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Ford's works are characterised by an aversion to doing things that have been done before. This attitude is perhaps most notable in his two s who save the Federation from destruction (the regular heroes of the series are all relegated to cameo appearances), and ''How Much for Just the Planet?'' is a Musical Comedy . Both novels hint that the Federation is not quite the shining utopia of goodwill and interspecies fellowship depicted in the television series. Ford avoids repetition not only of the work of others, but also of his own work: whereas many writers make a name for themselves by developing a known style that repeats in many works, Ford always surprises with his ability to use a variety of styles that best suit the world, characters, and situations he has chosen to write about. In some ways this might have limited his readership, as many people prefer to repeat a known experience when they purchase works by the same author. BIBLIOGRAPHY
He has also published a variety of short fiction starting in 1975, from very Short Stories that are essentially fantastic jokes, to Novella s revealing a deep understanding of human frailties and emotions. In addition to his fiction work, he has written a number of RPG books, including GURPS supplements, Klingon manuals for the Star Trek RPG , and the adventure module The Yellow Clearance Black Box Blues for Paranoia . He has published some children's literature under a Pseudonym that he has not yet made public. SEE ALSO Star Trek RPG (FASA) EXTERNAL LINK |
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