Adventure – Mike Bergman

The inspiration behind “A Grandfather’s Yarn” (Of Stars and Space)

With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 9 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. A Grandfather’s Yarn is, perhaps, the shortest story in this collection. I wrote it as a submission to a science fiction contest a few yearsContinue reading “The inspiration behind “A Grandfather’s Yarn” (Of Stars and Space)”

The inspiration behind “Space Dinosaurs” (Of Stars and Space)

With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 8 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. In my one-year-old son’s room there hangs on the wall behind his closet door a banner to measure height and growth. My wife and IContinue reading “The inspiration behind “Space Dinosaurs” (Of Stars and Space)”

The inspiration behind “The Perfect Man” (Of Stars and Space)

With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 7 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. “The Perfect Man” is the first story in the science fiction section of my book. It is a story about love, with a twist. It’sContinue reading “The inspiration behind “The Perfect Man” (Of Stars and Space)”

The inspiration behind “Trail Blazing” (Of Stars and Space)

With the publication of my collection of stories, Of Stars and Space, this is part 6 in a series of posts about the inspiration behind each of the twelve stories. “Trail Blazing” is the final story in the life, love, and loss section of my book. It is a story about growing up and leavingContinue reading “The inspiration behind “Trail Blazing” (Of Stars and Space)”

5 Favorite Favorite Places I’ve Visited :: Faves for 40

May is the month I turn 40. To celebrate, I thought I’d do a series of posts about some of my favorite things. Today: 5 Favorite Places I’ve Visited, in no particular order 1. London. I’ve been to London six times, all on layovers, including two overnights. I’ve seen Big Ben, the Tower of London,Continue reading “5 Favorite Favorite Places I’ve Visited :: Faves for 40”

Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone

To see great things, we often have to step outside of our comfort zone. In May 2010, a friend and I planned to spend a week storm chasing, something that isn’t as crazy as it sounds when you actually hold a degree in meteorology. But when the weather proved to be too nice, we madeContinue reading “Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone”