Keith Cornwell’s writing has been largely scientific non-fiction but latterly he has transgressed into fiction, albeit with a good dose of facts and fun involved. He studied both engineering and philosophy as an undergraduate student in London. Engineering led to his gainful employment as a researcher, teacher, Professor, Dean and such things in Edinburgh and latterly in the Middle East. Philosophy led to him to wondering what it is all about.
Will they end up killing one another? That’s what concerns the authorities as much as the scientific and technical hurdles of sending folk to Mars. So they address the human issues, as they would in an army, by appointing a chaplain.
The Church of Scotland considers this post just right for Steve McKay, one of their more wayward recruits. Steve finds he is off to a parish more remote and barren than he had ever imagined. However, he discovers that the remoteness creates a heightened awareness of the meaning of life and they share some Earth-shattering revelations.
Deep thinker he may be, but Steve is no saint. He muddles through offering his brand of care and support, both in the chaplaincy and increasingly in the Mars Bar. A misdemeanour on his part finally leads to Life on Mars in a way unforeseen by the authorities.
From country bars, back seats of cars
and colonies on Mars,
there’s tales to be told.
Three dozen such tales spanning irony,
pathos and humour from here and there
are presented in no particular order.
So, start anywhere
for your first ten minutes of distraction
from the cares of life.
My Sci-Fi book, Our Man On Mars, was featured by the Life and Work magazine in their December issue here in Scotland. The article included my interview with the magazine and the summary of my book. ........
I’m delighted to announce that my book, Our Man in Mars, and I have been featured in a news article on East Lothian Courier, where I have talked about my latest book.
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