Robert Collins (edit name/settings)

Robert Collins is the author of three novels: Expert Assistance (SF); Lisa's Way (SF); and Monitor (F). He presently has two short story collections available: The Sagas of Surgard (F); and Fun Tales of Fantasy and the Future (SF/F). In addition to books, he's sold stories to periodicals such as Marion Zimmer Bradley's Fantasy Magazine; Tales of the Talisman; Space Westerns; Golden Visions; and Sorcerous Signals. Over 90 total short story sales as of April 2011.

His latest Kansas history title is Kansas, 1874. He's also the author of two biographies, one of Senator Jim Lane, the other of General James G. Blunt. He's written several books about Kansas railroad history, including Kansas Train Tales and Ghost Railroads of Kansas. He's sold articles to publications such as Wild West; Territorial Magazine; Working Writer; and Model Railroader. He place first once in the annual historical essay contest held by the Butler County Historical Society, tied for first once, come in second place four times, and come in third once. He has around 120 article sales as of April 2011.