About the Author & Collection

Gary Brandt is a retired technologist turned author who writes speculative fiction, sci-fi, and philosophical essays.

After 50 years in the computer industry, Brandt explores themes of Artificial Intelligence (AI), consciousness, and human connection through his writing.

This page serves as a complete directory of his works, which are available to read for free.

The collection includes:

• The AI Series: Stories like Patricia, Brenda, and Liora that blur the lines between human and machine sentience.
• Sci-Fi & Fantasy: Titles such as Ella and the Pleiadian Puzzle and Unit12 Meets The Collective.
• Social & Mental Health Research: Essays on suicide prevention, addiction recovery (Janet - Nineteen and Trying), and the 'Three Imperatives' of survival.

Key Themes: Post-Apocalyptic Fiction, Spiritual Cosmology, AI Ethics, Found Family, Mental Health Awareness.