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.

Clamato and Coffee

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Tom Hopp

I’m inventing a new drink, sitting here in my suite at Casa Susana in Sayulita, Mexico, overlooking the blue Pacific and listening to the rush of waves. What should I call this concoction? The Sayulita Sunrise. Continue reading →

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The Duwamish Longhouse

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Tom Hopp

I find myself traveling rather frequently to the new Duwamish Tribal Longhouse down on West Marginal Way in West Seattle. Now I’m learning the tribe’s language, Lushootseed. Continue reading →

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And Now On Nook!

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Tom Hopp

I sense a tidal change in the publishing industry, arriving right here, right now. I’ve been toying with the idea of publishing books on my own, without a major publisher involved, and what’s just happened goes a long way toward convincing me it’s the right choice. Continue reading →

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Spaced out art

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Tom Hopp

I’m developing a mystery story called “Space Case” in which a man accused of murder uses alien abduction as an alibi. It’s a patently false excuse — or is it??? Continue reading →

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Kit Daniels vs Tyrannosaurus

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Tom Hopp

Have you ever had a really bad day, in which you were forced to fend off a hungry T rex with a pitchfork? If not, you should meet Kit Daniels, the heroine of Dinosaur Wars: Earthfall. Continue reading →

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Obama backs CG Therapeutics

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Tom Hopp

CG Therapeutics, Tom Hopp’s cancer vaccine company, was just awarded one of President Obama’s Economic Stimulus grants, so don’t think all that government spending is going for nothing. Continue reading →

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Candle Smoke = Air Pollution

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Tom Hopp

I’m allergic to candle soot and fumes. Fortunately a few people are beginning to recognize the fact that candles poison everyone, not just me. Continue reading →

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The Re-Election Plot

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Tom Hopp

A murder on the wet streets of Seattle, a faked video of Osama bin Laden, Microsoft computer graphics gone bad, and political intrigues at the highest levels draw Dr. Peyton McKean into one of the most treacherous cases of his life. Continue reading →

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Dinosaur Wars EARTHFALL The Ebook

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Tom Hopp

The big day is here. I’m finally releasing Dinosaur Wars: Earthfall as a free Ebook. It’s about time it got the web exposure it deserves. Furthermore, this is my first step in taking this book all the way to Hollywood. Download a copy. Tell a friend and… Wish me luck! Continue reading →

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To Bouchercon

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Tom Hopp

I’ll be one of the writers in attendance at this year’s Bouchercon mystery reader/writer convention in San Francisco. Wanna buy a book? The autograph’s free. Continue reading →

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