writing

I've always had a passion for writing, and having recently retired from a public service career, took up the pen (well keyboard) on a permanent basis.  I’ve just finished writing my first novel, Ghost in the Machine -  book one in a planned series of four I’m calling ‘The Sum of our Parts’ which will span several centuries and examine (through a neo-cyberpunk / tech noir lens) how human society changes as the gap between our physical existence and technology narrows. Hopefully, the title won’t be lost on lovers of philosophy; Rene Descartes and Gilbert Ryle inspired the work.

The first book is set in the near future, and follows events after a wetware specialist, Eric Thorne, accidentally discovers a way to digitise the human consciousness.  I appreciate that what I have posted here doesn't give you much to go on, but please do let me know what you think. I’ve just started writing book two - First among Equals, which I plan to publish in late 2024.

…. It goes without saying of course, but if you're a publisher who happens to have stumbled upon these  pages, and want to get in early (to avoid the stampede), don't hesitate to give me a shout 😀.

Best wishes to all, and once again, thanks for the visit (I’ll update more soon),

Marcus