“Trial of the Century”was a finalist for the Nebula Award for Best Novella. Prior to that it enjoyed limited release as an ebook and appeared as part of the anthology World Jumping, edited by Eric T. Reynolds.
Prior to that limited release, versions of this story were read by the members of the eastern court of NobleFusion, and their insight and feedback resulted in my letting it sit a while longer, resulting in a greatly improved tale.
Next, I put out a call for proofreading, and the ebook you know hold was made much more consistent and readable by the proofing efforts of Adrienne Carey, Stephanie Clarkson, Diane Osborne, Kathryn Sullivan, James Van Lydegraf, and Aino Welch. Thank you all for making me look good.
Thank you also to my cover artist, Rachael Mayo, whose colored pencils perfectly capture my words.
Finally, no acknowledgment section is complete without mentioning my wife, Valerie. She put her stamp of approval on this novella or it would never have gone out the door. More than that, she is a constant reminder of how blessed my life is.
And finally, to those readers who, after reading the first two novels in the ongoing saga of the Amazing Conroy contacted me to ask, “hey, how come Reggie is in a coma at the end of book one but happy and healthy at the start of book two. What happened?” This novella is the answer. Thanks for keeping me honest.