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The colony of Bethel Prime was founded during humanity’s age of expansion by religious fundamentalists who rejected the wider Human Polity. Cut off from the rest of civilization, it enforces obedience through brutal law, promising torture or death to anyone who steps out of line. Caleb Westcross is the governor’s son — and a quiet dissident hiding in plain sight. His first love ended in betrayal, and now he survives […]

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What to do if you should encounter a Neurotypical in the Wild: A Field Guide

Posted on May 20, 2026

1. Speak softly and slowly. Make no loud noises. Neurotypicals startle easily. 2. Avoid direct discussion of special interests. Neurotypicals may become confused if conversation has depth, continuity, or visible…

The Trunk

Posted on May 5, 2026

Most Authors have one. It’s very rare for a writer to write their first book, and have it published, especially in the years where traditional publishing was the only game…

In Which I Get Knocked on my Ass

Posted on April 29, 2026

I’m on record as saying that 2025 was, for me personally, a really great year. I released four books and started finally finding my audience. I wrote two complete books…

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Chad Grayson

Chad Grayson has worn many hats: tech support flunky, gas station philosopher, reluctant middle school wrangler, and, for one unforgettable night, cheese-mold removal specialist. These days he lives in far Northern California, where he writes hopeful, character-focused sci-fi and fantasy that will break your heart and duct tape it back together. He can usually be found painting tiny fantasy heroes and monsters, wandering the woods in deep narrative contemplation, or yelling at his plot outlines like they’ve personally betrayed him (they know what they did).

His superpowers include procrastination, dyscalculia, and making emotionally devastating story beats sound like a perfectly reasonable life choice.

Find him at chadgrayson.com (where you can sign up for his bimonthly newsletter full of exclusive posts, previews, book reviews, and updates), on Threads as @c.e.grayson, on BlueSky at @chadgrayson.com, and on Facebook at facebook.com/c.e.grayson.