From commanding ships to exploring fantasy galaxies, Christopher Loric has navigated more than one kind of frontier. A former U.S. Navy Commander turned space-fiction author, Loric has launched The Brannigan Saga with two titles—SESG Explorer https://books2read.com/u/mdOq0d  and Minurva https://books2read.com/u/3ywQan—and he’s making quite a run.

In this episode, we talk about how his naval career shaped his storytelling—from grappling with situational ethics to working with crews and civilians—and how those experiences fuel the authenticity of his science fiction worlds.