Behind P.X / The complete series
Making of P.X
An eleven-part account of how a fascination with space became a novel, then an expanding universe.
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Read the complete journey in order, from the first spark to finding the book’s readers.
Start with Part I →- 01The SparkHow a lifelong curiosity about space and the journeys home from work became the beginning of P.X. / 4 min read
- 02When a Story Became a UniverseFirst contact opened the door. The people, histories and civilizations beyond it turned one story into a universe. / 5 min read
- 03A Novel on an Engineer’s DeskHow an engineer’s approach helped connect technologies, societies and decisions into a coherent fictional world. / 6 min read
- 04The Novel Was Finished. The Book Wasn’t.Reaching the final line was only the beginning of the editing and refinement that would make the manuscript a book. / 8 min read
- 05A One-Person Publishing HouseThe parallel work of shaping a manuscript and handling the practical decisions behind an independent publication. / 7 min read
- 06The Book Leaves the ScreenAfter documents, proofs and cover designs, the story finally became something its author could hold. / 3 min read
- 07Back to BallhausplatzA trip planned before the book was finished became a return to the place where its story begins. / 4 min read
- 08Publishing a Book Isn’t EnoughThe book existed in every format. Finding its readers brought a different set of challenges. / 4 min read
- 09A Hundred DoorsReaching out to reviewers, publications and professional communities, one email at a time. / 4 min read
- 10It Was No Longer Just My BookThe encouragement and involvement of others changed what had begun as a solitary undertaking. / 4 min read
- 11Today: I Still Don’t Know How It EndsA personal snapshot from August 2026: the second edition is out, and the publishing journey is still unfolding. / 3 min read
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