John Milo Ford, known professionally as Mike Ford, was a versatile writer celebrated for his contributions to science fiction, fantasy, and poetry. His imaginative works spanned genres, blending wit, erudition, and literary craftsmanship. Ford gained recognition for his playful yet sophisticated style, which often included Shakespearean pastiches and parodies of notable authors. His engaging presence extended beyond the page, as he became a beloved figure at science fiction conventions for his humorous "Ask Dr. Mike" performances, where he answered scientific and absurd questions with equal flair.
Ford's career showcased his multidisciplinary talents, from composing intricate poetry to designing games and crafting speculative fiction. His writing reflected a deep appreciation for linguistic creativity and intellectual humor, earning him admiration from peers and readers alike. Though his life was cut short by natural causes in 2006, Ford's legacy endures through his literary works and the memorable impact he left on the science fiction community. His contributions continue to inspire those who value clever storytelling and the art of the written word.
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
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1
Web of Angels
1980
2
The Princes of the Air
1982
3
The Dragon Waiting
1983
4
The Scholars of Night
1988
5
Growing Up Weightless
1993
6
The Last Hot Time
2000
7
Aspects
2022
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
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1
Winter Solstice, Camelot Station
1988
Short Story Collections
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Title
Year
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1
Under the Wheel (With: Gregory Benford, Nancy Springer, Elizabeth Mitchell)
1987
2
Casting Fortune
1989
3
From the End of the Twentieth Century
1997
4
Heat of Fusion and Other Stories
2004
Non-Fiction Books
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Year
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On Writing Science Fiction (With: Darrell Schweitzer, George Scithers)
1981
John M. Ford Game Books
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Title
Year
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1
Yellow Clearance Black Box Blues
1985
2
Double Paranoia
1986
3
Ghostbusters
1987
GURPS Traveller Books
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Title
Year
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1
Time Travel (With: Steve Jackson)
1993
2
Traveller
1999
3
Infinite Worlds (With: Kenneth Hite, Steve Jackson)
2022
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Signature Edition Books
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Year
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Pantheon (By: Michael Jan Friedman)
2003
2
Imzadi Forever (By: Peter David)
2003
3
Duty, Honor, Redemption (By: Vonda N. McIntyre)
2004
4
The Hand of Kahless (With: Michael Jan Friedman)
2004
Which Way Books
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Year
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1
Star Trek: Voyage to Adventure (With: Michael J. Dodge, Gordon Tomei)
1984
Star Trek: TOS (Original) Books
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1
The Klingon Gambit (By: Robert Vardeman)
1981
2
Entropy Effect (By: Vonda N. McIntyre, Leonard Nimoy, George Takei)
1981
3
The Covenant of the Crown (By: Howard Weinstein)
1981
4
The Abode of Life (By: Lee Correy)
1982
5
The Wrath Of Khan (By: Vonda N. McIntyre)
1982
6
Black Fire (By: Sonni Cooper)
1983
7
Yesterday's Son (By: A.C. Crispin)
1983
8
Mutiny on the Enterprise (By: Robert Vardeman)
1983
9
The Wounded Sky (By: Diane Duane)
1983
10
The Trellisane Confrontation (By: David Dvorkin)
1984
11
The Final Reflection
1984
12
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (By: Vonda N. McIntyre, Harve Bennett)
1984
13
My Enemy, My Ally (By: Diane Duane)
1984
14
The Vulcan Academy Murders (By: Jean Lorrah)
1984
15
Uhura's Song (By: Janet Kagan)
1985
16
Shadow Lord (By: Laurence Yep)
1985
17
Ishmael (By: Barbara Hambly)
1985
18
Killing Time (By: Della Van Hise)
1985
19
Mindshadow (By: J.M. Dillard)
1986
20
Crisis on Centaurus (By: Brad Ferguson)
1986
21
Dreadnought! (By: Diane Carey)
1986
22
Time for Yesterday (By: A.C. Crispin)
1986
23
Battlestations! (By: Diane Carey)
1986
24
Demons (By: J.M. Dillard)
1986
25
Enterprise: The First Adventure (By: Leonard Nimoy)
1986
26
The Romulan Way (By: Diane Duane)
1987
27
Strangers from the Sky (By: Leonard Nimoy, Margaret Wander Bonanno)
1987
28
Deep Domain (By: Howard Weinstein)
1987
29
Dreams of the Raven (By: Carmen Carter)
1987
30
How Much for Just the Planet?
1987
31
Timetrap (By: David Dvorkin)
1988
32
Final Frontier (By: Leonard Nimoy, Diane Carey)
1988
33
The IDIC Epidemic (By: Jean Lorrah)
1988
34
The Three-Minute Universe (By: Barbara Paul)
1988
35
Spock's World (By: Diane Duane)
1988
36
Memory Prime (By: Garfield Reeves-Stevens, Judith Reeves-Stevens)
1988
37
The Cry of the Onlies (By: Judy Klass)
1989
38
The Kobayashi Maru (By: Julia Ecklar)
1989
39
Prime Directive (By: Garfield Reeves-Stevens, Judith Reeves-Stevens)
1990
40
Enemy Unseen (By: V.E. Mitchell)
1990
41
Rules of Engagement (By: Peter Morwood)
1990
42
The Pandora Principle (By: Carolyn Clowes)
1990
43
Doctor's Orders (By: Diane Duane)
1990
44
Home Is the Hunter (By: Dana Kramer-Rolls)
1990
45
Legacy (By: Michael Jan Friedman)
1991
46
Probe (By: Margaret Wander Bonanno)
1991
47
The Rift (By: Peter David)
1991
48
The Disinherited (By: Peter David)
1992
49
Best Destiny (By: Diane Carey)
1992
50
Windows on a Lost World (By: V.E. Mitchell)
1993
51
Shadows on the Sun (By: Michael Jan Friedman)
1993
52
Sarek (By: A.C. Crispin)
1994
53
Traitor Winds (By: L.A. Graf)
1994
54
Crossroad (By: Barbara Hambly)
1994
55
Recovery (By: J.M. Dillard)
1995
56
Twilight's End (By: Jerry Oltion)
1996
57
First Strike (By: Diane Carey)
1996
58
Star Trek Phase II (By: Garfield Reeves-Stevens)
1996
59
Mudd in Your Eye (By: Jerry Oltion)
1997
60
Vulcan's Forge (By: Josepha Sherman, Susan Shwartz)
1997
61
Heart of the Sun (By: George Zebrowski, Pamela Sargent)
1997
62
Assignment: Eternity (By: Greg Cox)
1998
63
Constitution (By: Michael Jan Friedman)
1999
64
Rough Trails (By: L.A. Graf)
2000
65
The Flaming Arrow (By: Jerry Oltion, Kathy Oltion)
2000
66
Thin Air (By: Dean Wesley Smith)
2000
67
Swordhunt (By: Diane Duane)
2000
68
Honor Blade (By: Diane Duane)
2000
69
The Aliens Are Coming! (By: Dayton Ward)
2002
70
The Last Roundup (By: Christie Golden, Dayton Ward)
2002
71
Gemini (By: Mike W. Barr)
2003
72
Garth of Izar (By: George Zebrowski, Pamela Sargent)
2003
73
Ex Machina (By: Christopher Bennett)
2004
74
The Case of the Colonist's Corpse (By: Tony Isabella, Bob Ingersoll)
2004
75
Burning Dreams (By: Margaret Wander Bonanno)
2006
76
Federation ( By: Judith Reeves-Stevens)
2006
77
Troublesome Minds (By: Dave Galanter)
2009
78
Inception (By: S.D. Perry)
2010
79
Unspoken Truth (By: Margaret Wander Bonanno)
2010
80
A Choice of Catastrophes (By: Steve Mollmann, Michael Schuster)
2011
81
The Rings of Time (By: Greg Cox)
2012
82
That Which Divides (By: Dayton Ward)
2012
83
Allegiance in Exile (By: Dayton Ward)
2013
84
Devil's Bargain (By: Tony Daniel)
2013
85
The Weight of Worlds (By: Greg Cox)
2013
86
The Folded World (By: Jeffrey Mariotte)
2013
87
The Shocks of Adversity (By: William Leisner)
2013
88
From History's Shadow ( By: Dayton Ward)
2013
89
No Time Like the Past (By: Greg Cox)
2014
90
Seasons of Light and Darkness (By: Michael A. Martin)
2014
91
Serpents in the Garden (By: Jeffrey Mariotte)
2014
92
The More Things Change (By: Scott Pearson)
2014
93
Shadow of the Machine (By: Dayton Ward, Scott V. Harrison)
2014
94
Foul Deeds Will Rise (By: Greg Cox)
2014
95
Savage Trade (By: Tony Daniel)
2015
96
Crisis of Consciousness (By: Dave Galanter)
2015
97
Armageddon's Arrow (By: Dayton Ward)
2015
98
All That's Left (By: Kevin Dilmore, Dayton Ward)
2015
99
Child of Two Worlds (By: Greg Cox)
2015
100
Miasma (By: Greg Cox)
2016
101
The Latter Fire (By: James Swallow, Dayton Ward)
2016
102
Elusive Salvation ( By: Dayton Ward)
2016
103
The Face of the Unknown (By: Christopher Bennett)
2016
104
The Captain's Oath (By: Christopher Bennett)
2019
105
The Antares Maelstrom ( By: Greg Cox)
2019
106
The Higher Frontier (By: Christopher Bennett)
2020
107
Agents of Influence ( By: Dayton Ward)
2020
108
A Contest of Principles ( By: Greg Cox)
2020
109
Living Memory (By: Christopher Bennett)
2021
110
Harm's Way (By: David Mack)
2022
111
Lost to Eternity ( By: Greg Cox)
2024
112
Identity Theft (By: Greg Cox)
2025
John M. Ford Anthologies
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Title
Year
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Isaac Asimov's Marvels of Science Fiction
1979
2
Dragons of Light
1980
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Isaac Asimov's Worlds of Science Fiction
1980
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Isaac Asimov's Near Futures and Far
1981
5
Laughing Space: An Anthology of Science Fiction Humor