TOUCH: The Tumbles and Turns of Time Manipulation follows a radiologist whose migraines lead him to an experimental treatment that inadvertently unlocks an ability to manipulate time by sending memories back to his younger self. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

The author’s first historic moment for a timeless crystal memory occurred when he was seven. He couldn’t get his kite to fly in the local park. An older kid came to help from across the street but broke the kite. The tall thirteen-year-old immediately replaced it with a new, better kite from his house. Later, the author was a receiver for him in touch football.

Close to the onset of the writing, one of the author’s sisters died of lung cancer because of her teenage smoking start.

A professional football player the author knew died early with severe memory loss.

Were you able to achieve everything you wanted with the characters in the novel?

Yes, the author accomplished what he desired with the characters. He left room for follow-up writing with some of the characters, particularly the female quarterback, Evelynn Dovell, who recognized Cillian.

What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?

With regard to time, the author explored the contrast between events that seem inevitable and others that have a rare randomness.

The impact of an unexpected act of kindness can be forever.

What is the next book that you are working on, and when will it be available?

The author’s next book, planned for release in 2025, is a follow-up to Clean Slate (where a woman used a drug to selectively erase her boyfriend’s memories of prior girlfriends.)