Celeste Chaney's Blog, page 2

Hello to Readers ...

I'm gearing up for the launch of my first novel "In Absence of Fear" (coming from Corner Canyon Press December 1st) and invite you all to visit the book's website inabsenceoffear.com where I'll be posting updates and events.

Though I'm nervous for the release, I'm incredibly grateful to have such a supportive community. I look forward to your questions and am excited to read your reviews.

All the best,

Celeste Chaney

Why a book about mass surveillance and privacy?

Many people ask why I chose to write about privacy and mass surveillance. Even my editor, Alan Rinzler, wanted to know why I'd taken on such an ambitious endeavor during our first meeting.

The truth is, I didn't choose to write such a book at all.In Absence of Fearbegan simply with Marus Winde's character, The Hat, and the café. I had no idea that Marus would work for the government or with algorithms. I had no clue that the book would involve predictive policing.These themes and details, grew...