I’m Fielding Gilliland, a new writer who has enjoyed science fiction and fantasy literature for much of my life. I decided to try my hand at writing a story that buzzed around in my head for several years and off I went to write. I wrote most of the story and realized I wasn’t completely happy with it...so I started over (around November 2015). I’m in the process of a full rewrite of my book now.

The ideas behind The Fall of The Rule came from a number of influences, including some decidedly non-science fiction works, from some time years ago working in state government, and from world-building in role playing games. I wanted to build a universe and explore it. I wanted to learn about the people in it while focusing more or less on one family who shaped its fate.

I welcome input from anyone who reads! I love constructive criticism. No, really.