I’ve always believed that the most authentic stories come from lived experience, even in science fiction. That’s why, when I sat down to write Galaxy’s Child, I knew Philip Anders had to be a pilot. Not because it was convenient for the plot, but because aviation has been a part of my life since childhood.… Continue reading From Runway to Page: How My Love of Flying Shaped Galaxy’s Child
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Chasing the Impossible: Why FTL Travel Fuels Sci-Fi and How I Used It in Galaxy’s Child
Faster-than-light travel has long been a staple of science fiction, and for good reason. It’s the gateway to distant galaxies, new civilizations, and the existential questions that come with leaving Earth behind. Without FTL, the universe remains a slow, silent expanse. With it, anything becomes possible. In Galaxy’s Child, I knew from the very beginning… Continue reading Chasing the Impossible: Why FTL Travel Fuels Sci-Fi and How I Used It in Galaxy’s Child
What Writing Sci-Fi Taught Me About Myself
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
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
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
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)
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
What I Learned About Myself Writing Galaxy’s Child
When I first sat down to write Galaxy’s Child, I wasn’t just writing a science fiction novel, I was stepping into something much more personal. I had carried this story with me for decades, always in the background, always waiting for the right moment. What I didn’t expect was how much the process of finally… Continue reading What I Learned About Myself Writing Galaxy’s Child
Discipline, Deadlines, and the Drive to Finish
First off, apologies for not posting my blog as scheduled on Wednesday. I will try posting on Thursdays from now on as it seems that my Thursday posts get more visibility than Wednesday posts. This is all new and try and error for me! Writing a book isn’t just about inspiration, it’s about structure. And… Continue reading Discipline, Deadlines, and the Drive to Finish
David P. Lloyd 