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Step into the world of Ward Clark (AKA Anderson Gentry), where each story is a portal to a new and captivating adventure. From the depths of fantasy to the edges of dystopian fiction, Clark's collection of short stories (many inspired by Bob Dylan songs) will leave you on the edge of your seat.In "Season of Ice" and "Fire and Ice," an intriguing two-part tale, we are transported to a world of magic and danger. But it's in "Changing Times" where we truly see Clark's range as he delves into a dystopian society where the lines between right and wrong are blurred.Then we move to some historical inspiration. In "The Painter," we witness the struggles of an artist trying to make a name for himself in a world that doesn't quite understand his vision. And in "The Legionnaire," we are taken on a journey through history as we follow one man's path in the midst of war.But the surprises don't end there. In "Ten Minutes," Clark brings us a sci-fi comedy that will have you laughing out loud. And in "Shadow," we enter the mind of a cat as we explore independence in a whole new way.The collection culminates with "Three Days of Snow," a poignant and deeply emotional story of love and loss from Clark's "Times Almost Forgotten: The Nick Eldridge Stories." As Nick unexpectedly shares several days with a past love, we are reminded of the fleeting nature of time and the power of true connection. Ward Clark grew up in the hills and trout streams of northeast Iowa's wooded uplands, gaining a keen interest in wildlife, camping, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors.Clark served in the U.S. Army in the last years of the Cold War, including service in the Persian Gulf War. Captain Clark concluded his military career by serving on the staff of the Command Surgeon, U.S. Army, Europe. Along the way, he obtained a bachelor's degree in biology.Writing as Anderson Gentry, Ward Clark's first major novel, The Crider Chronicles received a 2005 Preditors & Editors Reader's Choice Award for Top Ten Science Fiction Novel. The Galactic Confederacy series has continued with the 2008 release of Sky of Diamonds. A spin off work, Barrett's Privateers was released in 2008. Ward Clark's vision of the future combines a high-tech, planet-hopping world presented in a gritty, real style that has led some to call him the "Tom Clancy of Sci-Fi."Also under the pseudonym Anderson Gentry, Clark released the first of the Nova Roma alternative history series, Nova Roma 1: De Itinere in Occasum in 2021, followed in 2023 with Nova Roma 2: Quaestu pro Nova Terra.His fast-paced, hard-hitting style combines a unique blend of outdoor savvy, real-world military experience, and realistic character development.