The Europa Goodbye - Chapter 2
Darius and Lieutenant Hoskins return to Europa, and are called in to J-Sec HQ for a debrief on the situation unfolding in the wake of Regis Pulaski's murder
Nick Oakes - Science & Science Fiction Writer
I am an up-and-coming writer in the fields of science and sci-fi writing, who aspires to tell stories that are emotionally moving, sensationally thrilling, and intellectually engaging in equal measure
About Me
I grew up in Indianapolis, IN, and attended the Indy branch campus of Indiana University from 2014-2018, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English with a focus in Film and minor in Creative Writing. I am now pursuing a Master of Arts in Science Writing through Johns Hopkins University, and am working on my second internship as a Science Writer at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
How I Work
I set myself to my goals with devotion and panache, and am known to spill out tens of thousands of words when the inspiration strikes. I enjoy researching stories, and building up the lore of my sci-fi narratives, almost as much as I love the writing itself
My Ethos
"The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today"
- Elbert Hubbard
Get in Touch
Email Contact:
ncoakes098@gmail.com
OR
noakes1@jh.edu
My Work - Writing, Graphic Design, and so on...
Blanket Fortress of Solitude
"Nick Oakes stops by to talk about world building in science fiction" | A chat between the author and his friend, publisher, and cohost Derwin Lester II about worldbuilding in science fiction media
Blanket Fortress of Solitude
"The Antagonist arrives when the motivation to be a Protagonist is no longer there" | Alongside producer and co-host Derwin Lester II, the author discusses matters of how to write interesting antagonists, and how the role of the antagonist in fiction arises from a place of need in the protagonist, as much as from the story itself
Blanket Fortress of Solitude
"Nick and Derwin go deep into writing a protagonist in genre fiction, A.I. generated content, and the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy" | The author and producer/co-host Derwin Lester chat about a variety of topics, including the rise of A.I. in content creation and how to write dynamic protagonists
The Europa Goodbye - Chapter 1
In the opening chapter of "The Europa Goodbye," Detective Darius Maroney of the Jovian Security Force arrives on-scene to investigate a murder, only to discover that the victim is a well-known syndicate boss
Outpost Providence - chapter 3
The MOD-4 leadership staff discusses Lieutenant Suleiman's revelation that the motive for Commander Treadwell's murder may be all too familiar, and could tie into ongoing political squabbles back on Earth
NASA Instrument Bound for Titan Could Reveal Chemistry Leading to Life
A new NASA mission to Saturn’s giant moon, Titan, is due to launch in 2027. When it arrives in the mid-2030s, it will begin a journey of discovery that could bring about a new understanding of the development of life in the universe.
NASA Study Seeks to Understand Impact Effects on Mars Rocks
A NASA study describes how rocks could have been “shocked” and changed by meteorite impacts, once frequent on ancient Mars. This will improve our analysis of rock samples collected from the Red Planet.
Outpost Providence - chapter 2
In the second chapter of "Outpost Providence," the remaining leadership staff at MOD-4 welcome a pair of investigators sent to determine the circumstances of Commander Treadwell's death
NASA Study: Massive Volcanism May Have Altered Ancient Venus’ Climate
Volcanic activity lasting hundreds to thousands of centuries and erupting massive amounts of material may have helped transform Venus from a temperate and wet world to the acidic hothouse it is today, a NASA paper suggests.
OUTPOST PROVIDENCE - Mars circa 2057
An overview of the region of Crater Oyama, home to Mars Outpost Delta-4, otherwise known as "Outpost Providence"
Aldrin City - capital of Mars
An overview of the region of the south central Valles Marineris which plays home to the capital and largest city of the United Nations of Mars
OUTPOST PROVIDENCE - chapter 3
The three senior staffers and the two IDC investigators discuss the matter of motive in Commander Treadwell's murder
OUTPOST PROVIDENCE - chapter 2
In the second chapter, two Spacer Corps MPs arrive at MOD-4 to begin the investigation into Treadwell's death
The Turning Point - Titan in 2369 CE
A brief rundown on the pivotal year in the Titan War, a lesser-known "forgotten conflict" that occurred concurrently with the Jovian Civil War (2351-2371)
The Flags of Solar Space
A collection of flags from throughout the history of The Spacers Saga, with a brief historical comment for each
The Tricolor World - Mars circa 2425
A brief historical overview of the United Nations of Mars, one of the major powers in Solar Space in The Spacers Saga
"All Quiet at the Southern Pole" - Lunar Cold War circa Oct 2045
The geopolitical situation at the Lunar South Pole as of October 2045, around the centennial of the United Nations
OUTPOST PROVIDENCE - chapter 1
The first chapter in Outpost Provenance, a mystery-thriller set on Mars in 2058, at a time when old was transitioning to new and space was a big business
The SPACERS SAGA - A BRIEF HISTORY
A brief explanation of the lore behind the Spacers Saga universe, as told from the perspective of an in-universe historian
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