It’s recently struck me that people in the science-fiction setting I write in and worldbuild live dangerously, or, more to the point, just don’t have the kind of risk aversion and (as I like to put it) “safety cultism” that plagues our modern cultures in … Continue readingLiving Dangerously on the High Frontier
Ah, makeovers: those times we change our physical appearance, through clothing, haircuts, hairstyles, cosmetics, accessories, procedures, even surgeries. All to get that most wholesome feeling of looking better, or at least different, becoming the best you you can be. Contrary to what some people who … Continue readingMakeovers: The Allure of Becoming a Brand New You
“A Trip to Starlit Spa”, my sixth story overall and my first short story, is now available on Amazon! Click here to purchase the ebook version, or click here to purchase the paperback version. As the little blurb for this sweet little story says: Join … Continue readingA Trip to Starlit Spa: New Sci-Fi Short Story Released
“Dear Future Me: A Finishing School Romance in Outer Space”, my second novel, is now published on Amazon! Click here to purchase the paperback version, or click here to purchase the ebook version. It’s also available to read on Kindle Unlimited! Having started on “Dear … Continue readingDear Future Me: New Sci-Fi Romance Novel Released
Now that “The Hunt for Count Gleichen’s Treasure” has been completed and released, I felt a bit like I had lost something in my life, that something of course being the joy of plugging away writing stories. I have several ideas in my mind for … Continue readingA Second Sci-Fi Romance Novel is Coming Soon
What would be the happiest day we could design? It’s an interesting question with large potential implications for how well we live our lives. More precisely, how should we split our time between various activities to maximize happiness and well-being? A fascinating 2013 study (summarized … Continue readingThe Surprising Path to a Happy Everyday Life