About the author

Gillian Fletcher

<br>Using a pen name gifted by a cherished mentor, Gillian is an innovative voice in dystopian science fiction, offering radical perspectives on futuristic narratives shaped by artificial intelligence and digital defiance.<br>For years, they doubted their abilities as a writer—until a guard at the Tower of London pushed them to finally write the book they’d long dreamed of. That moment unlocked a newfound passion, propelling them into a journey where every written word explores possibility, defiance, and the immigrant experience in a modern, interconnected world.<br>Gillian’s creative output spans high-concept novels, flash fiction, immersive storytelling, and digital art. As a diarist, playwright, coder, and data scientist, they bridge narrative and technology with insight and depth. From the cozy mystery serial&nbsp;The Lost &amp; Foundry&nbsp;to selections from the&nbsp;Algorithm of Life&nbsp;novels exploring corporate-controlled dystopias, their work blends the pragmatic with the whimsical—infusing each piece with a distinctive Dutch immigrant flair (or “hagelslag”). Their writing is an ode to transparency, creativity, and the courage to pursue a dream—even when it seems impossible.