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Andrew Sweet

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One sci-fi universe. Infinite possibilities.

Andrew’s works are high-concept works that attempt to answer questions about human nature in science fiction settings. Could slavery happen tomorrow, based on historical patterns? How do normal people justify and rationalize their roles in an oppressive system? He provides psychological insights through entertaining, futuristic worlds.

Having recently published Models and Citizens and the short story collection Gemini Book, taking place in the same universe, Andrew is currently working on the second book of the Reality Gradient series - Bodhi Rising.

From a small town like many of his characters, Andrew grew up in Texas but currently resides just outside of Seattle, Washington, with his wife and two
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Andrew Sweet My best book would have to be Bodhi Rising as of yet. However, I love the first in the series as well. Usually, my "best book" is whatever I happen to…moreMy best book would have to be Bodhi Rising as of yet. However, I love the first in the series as well. Usually, my "best book" is whatever I happen to be working on because I always love writing, and exploring human nature is a fun pastime.

I like the main character from Bodhi Rising a lot, and I even like who Harper turned out to be in it better than she was in the Models. She's truly risen to the occasion, and is a dynamic and powerful force in the sequel, whereas before, she was a little bit of a sad sack. Models had the difficult task of forming the world, not just for the readers, but for me as well. I had to "build" the world for Bodhi Rising (for it to work as a standalone), but not invent it again.

I hope that came through in the writing and that I improve with every effort! (less)
Andrew Sweet I think the message I would give is to keep writing. But if you're a writer, chances are you don't have much of a choice in that! If that's you, then …moreI think the message I would give is to keep writing. But if you're a writer, chances are you don't have much of a choice in that! If that's you, then the other piece of advice that I have is draw a line in the sand. You will never be done working on your novel, but if you want anyone to see it, you'll have to be done enough to let it go at some point. It's better to work towards something.(less)
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