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After a long career in artificial intelligence research at IBM, JPL, NASA, and Hughes, MetaStellar essays editor Chuck Hand now lives on a five-acre farm in Massachusetts and puts in a solid three hours a day writing, reads voraciously, and cautions new writers not to use long sentences. Contact him at [email protected].

Librarian and former software developer, leader of an SF book club, teacher of Python for Beginners, administrator of To Tell A Tale Writers' Group, library blogger, and SF writer.

MetaStellar excerpts editor Steve Hovland is a software engineer and urban farmer who has been writing screenplays for the past ten years. He is currently converting them to novellas as well as developing a new story about dealing with the COVID Collapse. Follow him on his YouTube channel or contact him by email at [email protected]. His new supernatural thriller,The Family Jewel is available on Amazon.

MetaStellar social media manager Renay Intisar Jihad writes juvenile fiction, idiosyncratic short stories, inspirational and socially conscious poetry, and feature news articles. Jihad writes for the Muslim Journal, AF-AM Point of View newspaper, Medium.com, and PoetryVibe.com. Visit her athttps://www.renayspace.com.

David Kariuki is a technology journalist who has a wide range of experience reporting about modern technology solutions. A graduate of Kenya's Moi University, he also writes for Hypergrid Business, Cleanleap, and has previously worked for Resources Quarterly and Construction Review. Email him at [email protected].

MetaStellar reviews editor Amira Loutfi facilitates social services in underprivileged areas in her day job. She enjoys editing, reading, and creating fine art in her free time.

MetaStellar publisher and news editor Maria Korolov is a science fiction novelist who covers artificial intelligence, extended reality and cybersecurity at her day job. See her Amazon author page here and follow her on Twitter here. Email her at [email protected].

MetaStellar fiction editor Geordie Morse works primarily as a personal language coach, developing curricula and working with clients remotely. His first book, Renna's Crossing, is out now.
His various other projects are cataloged on his site Arnamantle.