When I first sat down to finally write Galaxy’s Child, I thought I was just telling a story, something I had been daydreaming about for decades. What I didn’t expect was how much the process would teach me. Not just about writing, but about myself. Science fiction challenges writers to imagine the future, but in… Continue reading What Writing Sci-Fi Taught Me About Myself
Tag: space-opera
The Power of Clarity: Why Sci-Fi Needs More Than Big Ideas
Science fiction is often about the big things. Faster-than-light travel, alien civilizations, artificial life, interstellar adventures and much more. But if there’s one thing I’ve come to believe deeply while writing Galaxy’s Child, it’s this; none of those ideas matter if the reader can’t picture them. As a lifelong fan of sci-fi, I’ve read books… Continue reading The Power of Clarity: Why Sci-Fi Needs More Than Big Ideas
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
Things I Googled While Writing Galaxy’s Child
Writing a science fiction novel is a lot like trying to build a spaceship out of duct tape, ambition, and a Wi-Fi connection. You think you’re just crafting a story, but then you look at your browser history and realize that if someone were monitoring your searches (they sure are), they might have questions. So… Continue reading Things I Googled While Writing Galaxy’s Child
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
How I Stay Inspired While Writing Science Fiction
People often ask where I find the inspiration to write science fiction. The truth is, it’s not something I ever really “find.” It’s just always been there, buzzing in the background of my thoughts since I was a kid, quietly fueling my imagination. For me, the spark comes from a mix of things. Sometimes it’s… Continue reading How I Stay Inspired While Writing Science Fiction
The Supporting Cast Matters Too
Every story needs a main character, and in Galaxy’s Child, that role belongs to Philip Anders. But let’s be honest, no protagonist becomes who they are in isolation. Behind every great journey is a group of people who shape it, challenge it, and sometimes carry it forward when the hero can’t. That’s where the supporting… Continue reading The Supporting Cast Matters Too
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.
David P. Lloyd 