The author writes his fiction from his lifelong interest of humankind becoming a space dwelling species, and his hope that we don't make Earth unihabitable before we achieve this great leap into space and onto other worlds. His ravenous consuption of research in the social sciences has given him somwhat unorthodox ideas, viewpoints and opinions on a variety of subjects. These are beginning to emerge in his novels. He says, "A good story, well told is a must; but here and there, I might slip in a social comment or suggestion."