Stephen Demczuk

In this episode, we meet Stephen Demczuk, author of Gaia’s Revenge, a suspenseful novel about a living planet fighting back against human-driven pollution and climate change. With a PhD in Biological Sciences and a lifelong love of nature, Stephen draws on his scientific background to explore the Gaia hypothesis and humanity’s place in Earth’s interconnected ecosystems. He shares how a writing-class prompt grew from a flash story into an 85,000-word novel, and how his protagonist, geochemist Dr. Martin Lipinski, became the heart of the story. Stephen also reflects on the research and real-world events that shaped the book, his revision-heavy writing process, and the surprising ending that left room for a possible sequel. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about environmental responsibility, creative persistence, and finding the discipline to bring a book to life.  To learn more about Stephen and his work, find him on Facebook by searching for Stephen Demczuk.  To learn more about the Maryland Writers' Association, visit their website at https://marylandwriters.org/. There, you can learn about writers' resources, upcoming events and how to become a member.Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/picture-frames License code: ZPY2XQLZ4UJ0B6QA