Hi all, it’s good to be back. My husband’s surgery went well, and he’s on the mend and returning to life. It’s been a rough journey, but we know that this is a necessary path to a brighter future that will allow both of us to enjoy the blessings that lie ahead in life. I’d especially like to thank our family, friends, and church family who generously looked after us with prayers, calls, and meals during the past weeks of this healing journey.
You’ve probably seen me sharing some various posts online in regard to my upcoming release. I hope you’ve enjoyed the character profiles dropping on Instagram and TikTok this week to get to know the five protagonists: Addison, Emerie, Jemina, Landon, and Kylan. Next week I’ll drop scenes from the book to give you more inside looks of what’s coming to prepare you to delve into this brand-new world. Or worlds? Stay tuned. The Dark Mirror Trilogy is going to open up space and reality in new and different ways. If you liked Interstellar, Arrival, or The Expanse, then you’ll want to add this to your TBR list.
One thing about modern science fiction is that you better bring the science to back up the fiction. Today, I’d like to talk about some research and scientific concepts I refer to in Exile, Book One of The Dark Mirror Trilogy, to give you greater context into the story.
Heliopause. Exile opens with Addison’s loss of an object she’s tracking in the heliopause. This is the outermost region of the solar system. The heliosphere is a bubble-like structure surrounding the solar system, and the heliopause is the theoretical boundary where the Sun’s solar wind is stopped by the interstellar medium – the outer wall of the solar system. The Voyager 1 probe crossed the heliopause in August 2012, and the Voyager 2 probe crossed it in November 2018.
Astronomical Units (A.U.) The location of the object Addison and Emerie are tracking, as well as other distances on Kuiper Station, are measured in Astronomical Units, or A.U. This is the average distance of the Earth from the sun. It’s defined as 92,955,807.3 miles
Kuiper Belt. This is where Kuiper Station is located, where our protagonists go after their exile from Earth. Much like the asteroid belt, this is an area in the outer solar system located 30AU – 50 AU from the sun, extending from the orbit of Neptune.
String Theory. Many of the discoveries our team makes resolves around string theory. This brings together Einstein’s general theory of relativity with quantum mechanics by proposing that all particles are one-dimensional strings that describes the nature of the universe. The vibration of these strings determines the properties of all particles and forces – basically, our reality.
Higgs Boson. This is a complex concept, so here’s a simple overview: this is the fundamental subatomic particle associates with the Higgs field, which permeates the universe and gives mass to other. It was discovered by physicist Peter Higgs at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, in 2012. It’s also referred to as the “God particle.” This concept is mentioned a couple of times but don’t worry, they don’t delve too deeply into it.
You don’t have to be a physicist or an engineer to understand and enjoy this book. The scientific concepts are integrated into the plot in a way that makes is clear and interesting to readers (I hope you’ll enjoy learning a few things while reading it, as I did in writing it). And never fear, because with five characters there’s plenty of interpersonal drama with this cast of characters! The action isn’t just in the space around. It’s in the space between as well.
You can pre-order Exile at a discount in ebook, paperback, and hardback now. I can’t format the audio book format until the release date, so I have a reminder set to get on that bright and early so you Audible fans can get it at the pre-release and first week discount as well. If you want something to sink into this universe now, you can get Darkness: A Dark Mirror Prequel Story, for free through BookFunnel. (Amazonwouldn’t do price matching for this one, so it’s $0.99 there).
That’s all today. Take care, and have a great rest of the week.
Bye!
Resources:
The Heliopause: Everything You Need To Know Guide - The Planets
Voyager and the heliopause: Exploring where… | The Planetary Society
String Theory Explained: A Basic Guide to String Theory - 2026 - MasterClass
Astronomical unit (AU, or au) | Definition, Conversion, & Facts | Britannica
Kuiper Belt
String Theory Explained: A Basic Guide to String Theory - 2026 - MasterClass
Science Made Simple: What is the Higgs Boson (God Particle)?
You’ve probably seen me sharing some various posts online in regard to my upcoming release. I hope you’ve enjoyed the character profiles dropping on Instagram and TikTok this week to get to know the five protagonists: Addison, Emerie, Jemina, Landon, and Kylan. Next week I’ll drop scenes from the book to give you more inside looks of what’s coming to prepare you to delve into this brand-new world. Or worlds? Stay tuned. The Dark Mirror Trilogy is going to open up space and reality in new and different ways. If you liked Interstellar, Arrival, or The Expanse, then you’ll want to add this to your TBR list.
One thing about modern science fiction is that you better bring the science to back up the fiction. Today, I’d like to talk about some research and scientific concepts I refer to in Exile, Book One of The Dark Mirror Trilogy, to give you greater context into the story.
Heliopause. Exile opens with Addison’s loss of an object she’s tracking in the heliopause. This is the outermost region of the solar system. The heliosphere is a bubble-like structure surrounding the solar system, and the heliopause is the theoretical boundary where the Sun’s solar wind is stopped by the interstellar medium – the outer wall of the solar system. The Voyager 1 probe crossed the heliopause in August 2012, and the Voyager 2 probe crossed it in November 2018.
Astronomical Units (A.U.) The location of the object Addison and Emerie are tracking, as well as other distances on Kuiper Station, are measured in Astronomical Units, or A.U. This is the average distance of the Earth from the sun. It’s defined as 92,955,807.3 miles
Kuiper Belt. This is where Kuiper Station is located, where our protagonists go after their exile from Earth. Much like the asteroid belt, this is an area in the outer solar system located 30AU – 50 AU from the sun, extending from the orbit of Neptune.
String Theory. Many of the discoveries our team makes resolves around string theory. This brings together Einstein’s general theory of relativity with quantum mechanics by proposing that all particles are one-dimensional strings that describes the nature of the universe. The vibration of these strings determines the properties of all particles and forces – basically, our reality.
Higgs Boson. This is a complex concept, so here’s a simple overview: this is the fundamental subatomic particle associates with the Higgs field, which permeates the universe and gives mass to other. It was discovered by physicist Peter Higgs at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, in 2012. It’s also referred to as the “God particle.” This concept is mentioned a couple of times but don’t worry, they don’t delve too deeply into it.
You don’t have to be a physicist or an engineer to understand and enjoy this book. The scientific concepts are integrated into the plot in a way that makes is clear and interesting to readers (I hope you’ll enjoy learning a few things while reading it, as I did in writing it). And never fear, because with five characters there’s plenty of interpersonal drama with this cast of characters! The action isn’t just in the space around. It’s in the space between as well.
You can pre-order Exile at a discount in ebook, paperback, and hardback now. I can’t format the audio book format until the release date, so I have a reminder set to get on that bright and early so you Audible fans can get it at the pre-release and first week discount as well. If you want something to sink into this universe now, you can get Darkness: A Dark Mirror Prequel Story, for free through BookFunnel. (Amazonwouldn’t do price matching for this one, so it’s $0.99 there).
That’s all today. Take care, and have a great rest of the week.
Bye!
Resources:
The Heliopause: Everything You Need To Know Guide - The Planets
Voyager and the heliopause: Exploring where… | The Planetary Society
String Theory Explained: A Basic Guide to String Theory - 2026 - MasterClass
Astronomical unit (AU, or au) | Definition, Conversion, & Facts | Britannica
Kuiper Belt
String Theory Explained: A Basic Guide to String Theory - 2026 - MasterClass
Science Made Simple: What is the Higgs Boson (God Particle)?
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