Brian D. Hinson abandoned an unfulfilling career in 1999 to take up part-time work and visit 40-some countries in backpacker fashion. He slowed life further to settle in rural New Mexico, USA with his wife and three pitbulls to write science fiction. Short story “Disposable Gabriel,” in December 2023 Cast of Wonders, made Nerds of a Feather’s recommendation list for the 2024 Hugo. Other stories in Pseudopod, Andromeda Spaceways, Dragon Gems, On Spec Magazine, Shoreline of Infinity, and more.