If you had told ten-year-old me, staring wide-eyed at Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, that one day I’d write a sci-fi novel of my own, I probably would’ve believed you. After all, that kid had a big imagination, a long bus ride to school every day, and a growing love for everything that… Continue reading What It’s Like to Publish Your First Novel at 50 (And How I Built a Trilogy from the Ground Up)
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What If Galaxy’s Child Became a Mini-Series?
It’s a thought that’s crossed my mind more than once. What if Galaxy’s Child made the leap from page to screen? I don’t mean a big-budget blockbuster (though I wouldn’t complain). I’m thinking something more focused. Character-driven. The kind of science fiction that lets you breathe between the explosions. A mini-series. Something in the spirit… Continue reading What If Galaxy’s Child Became a Mini-Series?
How Sci-Fi Shaped My Voice And My Characters’ Too
Long before I ever wrote a line of Galaxy’s Child, I was a fan. A wide-eyed kid on a long bus ride to school, watching raindrops slide across the window while imagining alien worlds, epic missions, and starships that could cross the galaxy in seconds. That’s where my voice as a sci-fi writer began, not… Continue reading How Sci-Fi Shaped My Voice And My Characters’ Too
Building Bonds in Space: Crafting Camaraderie in Galaxy’s Child
When you put people in high-pressure environments, whether it’s a moon base, a test flight at faster-than-light speed, or a cramped officer’s lounge, relationships form fast. But for me, camaraderie wasn’t just something that happened in Galaxy’s Child. It was something I worked hard to build. From the very beginning, I wanted the characters to… Continue reading Building Bonds in Space: Crafting Camaraderie in Galaxy’s Child
How Galaxy’s Child Stands Out. Even Beyond Sci-Fi
If you walk into a bookstore or scroll through your favorite eBook platform, you’ll notice something: there’s no shortage of science fiction. Spaceships, aliens, advanced tech, it’s all there. That’s part of what makes sci-fi so endlessly fascinating. But it also means one thing, if you’re going to write sci-fi, you’d better bring something different… Continue reading How Galaxy’s Child Stands Out. Even Beyond Sci-Fi
5 Reasons to Read Galaxy’s Child (Without Spoilers)
More and more, readers’ feedback is that there are a lot of books out there. So why should they choose Galaxy’s Child? It’s a fair question, and one I take seriously. I know readers are investing their time, their attention, and sometimes a bit of hope that a book will deliver something meaningful. If you’re… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Read Galaxy’s Child (Without Spoilers)
Why I Chose to Make Galaxy’s Child a Trilogy
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… Continue reading Why I Chose to Make Galaxy’s Child a Trilogy
My Wednesday Blog.
When most people think of a science fiction hero, I suspect they picture someone with all the answers. A flawless genius who always knows what to do. A born leader with unshakable confidence. And sure, that kind of character can be fun to watch. But for me, they’ve never been the ones I remember. The… Continue reading My Wednesday Blog.
Why Emotional Stakes Matter More Than Explosions
Don’t get me wrong, I love a good space battle. Whether it be in Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate, BSG or any other great Sci-Fi franchise, the roar of engines, the flash of weapons fire, the adrenaline, It is part of what makes science fiction such a thrill. But for me, the real impact of… Continue reading Why Emotional Stakes Matter More Than Explosions
Five Things I Hope Readers Take Away from Galaxy’s Child
When I finally sat down to write Galaxy’s Child, I didn’t just want to tell a story about space travel or futuristic technology. I wanted to write something that felt human, something that explored what it means to face uncertainty, loss, ambition, and hope. Now that the book is out in the world, I’ve been… Continue reading Five Things I Hope Readers Take Away from Galaxy’s Child
David P. Lloyd 