Mr. John Westling

John Westling is a writer who lives at the intersection of technical precision and the "What if?" of speculative fiction. With a professional interest in the high-stakes world of aviation and air traffic control, Westling brings a rare level of authenticity to his narratives—where a barometric pressure setting or a flight-path vector can be the difference between survival and catastrophe.

A former college instructor, Westling’s writing is driven by a lifelong curiosity and a "seat-of-the-pants" creative process that allows his characters to breathe, struggle, and surprise even their creator. Whether exploring the benevolent mysteries of first contact in Phantos Alpha One or the haunting isolation of a post-apocalyptic SETI station in Ping, his stories focus on the "humanness" that remains when technology is pushed to its limit.

John writes from the Pacific Northwest, where he continues to explore new genres, writes like there is no tomorrow, and asks the questions that the rest of us only dream about.

So, there you have it… Lead me with encouragement, follow me by reading my work, or just get the hell out of the way.