I am planning some new projects with the same basic themes -- people helping other people and Hope from Loss-- yet different from anything I have written to date.
Stories that are grittier and edgier than anything I have written before.

You see, I have a few war stories planned. They both take place in the future on different planets and have a collection of interesting characters as well as strong female roles. 

That's it for now. They both have titles but I'll announce that next year.
They both have rough outlines finished but I won't reveal anything now ( sorry)

More news on this as it develops.

I also thought up a really cool sci fi western and the working title is Stranger From Northfork
I hope I can release that in ebook this year.
Or I might take a chance and submit it to Asimov or someplace and finally get published in print. Of course, I have to write it first....