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.

This volcano will not be in my next book

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Tom Hopp

Rumors that I intend to publish a lurid tale of climbers desperately seeking salvation when this volcano erupts under them are Continue reading →

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I can’t discuss my next book

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Tom Hopp

I can’t tell you exactly which phenomenon is at center stage this time around. You’ll just have to use your imagination and make your best guess. Continue reading →

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It was a dark and stormy day

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Tom Hopp

As I stood on a slippery tide-wetted log to get a good shot, huge ocean surges did their best to sweep me down among the logs and crush me. Continue reading →

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In The Moon’s Darkest Depths

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Tom Hopp

Thank you Luna, for giving me such a fabulously dark and chilling place to set my stories! Continue reading →

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The Islands of Seattle

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Tom Hopp

I intend to keep visiting Alki Beach while I still can. I guess that means I’ll need a new pair of wading boots. Better make them hip-waders. Continue reading →

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Walking with my rex

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Tom Hopp

Whatever you do–do not let him smell fear on you. Continue reading →

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Now THAT’S how to get to Mars

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Tom Hopp

In a 45-page report, the Planetary Society has laid out a very sensible and detailed approach to the first manned mission to Mars. You can grab a pdf copy of it at this link. Continue reading →

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Natural Beauties of the Olympic Mountains

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Tom Hopp

Whenever we travel to the Olympic Peninsula, there’s at least one hike to a waterfall, and often several more. Continue reading →

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The Awesomeness of Spirit Cove

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Tom Hopp

Spirit Cove. Here Raven bit the shore, in the days when he was a giant, to carve out a home for the animals–and humans too. Continue reading →

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Pre-Order Dinosaur Wars 4 and save a buck!

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Tom Hopp

I’d rush right over to my favorite ebook seller right now. Continue reading →

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