Redditch author to characteristic in graphic novel with Andy Weir

Paul Ian Cross will seem within the anthology Parallel Truths, which incorporates work by Andy Weir, writer of The Martian.

The gathering explores science fiction themes reminiscent of alternate realities and dystopian futures.

Mr Cross mentioned: “In 2015, I learn The Martian after which watched the movie adaptation.

“I really listened to the soundtrack whereas writing my first science-fiction novel, The Lights of Time.

“I by no means imagined that ten years later I’d be showing in an anthology alongside Andy Weir.

“It’s a kind of surreal moments that makes you cease and admire how far a writing journey can take you.”

Primarily based in Brighton however initially from Redditch, Mr Cross has contributed a narrative titled Copy/Paste, illustrated by Italian comedian artist Andrea Mutti, who has labored with DC Comics, Marvel, and Darkish Horse.

The story follows Arthur McQuinn, who agrees to be cloned earlier than a high-risk surgical procedure.

An influence outage results in an administrative error with life-altering penalties for each the unique and his copy.

Mr Cross mentioned: “I discovered in February that I’d been chosen for the anthology after which had lower than a month to put in writing and script a twenty-page graphic story.

“After I acquired Andrea’s paintings, I used to be blown away.

“It’s cinematic, emotional, and visually gorgeous.”

After greater than 20 years in scientific analysis, Mr Cross now writes full-time.

He additionally runs the Dr Paul Science platform to make science partaking for all ages.

He mentioned: “I grew up in Redditch and spent a few years studying science fiction and dreaming about writing tales of my very own.

“To now be showing in an anthology alongside one of many style’s greatest names feels extremely rewarding.”

Parallel Truths is being crowdfunded via Kickstarter with a funding objective of £35,000.