About the author

Eric is the author of *Shadows of the Past*, the first book in an ongoing series about the aftermath of the Martian invasion in the War of the Worlds. He's currently working on the next book, *Clouds in the Future*, as well as a few fantasy stories that he won't talk about yet.

Eric was lucky enough to inherit an incurable curiosity about technology and a tremendous love of science fiction from his father. Both led to a career repairing radars in the U.S. Army, followed by another as a programmer on Wall Street. Now, he writes about technology during the day, while writing scifi part time.

His book page on Amazon is https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Eric-Goebelbecker/author/B0CR8PWDB9 and his website https://ericgoebelbecker.com.

Lesson Summary

Eric Goebelbecker, a writer working on his upcoming book 'Clouds in the Future' and several fantasy stories, inherited a passion for technology and science fiction from his father. This background led him to a career in radar repair in the U.S. Army and programming on Wall Street before transitioning to writing about technology and science fiction.

Morgen and Eric talk about the challenges and routines of a writer, focusing on the science fiction genre.

• Eric also talks about:
  • Importance of treating writing as a job
  • Finding a productive routine
  • Balancing creative freedom with discipline
  • The writer's process and plotting strategies
  • Coping with criticism
  • The joy of creating fictional worlds

During the conversation, Eric reflects on his journey as a writer, from crafting sci-fi stories in high school inspired by his love for science fiction and superheroes, to writing a science fiction series later in life. He also mentions the impact of his military background on the military-themed characters in his books.

• Eric's insights include:
  • The importance of character development
  • Hiring professional editors and proofreaders
  • Cover design considerations

For more information, Eric's book page on Amazon and his website offer additional details about his work and projects.