Blending research and play into the construction of epic fantasy worlds is key to success as a writer. Lucas and Odin explore the nuances of deep research work in the writing life, how to build the perfect ending, and what it's like to bring a science background to the creative writing field. 

Read Lucas's short fiction in Galaxy's Edge today!

Lucas studied Evolutionary Biology in his undergrad at the University of Tennessee. However, he grew up amongst the rich storytelling tradition of Appalachia and the wild tales of myth and fantasy his family enjoys, so the transition from science to writing his own grand fantasy stories might have been inevitable. His work has been published online and in print with Galaxy's Edge. When he is not writing (or scheming up stories), Lucas can be found tutoring at his local college, indulging in video games, or taking hikes through The Great Smoky Mountains.