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Della Van Hise

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Della Van Hise is a native of Florida, transplanted to California at the age of 21, who has subsequently sunk her roots into the high desert near Joshua Tree National Park. She has not personally seen any aliens since around 1992, but there is rumored to be a secret UFO base underneath her house.

Della's writing started around age 11, when she would bang out some of the very earliest "fan fiction" on an old Smith Corona typewriter. No, not an electric one. A real antique, made of metal and heavier than a wet coffin. Her first professional novel was best-selling KILLING TIME - the controversial Star Trek novel which was recalled and re-edited in 1984. None of the rumors were true, of course. It was just a Star Trek book - but apparently a goo
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Della Van Hise Meditation. If I'm struggling with writer's block, I'll often sit up in bed, either late at night or upon first waking up in the morning, and focus on…moreMeditation. If I'm struggling with writer's block, I'll often sit up in bed, either late at night or upon first waking up in the morning, and focus on the thingsw I WANT to write. Sort of like giving myself a pep talk. If that doesn't work (though it usually does, over a period of a few days at most), I will sometimes force myself to go to the computer, read through whatever project I'm working on, and then just put down one more sentence. When I can do that, it usually breaks through the blockage.(less)
Della Van Hise I started writing when I was 11 years old, and thoroughly (and obnoxiously) obsessed with Star Trek. *lol* If you'd like to read the whole rather funn…moreI started writing when I was 11 years old, and thoroughly (and obnoxiously) obsessed with Star Trek. *lol* If you'd like to read the whole rather funny story, you can find it on my blog at: http://dellavanhise.blogspot.com/2014...(less)
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“[...] Can any one man be worth an entire universe?"
The Vulcan's response was direct and without hesitation. "Yes. [...]”
Della Van Hise, Killing Time

“Defeat comes only when there are no further alternatives.”
Della Van Hise, Killing Time




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Della Van Hise Thanks - have a great new year!


Janice Happy New Year.


Janice Thank you. I think I do have one, and I may look out for more.


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Della Van Hise Janice wrote: "I think that I have both editions of Killing Time, as I bought my first copy soon after it first came out, then later bought other copies. Have a great day."

The easiest way to tell if it's a first editing is that the title "Killing Time" will be raised/embossed and in gold. Later editions do not feature the raised title. :)


Janice I think that I have both editions of Killing Time, as I bought my first copy soon after it first came out, then later bought other copies. Have a great day.


Janice I'm sorry that Killing Time was caused such a controversy, as I greatly enjoyed the story. Have a great day.


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Della Van Hise Janice wrote: "I never really could get into Anne Rice's novels, though I did try Interview With the Vampire, when it first came out, and I never....knowingly...read Erotica. Think you'll ever write any more Star..."

I probably won't write anymore Trek novels, particularly since Killing Time caused such a controversy. Most of my fiction books are "erotica" - with the exception of COYOTE and NO FORWARDING ADDRESS. Take care - and thanks again for your support. :)


Janice I never really could get into Anne Rice's novels, though I did try Interview With the Vampire, when it first came out, and I never....knowingly...read Erotica. Think you'll ever write any more Star Trek novels? Often, over the years, I'd wished that there had been a sequel to Killing Time, as I really enjoyed that Second History world ---sure beats the Mirror Universe-- as I rather enjoyed those Second History Romulans. Have a great day.


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Della Van Hise Janice wrote: "Thank you for friending me. I've been a big Star Trek reader since the 1970s, and a Trekkie, about as long. Killing Time had always been one of my top favorite Star Trek novels. Also, I enjoy vampi..."

I have 2 vampire novels currently available. My personal favorite is SONS OF NEVERLAND, which is a male/male romance that's been compared to Anne Rice and Anais Nin. The other is PRINCE OF UMBERLIGHT, which is under my pseudo, Alexis Fegan Black. Thanks for the kind words about KILLING TIME. I do still love Star Trek! ;)


Janice Thank you for friending me. I've been a big Star Trek reader since the 1970s, and a Trekkie, about as long. Killing Time had always been one of my top favorite Star Trek novels. Also, I enjoy vampire and/or shifter romances, as long as they aren't gruesome or scary. Have a great day.


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