Tag Archives: Chase Armstrong

Meet Mrs. T

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Tom Hopp

In Dinosaur Country, things have a tendency to go wrong in a big way. Continue reading →

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Did Jurassic World ‘borrow’ my ideas?

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Tom Hopp

You might want to check out my Dinosaur Wars books sometime soon–before another Jurassic World movie comes along to ‘borrow’ a few more of my ideas! Continue reading →

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Hatching a new story

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Tom Hopp

This story’s got adventure, if dodging the trampling feet of the biggest creatures ever to stride the earth is your idea of a good time, and light romance, for those who have followed the hero, Chase Armstrong, and heroine, Kit Daniels, throughout their previous misadventures. And–as always–I sneak a little scientific information into the mix. Continue reading →

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Asteroid strikes Earth? What a novel idea!

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Tom Hopp

I wrote about what it would be like to experience an asteroid impact firsthand, way back in 2000. Now, eerily, I seem to have had it just about right. Continue reading →

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Fun and games with T rex

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Tom Hopp

Here’s an excerpt from the book, Dinosaur Wars: Blood On The Moon, in which Chase Armstrong, the wildlife biologist hero, tranquilizer darts and radio collars a big nasty T rex. Continue reading →

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Swimming and Flying on the Moon

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Tom Hopp

Here’s a thought experiment: what would it be like to go swimming on the moon, or try flying just by flapping your arms? Continue reading →

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Neil Armstrong, Chase Armstrong’s namesake

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Tom Hopp

When I was searching for a name for the young hero of my Dinosaur Wars stories, I wanted to find a name that would speak of adventure, of quests, and of excellence. I chose Armstrong with good reason. Continue reading →

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Another look at book three

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Tom Hopp

Ah, the moon. What a great place for young lovers to visit. No wait. Young warriors? Continue reading →

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How’s this, for starters?

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Tom Hopp

Here’s an excerpt from the first few pages of Dinosaur Wars: Blood On The Moon, coming soon to an ebook seller near you! Continue reading →

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Tortugas Today

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Tom Hopp

So that’s the new way of life for sea turtles these days. Endangered by human predators, they are shepherded by humans as well. It’s a new balance of nature. Continue reading →

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