A Little Background
Photo courtesy of Photobucket At first glance, my readers may think I write historical fiction. Quite the opposite, actually. The Republic of Texas series is set in a slightly dystopic future, taking place at the end of this century. In the middle of this century, the United States suffered an economic disintegration, known throughout the world as The Collapse. Chaos and anarchy dominated the land for nearly a decade. During this time, entire families were wiped out, and it was a daily struggle to survive. It was during this time that the people had no choice but to revert to a more primitive way of life. No infrastructure meant the loss of every day necessities like power grids and a steady water supply. Smart survivors embraced the simplicity of previous centuries. Horse travel reappeared, and farming became a way of life. Barter systems replaced paper currency, and precious metals such as silver and gold reemerged in trade. ...
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