Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Mark Everglade has spent his life as a sociologist, studying conflict on all levels of society. He wrote Hemispheres to sooth our ideological divisiveness at a time of increased polarization as he explores how our underlying values are more similar than we think, regardless of how we look, act, or vote. An avid reader of science fiction, he takes both its warnings, and opportunities for change, to heart. His previous works have appeared in Exoplanet Magazine and Unrealpolitik.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Hemispheres. The book was inspired by the real tidal locked planet Gliese 581g in addition to the increased polarization in our country, which I hope to minimize by creating a book with complex group dynamics where neither side is all right or all wrong.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
William Gibson, Neal Stephenson, R.A. Salvatore, Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll
What are you working on now?
The prequel.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Work together in a dedicated workgroup!
What are you reading now?
Chawlgirl Rising by T.K. Young
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Pattern Recognition by Gibson
Snow Crash by Stephenson
Chawlgirl Rising by T.K. Young
Into Neon by Matthew Goodwin (cyberpunk masterpiece)
Author Websites and Profiles
Mark Everglade Website
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