Fiction can make us uncomfortable. Sometimes the unease is emotional other times intellectual. Fiction pushes boundaries; it allows us to see the world without the filter of personal stakes. Fiction can take us outside of our bubble. Fiction can also provide hope. Possibilities abound when unconstrained by old thoughts and habits.
This site is my playground to explore ideas and stories. Mainly this site is dedicated to short stories that explore the inklings that I may explore some day in greater depth in a novel.
I completed and plan to publish my first novel soon. It is a fantasy science fiction story set in the near future. The working title of the book is Immaculate Inception. It explores the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, religion, and evolution.
I am in the process of completing my second novel, which is also in the Young Adult Fantasy genre.
Before turning to writing more seriously, I plied many trades and avocations. I have been at various times a philosopher, lawyer, business executive, entrepreneur, rabble rouser, mentor, father, and husband. I have struggled, triumphed, travelled the world, and explored the mind. I don't plan to stop.
I have a passion for writing and telling stories that challenge the reader intellectually. I will post short stories that I work on between long form efforts here every few weeks.
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Let me know what you think. Tell me what you like and what didn't work for you. We wont agree on everything but I would certainly appreciate the feedback--good or bad--as long as its well meaning.
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