I really had fun with that story, I'm glad you've found it. In large part, my novel Stealing Worlds is an expansion of the ideas in it. I had debated making the book a Gennady Malianov story, just building out from what was already there, but decided on a different character and setting instead. But "To Hie" does contain many of the core ideas I've been working on ever since.
I wrote two books like that for the Canadian army, actually; I'm thinking of something a little more freeform, but let's see things develop and what people like.
I'm well up for this, thank you! I'm currently reading your story "To Hie From Far Cilenia" for my research, and it feels like real serendipity that I've come across your substack right as it starts. Looking forward to more!
I really had fun with that story, I'm glad you've found it. In large part, my novel Stealing Worlds is an expansion of the ideas in it. I had debated making the book a Gennady Malianov story, just building out from what was already there, but decided on a different character and setting instead. But "To Hie" does contain many of the core ideas I've been working on ever since.
Mmm, yes. I should probably compile a reading list. I'll definitely be doing some book reviews, likely starting with Ottino and Mau's The Nexus...
Are we talking Gerard K O'Neill's "2081" mode of futurism recast for a modern audience?
Alternating chapters of theory with narrative storytelling that illustrates theory?
Sounds good to me!
I wrote two books like that for the Canadian army, actually; I'm thinking of something a little more freeform, but let's see things develop and what people like.
I'm well up for this, thank you! I'm currently reading your story "To Hie From Far Cilenia" for my research, and it feels like real serendipity that I've come across your substack right as it starts. Looking forward to more!
Tip: Read some Stephen Pinker books, with the time-series charts, and project forward. Guaranteed to brighten your day.