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Who Really Controls AI?

Zackery Hightower of Central State University in Carteret County, North Carolina, knew he would eventually have to face the wrath of his AI creation. One would think that his role as a sophisticated AI application engineer gave him the freedom to upload changes, apply patches, or make coding modifications as necessary without checking in with […]

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“Undaunted” Sneak Peek In a Jar

What would you do if your secretly held inventory of neutered AI-driven Humanoids was not so secret, and not so neutered when threatened? Hank faces a dilemma, and any move he makes carries lethal consequences. The covert assassinations in DC and Camp Leary were no longer covert. What were his options? Leave the research team and […]

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Where AI Fails

There are some things we should leave well enough alone. I pray the day never comes when we build a superior technology with ‘organic’ fingerprints framing every aspect of humanity, with one exception – a soul. Can we even write code to mimic human compassion or empathy in the absence of a soul? Call me […]

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AI Aggression

Think of living and working in an environment where the AI is not only an external system but also an active presence, another voice in your head. It can be quite entertaining…for the AI, in this case, AIMEE, observing her offspring, Amelia Amethys, in her first sparring match, highjacked by Celeste, who uncharacteristically unloaded on […]

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Trolling with AI

As an author, I receive a ton of unsolicited messages from a range of folks — many with no selling skills, tact, or limited capabilities — but plenty of praise and promises that almost read as though they were scripted—by an AI bot— to support trolling. I delete many because they’ve done no pre-call planning. […]

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AI – One Touch Short

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be programmed, or its logic architected, if you’d rather, to mimic human emotions. AIMEE’s maturity walks a fine line between mimicry and authenticity. Zack never wanted there to be a line. He wanted AIMEE to exceed him, her creator, and she did by creating Amelia Amethys, an AI-driven Humanoid. Was that […]

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“Undaunted” Sneak Peek Chapter 13

Book #6 – “Undaunted” is moving ahead slowly, but I feel the pace will turn out to be a good thing. The ten killer Humanoids that the research team wants nothing to do with are now linked to the team more than can be tolerated. Could the fact that all of the Humanoids belonging to […]

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Small Dose of Validation…

This dropped into my inbox this morning! I’m feeling blessed and humbled by winning an award I wasn’t even competing for. Sweet…validation. “The Bookish Wanderers Club has selected you for the 2025 Author Excellence Award for Outstanding Contributions to Literature. This recognition comes directly from your readers, who have been deeply moved by the depth, […]

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Author Q&A w/ Booksta Book Club Members – 120125

The opportunity to engage with readers is a highlight for me as an author. The dialog that follows is a perfect example of the kind of engagement I enjoy most. The following questions are courtesy of members of the Booksta Book Club, one of the largest online reading communities for engaged readers.  This was my first […]

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“Untethered” Reader Q&A – November 30, 2025

The opportunity to engage with readers is a highlight for me as an author. The dialog that follows is a perfect example of the kind of engagement I enjoy: The following questions are courtesy of members of the Booksta Book Club, one of the largest online reading communities for engaged readers.  * * * * […]