J. Clifton Slater

Other than history, I love space operas and science fiction. So, when I set out to write my first series, it had to be Science Fiction. An article in Forbes magazine triggered my start. The article told of a mineral, Erbium, used to coat fiber optic cables. I began a story about a mining operation on a small planet. It had a marvelous geo-synced transportation system to collect the ore. As I wrote, my mind began to ask questions. Where does the Erbium go? Who smelts it? Who is the end user? The answers to these question grew until the Galactic Council Realm began to form.