Nicholas Woode-Smith

I only began truly writing in earnest in 2009 when the limitations of a quest creating expansion to the now almost forgotten game 'Spore' left me wanting. I decided to place the world I created in book form and began writing what was supposed to be a stand alone military sci-fi about an unlikely thief who becomes a military hero. The idea evolved from there until it became what is hopefully a realistic and dark, but intriguing view of our future and that of the galaxy.

Since then, I have begun writing more non-fiction - focusing on analysing current affairs and politics.

While my personal life has been comfortable and my parents very supportive, South Africa is a very stressful place to live. Crime is rampant and government failure has created a breeding ground for dissidents. This is what initially led me into the Libertarian movement and what most probably influenced me to write mainly dystopian fiction.