When I first committed to writing Galaxy’s Child, I thought I was sitting down to write a single novel. One book. One story. A complete adventure from start to finish.
But it didn’t take long to realize that this wasn’t going to fit into just one volume. The more I worked on the storyboards, the more I refined the character arcs, and the more ideas kept showing up, the more I understood that this was bigger than I first imagined.
There was too much to say. Too much to explore. Too many layers to rush.
At one point, I actually researched what defines an “epic” novel, not just thematically, but in terms of word count and page count. Turns out, for a novel to be considered epic in scope, you’re usually looking at something over 120,000 words. Galaxy’s Child could have easily gone way beyond that if I tried to cram everything into a single book.
So I made the decision to turn it into a trilogy.
It wasn’t just about space. It was about pacing, depth, and giving the story room to breathe. Some narratives simply need time to unfold. They need space for character development, twists, quiet moments, and big turning points. This one certainly did.
Book one sets the stage. It introduces you to Philip Anders and the universe he’s thrust into. It shows you the stakes, the science, and the emotional threads that tie everything together. But it’s only the beginning.
Without spoiling anything, I can tell you that books two and three will take things much further, both outward and inward. The scale of the story will expand significantly, but it will never lose sight of the characters at its core. Expect smart, high-concept moments, tension that builds, and scenes designed to hit you right in the gut. Galaxy’s Child may have started in my head as a single book, but it has grown into something much grander. And I’ve never been more excited to share what’s coming.
The storyboard for the trilogy still follows my original vision, but it’s evolved into something more ambitious, more layered, and more emotionally powerful. I can’t wait to show you where it goes from here.
David P. Lloyd 