Richard M. Anderson's Blog
November 11, 2025
Live on The Samir Show!
I recently returned to The Samir Show to talk about something that isn’t just another headline—it’s our future. By 2048, climate collapse could push humanity to the edge, forcing us to face an impossible question: What happens when Earth can no longer sustain us?
Rising temperatures, catastrophic floods, unstoppable wildfires, and global famine paint a grim picture of what lies ahead if we stay the current course. But this isn’t just a story of endings. It’s also a story of new beginnings.
I’m deeply grateful to Samir for having me on the show once again.
Let me know what you think,
Richard Anderson
(Author)
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Post On :Oct, 28 2025
Tags:Book, Author, Meta Mars, Outbound, Science News, Podcast, Interview, The Samir Show
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October 27, 2025
Now Available : “Outbound: Meta Mars — A Thrilling New Sci-Fi Adventure
The wait is over—”Outbound: Meta Mars” is now available in print and Kindle formats on Amazon! 
This thrilling new chapter in the Outbound series takes you beyond Earth to a vividly imagined Mars—where survival depends on ingenuity, courage, and the uneasy alliance between humans and artificial intelligence.
From life in Martian lava tubes to space elevators and orbital habitats, from microbial soil engineering to high-stakes races across the Red Planet, Outbound: Meta Mars blends real science with bold storytelling. It asks a question that feels more urgent every day:
As AI evolves, will it help secure humanity’s survival—or redefine it?
Grounded in authentic science and inspired by real technological frontiers, Outbound: Meta Mars offers an unforgettable vision of the challenges and triumphs that await us beyond Earth.
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Available now in Print and Kindle on Amazon.
Thank you for your ongoing support and enthusiasm. I can’t wait for you to embark on this next journey with me.
With gratitude,
Richard M. Anderson
Author of The Evolution of Life and the Outbound series
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Post On :October 28, 2025
Tags:Book, Author, Meta Mars, Outbound, Science News, New Release, New book, Available on Amazon now, Book Two of Series
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October 23, 2025
Pre-Order Now: “Outbound: Meta Mars — A Thrilling New Sci-Fi Adventure
I wanted to share a quick — and exciting — update: Outbound: Meta Mars officially launches on Tuesday, October 28!
Thank you to everyone who has already pre-ordered the Kindle edition — your enthusiasm and early support mean the world. If you haven’t ordered yet, there’s still time to reserve your copy and be among the first to journey to the Red Planet when the book goes live next week.
Watch me receive my first copy of Outbound: Meta Mars!
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With gratitude,
Richard M. Anderson
Author of The Evolution of Life and The Outbound Series
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Post On :October 23, 2025
Tags:Book, Author, Meta Mars, Outbound, Science News, New Release, New book, Available on Amazon now, Book Two of Series
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October 20, 2025
Spotlight: Reader Review from Goodreads
Outbound: Islands in the Void has received a five-star review in Goodreads! Thank you, Melissa Jason.
Outbound: Meta Mars is available now for pre-sale! The second book to the series. The Kindle edition is available for pre-sale on Amazon. Secure your copy today and be among the first to explore the future of Mars.
Outbound: Meta Mars blends cutting-edge science with bold imagination. From surviving in Martian lava tubes to space elevators and orbital habitats, from microbial soil enrichment to high-tech Martian races, this story envisions humanity’s fight to adapt, innovate, and thrive on the Red Planet. However, as artificial intelligence continues to grow more capable, we must ask: will it safeguard humanity’s survival, or challenge it?
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Post On :October 20, 2025
Tags:Book, Author, Meta Mars, Outbound, Science News, New Release, New book, Available on Amazon now, Book Two of Series
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October 10, 2025
Autumn Author Showcase Event
I’ll be at the Autumn Authors Showcase at BookSmart in Morgan Hill this Saturday, October 18th!
If you’re in the area, I’d love for you to stop by — come say hello, browse some amazing books, and support local authors. Hear about my new book that is available for pre-order.
Down below is the event website and a video to watch of the event! Hope to see you there!
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Post On :October 14, 2025
Tags:Book, Author, Meta Mars, Outbound, Author event, California event, Author Showcase
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October 9, 2025
Pre-Order Now: “Outbound: Meta Mars — A Thrilling New Sci-Fi Adventure
I’m excited to share some big news—my newest book, Outbound: Meta Mars, is coming soon! The Kindle edition is now available for pre-sale on Amazon. Secure your copy today and be among the first to explore the future of Mars.
Outbound: Meta Mars blends cutting-edge science with bold imagination. From surviving in Martian lava tubes to space elevators and orbital habitats, from microbial soil enrichment to high-tech Martian races, this story envisions humanity’s fight to adapt, innovate, and thrive on the Red Planet. However, as artificial intelligence continues to grow more capable, we must ask: will it safeguard humanity’s survival, or challenge it?
Built on real, plausible science, Outbound: Meta Mars offers a gripping vision of the challenges and triumphs awaiting us beyond Earth.
Pre-order on Amazon Now“Richard Anderson has created a franchise filled with meaningful characters that explores a very possible and frightening human future, but ultimately one with hope.” – Nevin Densham, Science Fiction Writer/Producer for TV and film
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Post On :October 10, 2025
Tags:Book, Author, Meta Mars, Outbound, Science News, New Release, New book, Available on Amazon now, Book Two of Series
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August 21, 2025
Live on The Samir Show!
What if you could compress 14 billion years of cosmic history into just a few minutes? On my recent appearance on The Samir Show, we did exactly that — and I’m thrilled to share the experience with you.
In this episode, titled “From the Big Bang to Space Colonies — Our Epic Journey,” we trace the story of existence from the explosive birth of the universe to the potential future of humanity among the stars. It’s a wild, humbling, and awe-inspiring ride.
We explore:
How the Big Bang laid the foundation for everything
The critical role of bacteria, DNA, and evolution in shaping life
The emergence of multicellular organisms and modern humans
The rise of civilizations, cultures, and technology
And finally, why space colonies might be more than sci-fi — they could be key to our survival
This story is more than science. It’s about resilience, curiosity, and the ongoing journey of becoming. In a future where the value of status may shift from what we own to what we know and create, the stakes — and possibilities — are higher than ever.
I’m deeply grateful to Samir for creating a space for this kind of expansive conversation. If you’re into science, storytelling, and the future of humanity, this one’s for you.
Let me know what you think,
Richard Anderson
(Author)
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Post On :August,21, 2025
Tags:Book, Author, Meta Mars, Outbound, Science News, Podcast, Interview, The Samir Show
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July 23, 2025
Live on The Donna Seebo Show!
I’m honored to have been a guest on The Donna Seebo Show, where I had the opportunity to talk about my books, The Evolution of Life and Outbound: Islands in the Void. It was a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation—one I truly enjoyed being part of.
The episode originally aired on March 31, 2025 (Show #3809), and I’m happy to share that the interview is now available through the show’s on-demand archives, where anyone can listen at their convenience.
Listen to the episode here:
You can also listen here on the show’s archives –https://delphiinternational.com/delphi-ondemand-archive/
If you’re an author or creative yourself, I encourage you to explore their Author’s Showcase or even consider appearing as a guest. It’s a fantastic platform to share your work with an engaged and curious audience.
Thank you again to Donna, and to everyone who’s taken the time to listen, share, or support the conversation.
Written By : Richard Anderson
Post On :August 10, 2025
Tags:Book, Author, Meta Mars, Outbound, Science News, Interview, The Donna Seebo Show, Radio show,
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July 14, 2025
Book Review from CSC-PG
I received a thoughtful and in-depth book review from the Center for Science and Culture Politics and Governance (CSC-PG) on my novel “Outbound: Islands in the Void.” Below is the full review, which explores the themes, science, and storytelling that shape the book’s vision of humanity’s future in space.
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“Outbound: Islands in the Void written by Richard Anderson with illustrations by Tim Kummerow, is an ambitious science fiction novel of space colonization set in the year 2248. The book weaves multiple narratives, from the creation of a space “island” that provides a livable ecosystem for a relatively large population, to accounts of life on earth in the aftermath of climate disaster and resulting political upheavals.
The core of the book revolves around the daily life of Dr. Virgil Greenly, the scientist responsible for creating a sustainable, earth-like living environment for inhabitants who want (or pay) to escape from earth and live in orbit. In this, Virgil has the non-stop assistance from Ofelia, an AI bot embedded in his brain that speaks to him and anticipates his thoughts.
Meanwhile, on earth, political plots abound as the wealthy scramble to seek luxury refuge in the poles—the rest of the planet having become effectively uninhabitable. The narrative follows the harrowing escape of a politically prominent family that has been marked for death by warring, corrupt power players. They head for Virgil’s space island, putting into motion a plot to wrest governing control of the space islands from the existing power structure.
Outbound blends a number of thought-provoking themes that, like all good science fiction, are as much about the present as they are about the future. Climate change is one, as is the inevitable impact of money and power in times of crisis. Anderson’s view is that the rich will take care of their own as everyone else dies from the heat and floods. He’s probably not too far from the truth, what with today’s billionaires building doomsday bunkers and funding all sorts of space endeavors. They seem to be preparing to escape the planet right now, so it’s quite plausible that they’ll be in full gear by 2248.
This is also the rare sci-fi title that offers actual science as part of the story. Anderson has a master’s degree in microbiology, which has enabled him to describe the complex challenges involved in setting up an ecosystem in space that will support human life and enable agriculture. The extrapolation of AI is a bit fanciful, but it’s probably on the right track. We’ll wait until 2248 to update this review.
He also posits, accurately, I think, about the challenges of moving extremely large cargoes from asteroids to earth orbit, as well as the difficulties in generating solar power in the asteroid belt, which is too far away for traditional solar panels, and so forth.
Anderson also gives the reader a clear-eyed view of the power politics of space colonization. Science fiction typically gets this wrong, in my view, with visions of endless money supporting unified systems of governance in space, complete with loyal cadres of officers who are duty-bound to follow orders from planet earth. This is likely not to be the case. As Anderson describes, the more accurate take on future space living involves arguments over money and control, with earthly priorities stripping funding away from space projects that are left hanging, literally, without the resources to complete their work.
My only criticism of the book is that it requires the reader to track of a lot of future technologies, locations, and acronyms that I had trouble keeping straight. This may be a deficiency on my part, as I am not a huge sci-fi reader, so perhaps this is the norm. Otherwise, I would say that Outbound is a worthwhile read for anyone who wants to enjoy a good story while getting a better understanding of what space colonization will really require.”
Written By : Richard Anderson
Post On :July, 24th 2025
Tags:Book, Author, Meta Mars, Outbound, Earth, The , Outbound, Space Colonies, Book Review, Center for the Study Space Crime, Piracy, and Governance
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Moments with Marianne Interview is Live!
My latest episode of Moments with Marianne is now live! Tune in to hear a captivating conversation, we unpack the bold visions, hard science, and urgent truths behind my two books:
The Evolution of Life: Big Bang to Space Colonies
Outbound: Islands in the Void
(the first in a sci-fi series, with the next installment, Outbound: Becoming Meta Mars, due 2025)
Thank you again for having me as a guest on the show—what a thought-provoking and powerful episode! If you missed tuning into it, you can listen on the following platforms:
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/moments-with-marianne
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MomentsWithMarianne
Audacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/moments-with-marianne-19ae6
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MlIJkvRTSh6q9RNHBdOkT?si=fe5d4c4195674bd6
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moments-with-marianne/id1263703549
iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-moments-with-marianne-28418912/
Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/moments-with-marianne-marianne-pestana-O9c2ufzLb_X
Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/moments-with-marianne/PC:31985
Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/Moments-with-Marianne/B08K5786TC
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/941b8b53-5397-41da-a93c-823f1a9bf2ef/moments-with-marianne
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/moments-with-marianne–2575
Written By : Richard Anderson
Post On :July,17, 2025
Tags:Book, Author, Meta Mars, Outbound, Science News, Interview, Moments with Marianne, Radio show,
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