Why I Write
I’m an optimist—so I write science fiction.
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Even dystopian futures carry a hidden promise: humanity survived. Yes, we’re flawed—individually and collectively—but we also have immense potential. Given the binary question “Is humankind worth existing?” my answer is an unequivocal yes.
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I dream of a future where we reach the stars—not metaphorically, but as an interstellar species, through the advancement of our minds, our technology, or both.
Growing up, books like Foundation by Isaac Asimov and Dune by Frank Herbert ignited a sense of awe I’ve spent decades trying to recapture. Their epic scope and deep world-building stayed with me.
When I began writing, it was with the goal of recreating that feeling—not just for myself, but for others who long for that same wonder.
The Galacticide series was born from that craving. Each novel tells a complete story, but together they form a vast, interconnected narrative—a universe shaped by conflict, hope, and the enduring question of what makes humanity worth saving.
—Bert-Oliver Boehmer
