Are all the series in the same universe? No. Echoes of the Just and my two novellas are in their own "universes." Blades of Grass did spin off the Cascadia Fallen universe, however.

Why did you use the pen name Austin Chambers? And why did you fictionalize Kitsap County? I worked for the Department of Defense when I wrote Cascadia Fallen. I erroneously believed they may try to punish me for the shipyard sub-plot, so I fictionalized everything, including the names of buildings, ships, and dry-docks. I wanted there to be no mistake I was writing fiction. Yes—the Navy has a history of slapping people on the wrist for "not asking permission first."

Why are you changing genres and writing in your real name? It's just time. An author should write what they're reading. I'm burnt out on EMPs and societal collapse stories, and I'm mainly reading mystery and thrillers. I want to challenge myself at something else for a while. I'm not done with the Austin Chambers brand of books—just taking a break.

Do you want to hear about my book idea? Will you read my book and let me know what you think? Respectfully—No. I will never truly understand your vision, and I will only collaborate with established authors I've built a professional relationship with. And, I already have to be defensive about "time theft" from many well-meaning people who send me more links and articles than I can take time to look at.

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