The Wedge

In the book, Harlowe rescues the half alien babe, Leucadia Mars, from the movie star Simon Bolt's capsized yacht after it was crushed by a giant wave at the Wedge in Newport Beach, Calfornia. See for yourself at the Wannasurf.com website (http://www.wannasurf.com/spot/North_America/USA/California/Orange_County/the_wedge/), that this surf spot is no out-of-this-world place. The Wedge really does exist and is as dangerous as the book portrays. Visit Daniel's Starr's informative website (http://home.new.rr.com/gemsandus/Wedge.htm) for even more photos of the Wedge and a link to an old Surfer Magazine story I know you'll enjoy.

Teachers and Educators

To my delight, many Teachers and Educators have been ordering my young adult sci-fi book for their classes. They are very excited about a new sci-fi series for their students. To further help the education process, I'll do my best to supplement the reading with some cool websites and blogs where both teachers and students can visit to learn about the many ways science helps make their lives better and fun. I can't imagine my daughter going five minutes without text messaging one of her friends about something. Then there's the Science Channel website (http://science.discovery.com/) where I learned how a pinball machine was made. I didn't know there was a half mile of wiring in every machine, and all done by hand, too. So in the column to the right, as you begin the ride with Harlowe and his gang throughout the cosmos, have fun enjoying the many places you'll go to learn about their world and beyond . . . Do, do, do . . . do, do, do. . . Like the book, I guarantee, life will never be dull.

Special Thanks

I would like to give a special thanks to some very important people in my life that help make this Gamadin Series possible. My parents, Jack and Phyllis. My daughter, Lara. Frank Gaspar's writing class at Long Beach City College. My Pals, Dennis, Dave, Richard and Steve. The best story editor in the world, Suzanne Wishner, who won most, if not all, the battles. Fellow writers, Darlene Quinn and Kathy Porter, for their support. Art Roscoe for having the patience to read my first drafts and supply me with a lot of great criticism. Francesca Romero, for making me look good and for all her hard work in getting the word out there about my book. My publisher, Greenleaf Book Group, for their diligence in making my book the best it could be. And finally, to the many unnamed others who have all contributed along the way . . . THANK YOU!!

Tom

Welcome!!

Hi Everyone! Harlowe, Riverstone, Wiz, Lu, Simon, Monday, the robobs, Mowgi, and yes, even the Dakadudes welcome you all to the Gamadin Blog site. Have fun and enjoy the ride. You're about to travel in a new, high adventure sci-fi series with a couple of seemingly ordinary surfer dudes who rise up to do some extraordinary things. We would love to hear from you. So drop by often and join our heroes as they go INTERGALACTIC, fighting for justice!

Tom vid interview

I'm really excited about my new interview and would like to share it with you. It's a VERY BRIEF insight about the book, plus a few fun pics I know you'll enjoy. Roll 'em!
Tom