1. What is your name?

I'm gail!

I've always been pretty guarded about my personal info ever since the beginning. Anonymity means something to me, for a lot of reasons. It's not personal. Although I guess that's the point isn't it.

The man behind the gail force might or might not have written and published things on e2 under another name or names but will not confirm nor deny this speculation.

2. Tell us something about you, your background, and what you've been up to lately?

I write. I have a way with words, I feel like it's one of my only talents to which I have real bragging rights so I'm not bashful about it. My growth as a writer and as a person for having read and participated and known this community is immesurable. I truly feel like some of my greatest accomplishments live in this sacred space.

But let's not talk about lately.

3. How did you

Connie Willis's *The Road to Roswell*, published in 2023, is a light-hearted, delightfully clever sci-fi comedy that never takes itself too seriously. In contrast to some of her other work, this is a simple plot, with just enough Willisy twists to keep me interested. A little absurd and whimsical, the characters are real and believable, even though surrounded by the seemingly impossible.

The pragmatic Francie is

The Mars Colonial Republic is the faction that administrates the subterranean colony on Mars. It is known for its authoritarian policy, harsh treatment of criminals, and its impressive space-navy. It was established in the year 2103, and although Mars is not terraformed, unlike ZCS-21c, it is considered to be the older colonial body.

There is currently a population of around seventy-thousand people living in the colony.

Because Mars is not yet fully