After retiring from a thirty-year career in aerospace, then working another ten in communication, Paul A. Bussard is finally free to devote his time to writing. Mostly he likes to write hard science fiction, but he's also a published poet. His books include STINGER STARS (2013) and BEYOND HERCULES (2014), both published by Montag Press. He earned a B.S. degree in Mathematics from Wichita State University and has a heavy background in the physical sciences. Mr. Bussard lives near Houston, Texas where he is an active member of the Woodlands Writers' Guild.