John Lallier is author of the Solar Commonwealth series. He is a veteran of the software industry with a lifelong passion for science fiction – from the works of Asimov, Clarke and Bova, through the universes of Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Stargate, The Expanse and Star Carrier and so many others. After years of creating software for millions, he is now creating a universe for dozens. OK, really just for himself, but you are all welcome to come along for the ride. You are all invited to pull up a chair and bring your own mug of coffee or tea (Earl Grey, hot of course; raktajino not available in all locations) and tour the worlds of the Commonwealth. If you find yourself enjoying the journey, you can find more at www.jclpress.com. John lives in New York with his wife and their two dogs. The dogs stand a constant vigil at the front window on the lookout for any intruders (of either the two-legged or four-legged variety), despite daily orders to contrary. After all, you never know when the aliens will return.