I am a chemistry professor in real life but I have always, since 8th grade, wanted to become a published science fiction author. I have written a number of short stories ranging from hard SF to first contact stories to climate fiction to post-apocalyptic scenarios. Most of my work is in the 2500 – 5000 word range but I have been experimenting with flash pieces as well. I have completed the second round of edits on my epic space opera and will be putting it out on sub in late 2026 or early 2027. I’ve also outlined two additional novels.
I lost my brother to cancer in 2026 and spent a year writing a collection of stories about my life with him. You can find out more about this book on its page.
I am a spaceships and aliens kind of guy. I love to read hard SF, but have struggled to write it. I mostly write book reviews and the occasional fiction writing update.
Some of my favorite authors/books:
- Heinlein, Friday, the Moon is a Harsh Mistress
- Card, Ender’s game quartet
- Asimov, Foundation
- Clarke, Rama, Childhood’s End
- Corey, Leviathan Wakes (The Expanse)
- Scalzi, Redshirts, Old Man’s War
- Tchaikovsky, Shards of Earth
- Powell, Embers of War
And some of my favorite movies:
- The Empire Strikes Back
- Interstellar
- Alien
- The Terminator
- Contact
- Arrival