The Kuiper Rogue follows a crew aboard a space station near Saturn who discover a comet causing destruction that is going to endanger Earth and try to find a way to warn them. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

I wanted to create a truly unique story about a comet passage through our solar system. I’ve had a lifetime fascination with comets and the variety of different planets in our solar system.

What were some of the emotional and moral guidelines you followed when developing your characters?

In the world of Engineering and Science, I’ve found that some of the most intelligent and trustworthy people are women, so I wanted to make a case for strong female leadership in a high-tech environment.

I found the science in the novel to be well-developed. What kind of research did you do to make sure you got it all right?

First of all, I’ve been an engineer for many years, so calculating ‘basic’ orbital elements was not easy, but it was doable. Then, after visiting the Biosphere 2 project in Tucson, Arizona, I became convinced that Biosphere mechanics is the only way to make permanent off-world habitats. Lastly, getting a grip on ancient history and languages was another story, but I still managed.

Will this novel be the start of a series or are you working on a different story?

It’s not intended to be a series yet, but it could be one. I have a new book, Western Lights, to be released soon.

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