I'm writing a first-contact sci-fi novel. "The Blue" will be character driven with a touch or romance. Geeks need hugs, too. I grew up in a small American city known for suspicious mill fires and the Lizzie Borden murders. Could it someday be the birthplace of a published sci-fi writer? I work as an Applications Engineer in a large automotive drivetrain company. I write software and develop hardware for battery-powered motor drive systems. I enjoy trailrunning, woodworking, composing electronic music, reading - and yes - writing. The Blue are coming. Are you ready?