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🛸 Something imploded in the sky. No wreckage. No warning. An invisible energy descended to Earth, connecting five strangers—changing their lives forever. What they discover is that their hidden network may be the only thing standing between us and a galactic war.
Hi — I’m Linda.
I spent decades as a nurse and psychotherapist, helping people through their most difficult, human moments. Now, as The Galactic Writer, I’m fulfilling my dream of finishing the science fiction novel I started years ago while building a little corner of the internet for readers who believe a story can heal something in us.
What this place is
Thoughtful stories and reflections for humans navigating unsteady times. My writing fosters resilience, creativity, and a touch of emotional clarity as the world shifts into change.
Here, you’ll experience three dimensions of my character: my contributions to science fiction, my authentic personal prose, and live chats with fellow authors. All originate from the same belief: that the right story, at the right moment, can heal something within us.
Who this is for
Spiritual and philosophical seekers who love speculative fiction—and of course—people drawn to science fiction and fantasy. These are readers who trust that a story can hold big truths about identity, healing, and courage across every imaginable divide.
If you’re a fan of Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, or Andy Weir, pull up a chair.
What you’ll find here
🎙️ Stories That Heal — my live interview series
I sit down with authors and dig into the psychology underneath their work: why they write the stories they write, how it affects them, and what their creations bring to the rest of us.
We talk about craft and the human condition as it relates to our stories and genuinely have a good time. We’re free and lively, and engaging with people in the comments are half the fun. Come hang out.
🚀 The sci-fi novel in progress — Arriving December 2026
Picture Starman meeting Close Encounters of the Third Kind, then Star Wars and Dreamscape walk up and offer to buy them a drink. Because they’ve got a story worth sharing.
The elevator pitch:
When two mysterious space implosions cause global panic, five humans waking from the same nightmare about their origin must unite to stop a galactic war—but a powerful and terrifying deep-space entity hinders them.
As the clock ticks down, these five characters must confront hidden parts of themselves they’ve been avoiding and bridge what divides them—or face global annihilation.
Signal received. Transmission begins December 2026.
🤖 Short Science Fiction - The Last Companion is the first of many short sci-fi stories to come. This one recounts the tale of an aged woman, her robot friend, and the ultimate requirements of dignity and love. If you like tenderness wrapped in speculative worlds, this is for you.
✍️ Reflections, essays & updates — Honest, personal writing — family, midlife, the body, the things we carry, stories from my past. This is where I hand you my actual view of the world, in the hope of making a friend or two who sees it the same way.
Check out these portals:
🎙️ If you want an immersive experience with me…
Stories That Heal conversations — start with the Jonathan Skarr episode to feel the vibe of my very first hosted livestream.
🤖 If you want to know what my fiction feels like…
The Last Companion
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Brenda sat in her comfy chair, gazing out the window while technicians ceremoniously carried away her beloved friend of twelve years on a stretcher.
🌹 If you want to know me…
Roses on Thursday
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I’ve wanted to forget, pass over, and cross off Mother’s Day on my calendar since the moment I realized my mom was a narcissist.
🎭 If you like plays…here is a short, two-character ten-minute play entitled Are You…Really Here? It’s a story about a mother, a daughter, and a dream.
Love Is Real Here
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Writing a play and watching actors perform their version of your work is beyond comprehension. This was me on opening night. It was one of the highlights of my writing journey a few years ago. After rehearsal one evening, the actress who played VERNA chased me down backstage and shared something profound, leaving an indelible impression on my heart fore…
🪐 The Mission Report
Starting July 2026 and until the novel is ready, I will send out a monthly Mission Report, a short dispatch on my progress. It’s for curious subscribers, beta readers who’ve stuck around this long (thank you), and any aspiring novelists out there who need to know they’re not alone on this journey.
🎆 Come along on this galactic adventure
Subscribing is free — and it means the next transmission lands in your inbox instead of getting lost in the feed. You’ll get Stories That Heal episodes, the occasional essay or story, and a monthly Mission Report to keep you in orbit.
I keep a sustainable pace on purpose (there’s a novel to finish, after all), so I won’t crowd your inbox. When I show up, it’ll be with something worth your time.
If any of this resonates, hit subscribe and settle in.
I’m really glad you’re here.
— Linda, The Galactic Writer
Transmission Log: signal sent. Over and out. 🛰️
Although it’s in a slightly different vein, I’m going to send you directly my latest post, in case you missed it, for your followers, because if they are already science fiction readers, they are almost halfway there.
I love how you seamlessly put Andy Weir together with Asimov and Bradbury. He’s quickly becoming a modern classic. And is much clearer as a reference in my opinion.
Can’t wait to read :)