CHARLIE
FORÊT
Hard science. Human hearts. Impossible worlds.
I write science fiction and fantasy where the science holds up, the magic follows rules, and the people are as stubborn as the ones you know. Time travel, tech-meets-magic, and a galaxy measured by an alien system: different worlds, one obsession with the people caught inside them.
Where to start?
If you like Sci-Fi with a little spice, Another Past will introduce you to a hard sci-fi world of time travel, engineering, love, and espionage.
If you prefer Fantasy with a technology twist, Technomancer has you covered with the first book out and the second coming soon.
Looking for Space Opera LitRPG? There is a whole new world for you to explore in the Integration Era.
Still not sure?
Under an hour, and you'll know whether we get along.
What am I working on now?
I've been heads down editing Technomancer: The Awakened Mage and have opened up a round of beta reading. Apply if you're interested.
As part of my work, I've been re-editing Technomancer and plan on releasing a second edition soon. This edition changes the novel's opening scenes to make the story more approachable.
The Integration Era continues to evolve as I work on a full novel (the first in a planned series) set in that universe. I'll release one chapter on the 15th of each month for members to read, so join today if you're interested. If you want to read the back-story that set up the novel, check out Prior Integration.
New covers are complete for Another Past. Tell me what you think of them.
All of this, plus building out the websites and publishing podcasts and social media posting.
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