Field notes from writing stories that make tomorrow feel a little more buildable.
The What-If Lab is my newsletter. My creative playground. A place for progress-curious readers who want to wrestle with the futures we’re already stepping into — and what those futures mean for being human today. Every month or two I’ll share:
Behind-the-scenes reflections on the craft and business of writing, the sparks, the stumbles, and everything in between.
Idea-driven micro fiction inspired by the thoughts, real-world trends and what-ifs that fuel my novels.
First word on new releases and story drafts before they are public.
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