Why: Earth 2278 follows a general and his inner circle as they engage in a global conflict, and they question the motives of the people in charge of their controlled society. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

In the history of Earth, humans have always had a tragic past. The abuse of power has resulted in many millions of innocent lives lost, from the time of the caveman until now. It is called war, and the heartfelt pain resulting in conflicts around the globe. I hope the readers do not dwell on the painstaking decisions of Butch Sweeney but find his pain worthy of hope and a necessary journey.

My family and I spent hundreds of hours traveling to my daughter’s sporting events, and my daughter and I spent time on some trips talking about Earth 300 years into the future. In retirement, I decided to write a futuristic novel that was centered on a military backdrop. Using my degree in marine engineering, it was gratifying to create a futuristic civilization in the thought-provoking world of Sci-Fi.

What is the most challenging aspect of writing science fiction? The most rewarding?

Being an engineer, the most challenging part was proper grammar and sentence structure. I loved creating characters and blending them into a futuristic society. The Sci-Fi part was fun to create and rewarding. I was surprised to find how passionate I became in writing Sci-Fi. This week, when I finished my final approval with the production team for the interior and cover of Why: Earth 2278, it was a testament of a three-year project becoming a reality. I have to say that was my biggest reward.

As any author will tell you, the reward is for the reader to find joy in their work. This is why I write.

Do you have a favorite scene in this novel? One that was especially satisfying to create?

When Butch squares off with his friend Grouch, it is a scene of consequential significance to have to fight your comrade. This moment in Why brings an unfathomable conscience to live with. The tough burden on a man trying to resolve Earth’s future for its people.

The satisfaction in this scene was to embed deep-rooted feelings of a man shouldering the entire planet, Earth. A man in power must have a conscience to achieve greatness.

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

I have started Where: Earth 2280. It should be completed in a few months. Hope to launch my second novel in 2027.

The Dog Pack Series will be, for now, a trilogy. The backbone of any good novel is the intertwining of solid characters. The Dog Pack is this backbone.

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