STEPHEN G. PARKS
Author • Educator • Nomad
Explore The Journey to TAU CETI
Background and History within the TAU CETI universe
- The Three Alien Dynastic Eras of TAU CETI (May, 2026)
- The History of the Third World War (June, 2026)
Story Elements
- Read the beginning of Chapter 1 for free (August 5, 2026)
- BONUS CONTENT:
Michelle’s Lost Prologue (June 26, 2026) - BONUS CONTENT:
Dr Valesco’s Lost Prologue (August 14, 2026)
- Announcing Chapter Titles! (July 19, 2026)
- Dramatis Personae:
The Characters of TAU CETI (July 26, 2026)
Thoughts Behind TAU CETI’s Themes
- THOUGHT PIECE:
Shouldn’t Laws Expire? (August, 2015) - THOUGHT PIECE:
Should we change the meaning of Astronaut? (July, 2021)
- THOUGHT PIECE:
A beginner’s guide to recognizing colonialism (July, 2021)
The Evolution of the Story
- COVER REVEAL and history of this novel. (2026)
• RELATED: The Evolution of a Cover (2026) - How THE KEY TO ALEXANDRIA became TAU CETI (2021)
- The Evolution of Character Names (2021)
- How a Scene Evolves (2016)
- VIDEO: How Do You Name Your Characters? (2022)
• RELATED: Naming Names (2021) - Strategies to Fix A Broken Story (2026)
- Reflections on Creativity: Why I write what I write (2014)
A Very Special Edition
- I handmade an unfinished copy of TAU CETI in 2014 as a gift for my mom. (Updated 2026)
A multi-talented creative individual, Stephen has worked in traditional media (TV, radio, and newsprint) as well as in new media development (and education).
His novels and stories tend to invoke the sense of wonder found in the Golden Age of speculative fiction, while bringing a modern cultural sensibility.
A list of all published works of fiction can be found here.
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