In historical fact, all of history's despots, combined, never managed to get things done as well as this rambunctious, self-critical civilization of free and sovereign citizens, who have finally broken free of worshipping a ruling class and begun thinking for themselves. Democracy can seem frustrating and messy at times, but it delivers.

My education and background thoroughly inform my writing

I regret having been the bearer of ambiguous tidings.

The fundamental premise of sci-fi is not spaceships and lasers - it's that children can learn from the mistakes of their parents.

If you believe you can make a living as a writer, you already have enough ego.

Only a knowledgeable, empowered and vocal citizenry can perform well in democracy.

It is a paradox of Life that all species breed past mere replacement. Any paradise of plenty soon fills to become paradise no more.