From funny uncles to financial dystopia.
My writing and publishing career is anything but consistent.
As you may or may not know, my professional and creative writing have taken a rather economic turn in the last couple of years.
In 2023, I launched 21 Futures: a freedom fiction project.
We publish stories, anthologies, and books which propagate libertarian and cypherpunk ideals.
Today marks the publication of our second book. And in a week when the European Central Bank announced the launch of the dystopian Digital Euro (coming in October), the chilling tag line of the book is truly apt.
We were never prepared…
For more information on 21 Futures, or to submit your work, visit our site.
I’m the chief editor, and I always reply to submissions within 21 days.
21 Futures: Financial Fallout
Currencies debased.
Privacy under attack.
Cash goes underground.
The crushing weight of debt.
Welcome to a system designed to keep us poor.
The harder we work, the less we gain.
And as we struggle, the noose only tightens.
And then, when we have nothing left to lose, we turn on those who rigged the game.
We stand and fight.
These 21 stories portray unfortunate yet brilliant heroes fighting the powers that triggered financial fallout.
Money is broken, but hope is not lost.
Praise for Financial Fallout:
“There are so many little surprises in this collection of stories that I want to keep it open in front of me. Each author has some new take on something meaningful. Don't miss it!”
Paul Rosenberg, Author of A Lodging of Wayfaring Men.
“The stories collected in this volume offer a glimpse into a wide range of possible futures, each one a thought-provoking commentary on the world we live in today.”
Max Hillebrand, CEO ZkSnacks
Hope you enjoyed the update on my writing, editing and publishing career.
Keep living free.
Phil.