Explore My Female-Centric Sci-Fi Books

In a world where science fiction still leans heavily on male protagonists and familiar, traditional arcs, I’ve always felt compelled to write something different. When I began creating my books, I knew I wanted stories driven by strong, complicated, capable women—characters who don’t just survive their worlds, but shape them. If you love sci-fi that empowers women and challenges the norms we’ve all quietly accepted for too long, then you’re exactly who I’m writing for.

The Power of Female Protagonists

One of my greatest joys as a writer is designing female protagonists who aren’t reduced to sidekicks, love interests, or background noise. They lead. They falter. They grow. They question themselves in ways that feel real, not formulaic.

In my novel AL-ive and Kicking, Nara—a brilliant but self-doubting coder—navigates a male-dominated tech environment where her ambition is often underestimated. Even with her talent, she constantly second-guesses herself, a feeling many women in STEM have shared with me. Her story isn’t just about fighting for a seat at the table—it’s about learning to trust her instincts, discovering her strength, and finding connection with the people around her.

This focus on female empowerment is intentional. Sci-fi has sidelined women for decades; I want my stories to push back. I want women to see themselves as the center of the narrative—and feel seen in the process.

Themes of Identity and Belonging

The concepts of identity and belonging show up again and again in my writing. My characters are constantly navigating who they are in relation to the worlds around them, systems they operate within, and expectations placed upon them.

In The Sparks Set, the trio of cofounders—Nara, Stanley, and Danny—are brilliant young professionals who leap into a tech start-up fresh out of graduate school. They are wildly talented, yet unsteady, learning in real time how to manage personalities, understand boundaries, advocate for themselves, and keep the peace in a pressure-cooker of innovation, competition, hope, and chaos. That tension—of wanting to belong while trying not to implode—is deeply human.

These explorations resonate with readers who’ve ever felt like outsiders, impostors, or late bloomers, which, in my experience, is most of us.

Crafting Worlds That Feel Lived IN

When I build worlds, I strive for that sweet spot between imaginative and familiar. I want readers to feel grounded, as though the scenes could unfold just outside their own office doors or lab spaces.

In AL-ive and Kicking, you’ll find university testing rooms, sleek boardrooms buzzing with silent tensions, and cutting-edge development labs where innovation and uncertainty coexist. Everything is slightly heightened, slightly futuristic—but anchored in reality. These backdrops don’t just support the story; they help create the technology, tension, and electricity that ultimately spark AL’s creation.

My goal is always clarity, immersion, and authenticity. If you can visualize the space, you can step inside the story.

Engaging Storytelling Style

Readers often tell me my storytelling feels accessible and conversational. I like to think of my writing as clear and intentional—no unnecessary jargon, no dense walls of text that take away from character or plot.

I also love weaving humor and warmth into my stories. Even in high-stress scenes, my characters crack jokes, tease each other, or reveal little quirks. It’s who they are, and it’s who we are as humans—we laugh even in the moments we’re breaking. That balance between levity and gravity keeps my worlds feeling honest.

A Community of Readers

One of the most rewarding parts of writing female-centric sci-fi has been connecting with readers who crave representation. I’ve watched conversations unfold online between fans who relate to Nara’s insecurities, Stanley’s earnestness, Danny’s chaos, or AL’s gentle questioning of the world.

These interactions remind me why I write. Stories are more powerful when they spark community. If my books help someone feel seen—or help them connect with someone else who feels the same way—then that’s the best outcome I could hope for.

Recommendations for New Readers

If you are new to my work, here are a few recommendations to get you started:

• AL-Ive and Kicking: A thrilling adventure featuring a strong female coder working together with friends to create the ultimate robot.

  
  

• You Can Call Me AL: A heartfelt story about an AI robot learning to embrace his true self. (released in 2026)

  
  

• AL I Need: Book 3 of The Sparks Set, filled with rich characters and engaging plots. (coming in 2027)

  
  

These books capture the heart of what I love to write: strong characters, female empowerment, humor, tension, and worlds that feel just a few clicks away from our own.

The Impact of Female-Centric Sci-Fi

The rise of female-centric sci-fi is not just a shift—it’s a necessary evolution. Writers like me are working to redefine what sci-fi can be and who it includes.

By centering women, we’re expanding the boundaries of the genre. We’re saying women belong not just as love interests or supporting characters but as innovators, leaders, heroes, and creators.

Representation is not optional—it’s essential. Readers deserve to see themselves reflected in the stories they love. And when sci-fi broadens its lens, the entire genre becomes richer, sharper, and infinitely more human.

Final Thoughts

Writing female-centric sci-fi has been one of the most fulfilling parts of my creative life. My protagonists, my worlds, and my stories are shaped by a desire to uplift women’s voices and challenge the traditional boundaries of the genre.

When you pick up one of my books, you’re not just entering a sci-fi world—you’re joining a movement that celebrates strength, vulnerability, and the complexity of what it means to carve out your place in a world that doesn’t always expect you to lead.

So dive into The Sparks Set, get to know Nara and AL, and let yourself experience the power of female-driven sci-fi firsthand.

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