-generated worlds where anything you can imagine is possible. People become avatars, battle dragons and wield swords, spells and their wits. In this final adventure, Robert Ripley finds himself in a situation he could never have fathomed. Ripley wakes up in a parallel universe in the body of a woman, Nicole Doucet. No idea how he got there, Ripley is launched into a series of adventures across the Dreamland, navigating original and parallel universes. On his journey, he will encounter friends and foes alike… but he does not yet know that the Dreamland is coming to an end… After the terminal diagnosis of a tumor for Michael Straeker, the programmer of the world, things in Dreamland are less secure, and Fantasyworld has become more real. What follows is a race against time, as Robert Ripley must struggle to confront this harsh new reality before all is lost for good. The Woman of His Dreams is an enthralling blend of science fiction and fantasy, humour and break-neck action. It is the third and final book in the Dreamland Chronicles. Praise for William Mark Simmons: “Frequently fun…” Publishers Weekly “In the Net of Dreams comes about as close as possible to translating the sheer experience of fantasy gaming into novel form.” Dragon “…Simmons’ ability to mingle side-splitting humor with layers of depth makes him one of the most exciting new sf/f novelists to appear in years.” Elizabeth Ann Scarborough “When Dreams Collide manages … enough wacky hilarity to satisfy a Terry Pratchett fan” Mercedes Lackey, writer “In the Net of Dreams by Wm. Mark Simmons is not the first fantasy novel to mix cyberspace and role-playing games, but is one of the best, and a highly impressive first novel.” Carolyn Cushman, LOCUS “Simmons is a good storyteller who takes his work seriously, but isn’t afraid to have fun and to give his readers a good time.” Ledger Book Reviewer “A nonstop romp through a complex and captivating world! Highly recommended!” K D Wentworth “The second book is even more outrageous, and fun, than the first.” Algis Budrys, writer “Recommended to those who enjoy gaming, computer programmers, and those who just like amusing fantasy.” M. R. Hildebrand William Mark Simmons spent his formative years in Independence, Missouri, and pursued a double major in Theatre and Mass communications. He has worked as an actor, director, musician, and entertainer, hosting his own shows in both Television and Radio while winning awards as a journalist and copywriter. He is the author of seven novels; his first, In The Net of Dreams, was a finalist for the Compton Crook Award and made the Locus “Best” list in 1991.
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A world like no other… “A high-tech heroic fantasy full of adventure, puns, and damn good reading. Well thought out.” Pulsar The award-winning Dreamland Chronicles are now in ebook! In Dreamland, you can experience your wildest fantasies come true. But not all fantasies are meant to become reality… Dreamland takes you out of your body and into computer-generated worlds where anything you can imagine is possible. People become avatars, battle dragons and wield swords, spells and their wits. Ride the open prairie with Jessie James or Billy the Kid, in Frontierworld. Sprout gills and experience an undersea adventure in Oceanworld. Hunt dinosaurs and meet the missing link in Primalworld. Fight a dragon and rescue a fair damsel from the black knight in Fantasyworld, the oldest and most popular of the Dreamland programs. In the first book of the Dreamland Chronicles, the reader is introduced to Michael Straeker and his virtual friends. When Dreamworld is doomed to oblivion and all the Gamers who dwell there are imperilled, former programmer Robert Ripley is sent in to rescue them and discover what has infected the system. Written with a great deal of humour, suspense and wordplay, In the Net of Dreams is the first book of the gripping Dreamland Chronicles, an enthralling blend of science fiction and fantasy. For fans of Ernest Cline, this will be a perfect read. Praise for William Mark Simmons: “Frequently fun…” Publishers Weekly “In the Net of Dreams comes about as close as possible to translating the sheer experience of fantasy gaming into novel form.” Dragon “…Simmons’ ability to mingle side-splitting humor with layers of depth makes him one of the most exciting new sf/f novelists to appear in years.” Elizabeth Ann Scarborough “In the Net of Dreams by Wm. Mark Simmons is not the first fantasy novel to mix cyberspace and role-playing games, but is one of the best, and a highly impressive first novel.” Carolyn Cushman, LOCUS “Simmons is a good storyteller who takes his work seriously, but isn’t afraid to have fun and to give his readers a good time.” Ledger Book Reviewer “A nonstop romp through a complex and captivating world! Highly recommended!” K D Wentworth “Recommended to those who enjoy gaming, computer programmers, and those who just like amusing fantasy.” M. R. Hildebrand William Mark Simmons spent his formative years in Independence, Missouri, and pursued a double major in Theatre and Mass communications. He has worked as an actor, director, musician, and entertainer, hosting his own shows in both Television and Radio while winning awards as a journalist and copywriter. He is the author of seven novels; his first, In The Net of Dreams, was a finalist for the Compton Crook Award and made the Locus “Best” list in 1991. Venture Press is a science fiction and fantasy imprint of Endeavour Press, the UK’s leading independent digital publisher. We are committed to the discovery and rediscovery of immensely talented authors in the SFF genre, and continue to push boundaries in search of great literature. Join us as we venture across universes and unknown landscapes – past, present and future.
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(Escaping the computer of Dreamland, the psychotic Artific...)
Escaping the computer of Dreamland, the psychotic Artificial Ego and Superego begin taking over human bodies and planning nuclear war, and game whiz Robert Ripley must free the captive minds they have enslaved. Original.
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( A world like no other… “A high-tech heroic fantasy full...)
A world like no other… “A high-tech heroic fantasy full of adventure, puns, and damn good reading. Well thought out.” Pulsar The award-winning Dreamland Chronicles are now in ebook! When Dreams Collide is William Mark Simmons’ gripping sequel in Dreamland, the place where your wildest dreams – and nightmares – come true… Dreamland takes you out of your body and into computer-generated worlds where anything you can imagine is possible. People become avatars, battle dragons and wield swords, spells and their wits. In this thrilling second instalment, Robert Ripley thought he had things all wrapped up. But soon, he is feared dead along with seventy-one passengers and crew members in the crash of a Russian Aeroflot jetliner. Meanwhile, the psychotic Artificial Ego and the Superego of Dreamland have escaped… Their plan: to kill six billion innocents. When Dreams Collide is an enthralling blend of science fiction and fantasy, humour and break-neck action. Praise for William Mark Simmons: “Frequently fun…” Publishers Weekly “In the Net of Dreams comes about as close as possible to translating the sheer experience of fantasy gaming into novel form.” Dragon “…Simmons’ ability to mingle side-splitting humor with layers of depth makes him one of the most exciting new sf/f novelists to appear in years.” Elizabeth Ann Scarborough “When Dreams Collide manages … enough wacky hilarity to satisfy a Terry Pratchett fan” Mercedes Lackey, writer “In the Net of Dreams by Wm. Mark Simmons is not the first fantasy novel to mix cyberspace and role-playing games, but is one of the best, and a highly impressive first novel.” Carolyn Cushman, LOCUS “Simmons is a good storyteller who takes his work seriously, but isn’t afraid to have fun and to give his readers a good time.” Ledger Book Reviewer “A nonstop romp through a complex and captivating world! Highly recommended!” K D Wentworth “The second book is even more outrageous, and fun, than the first.” Algis Budrys, writer “Recommended to those who enjoy gaming, computer programmers, and those who just like amusing fantasy.” M. R. Hildebrand William Mark Simmons spent his formative years in Independence, Missouri, and pursued a double major in Theatre and Mass communications. He has worked as an actor, director, musician, and entertainer, hosting his own shows in both Television and Radio while winning awards as a journalist and copywriter. He is the author of seven novels; his first, In The Net of Dreams, was a finalist for the Compton Crook Award and made the Locus “Best” list in 1991. Venture Press is a science fiction and fantasy imprint of Endeavour Press, the UK’s leading independent digital publisher. We are committed to the discovery and rediscovery of immensely talented authors in the SFF genre, and continue to push boundaries in search of great literature. Join us as we venture across universes and unknown landscapes – past, present and future.
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SIMMONS, WILLIAM was born on February 16, 1953 in Annapolis, Maryland, United States.
Ohio Wesleyan University (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1975). University of Maryland (Juris Doctor, 1978). Phi Beta Kappa; Omicron Delta Kappa.
William Simmons has worked as a journalist, educator, entertainer, and broadcaster, spending more than 30 years in the latter category working in classical music formats for National Public Radio affiliates. Although he garnered awards as a journalist in his twenties, he did not turn his talents to long-form fiction until his late thirties, publishing his first novel in 1990. A Compton Crook Award finalist, he made Locus Magazine"s "Best Lists" in 1991.
In 2010 Simmons was the Interfilk guest musician at FilkOntario 20, a yearly Filk music conference and convention in Ontario, Canada.
(Escaping the computer of Dreamland, the psychotic Artific...)
( A world like no other… “A high-tech heroic fantasy full...)
( A world like no other… “A high-tech heroic fantasy full...)
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A member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA), Simmons presently lives in Hutchinson, Kansas where he is the Music Director and Classical Morning host for the Radio Kansas network.
