Remain Alert

<p><strong><em>Lesson #1 in intergalactic mixology: VIPs take it floated not stirred. </em></strong></p><p> </p><p>Explore the farthest reaches of the galaxy in Kate Sheeran Swed's newest collection of science fiction stories. </p><p> </p><ul><li>In "Chosen" an intergenerational spaceship returns to Earth after disaster strikes;</li><li>in "Ugly Earthling" an ambitious chef attempts to fry her way across the universe; </li><li>and in "It's All Fun and Games Until Someone Usurps the Galaxy" a Supreme Galactic Emperor takes on an ambitious building project under dubious circumstances.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Absurdity and tragedy commingle in tales where space travel is run-of-the-mill time can be recovered and second chances hold the key to survival. </p>