Before The Singularity

by Kate Fromings, Lynne Fromings (Editor), Carla Hanton (Illustrator)

In the much anticipated prequel to After The Singularity, we catch a glimpse of Alan's life before retirement. This acutely emotional journey sheds light on his complicated relationships with his family. It introduces us to the inception of his struggle to accept new advancements in technology - especially those that threaten his idea of a 'normal' life.How would you feel if you'd worked for decades to hone your skills, only to be replaced by an algorithm? What if you realised, all too late, that the life you had planned for so many years had already happened without you taking part? Alan's world is crumbling, but does he only have himself to blame?The social anxiety that is often masked by the typical British 'stiff upper lip' finds its voice through Alan's internalised doubts and fears for his future. Underneath it all, there could still be some small chance of reconciliation.This science fiction novella is the second part of the ATS trilogy, however, it can equally be experienced as a narrative within its own right. It focuses on creating a window of time through which to view a life, posing the Ultimately, should a person be judged by their intentions or their actions?

61 pages, Paperback

Published January 24, 2020

About the author

Originally from Kent, England I moved to Scotland in 2012 to pursue a new life... and a new career.

I have been writing fiction for as long as I can remember, I'm sure I have several dozens of floppy disks floating around with unfinished prose on them!

As of November 2018, I left full-time office work (customer service and complaint management) to focus on my professional writing.

With internet users being so hungry for new content I have found it a joy and a challenge to present my writing in a way that's accessible to everyone.

Amazon has been a great platform to work with, and there are more publications in the pipeline for 2022.

All the best,

Kate