Author Archives: Tom Hopp

About Tom Hopp

Thomas P Hopp is a scientist and author living in Seattle. He writes medical thrillers, natural disaster novels, and the Dinosaur Wars science fiction series.

Work work workity work

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Tom Hopp

I’ve been reformatting and revising my first science fiction novel, Dinosaur Wars: Earthfall, in preparation for issuing it as a non-ebook Continue reading →

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The Ghost Trees published–again

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Tom Hopp

I got the inspiration for this story while hiking in the North Cascade National Park, when I was struck by the ghostly quality of the face chopped on this stump by a woodsman’s ax. Continue reading →

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My Influences: H. G. Wells

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Tom Hopp

If, like me, you’re sorry there was only one War of the Worlds book published by H.G. Wells, take heart! There are three books in the Dinosaur Wars trilogy! Continue reading →

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The Art of Being Makah

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Tom Hopp

Nytom, Makah artist. This guy could go to New York and sing opera while displaying his carvings at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Continue reading →

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Omega-3 oils, resolvins, and protectins

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Tom Hopp

I’m gonna take more omega-3 supplement pills than I used to, and keep taking that baby aspirin daily. At least now I know why I’m doing it. Continue reading →

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Help me judge my book’s new cover

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Tom Hopp

How about this book cover? I’d love to get some opinions before it’s published. Continue reading →

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Edit, edit, edit

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Tom Hopp

Can Dr. Peyton McKean come up with a cure before we all become fevered, crazed maniacs? Or will modern society crumble in the face of a threat from a virus that is centuries old? Continue reading →

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Mars Rovers Attack!

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Tom Hopp

7,219 Martian nations have banded together to create the immense machines and launch them to earth. Continue reading →

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Roamin’ Sonoma

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Tom Hopp

Sitting around by the pool, bathed in the glare of that unfamiliar object in the sky, fearful of getting a burn on our tender white hides, feeling compelled to have another sip. It’s tough duty. Continue reading →

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Writers of Mystery

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Tom Hopp

If you’re a fan of Earl Emerson’s stories, you might want to drop everything else and make plans to join us tonight in Bellevue WA for the big event. Drop-ins can be accommodated for a small fee plus the price of dinner. Continue reading →

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