Warp Speed Productivity: Sci-Fi Author John Newton on Writing Between Farm Chores & YouTube Lives

from Let’s Go Live! with GiGi Meier · host GiGi Meier

Prepare for liftoff as Literary Lines host GiGi Meier beams into the fascinating universe of John Newton - electrical engineer by day, sci-fi author by night, and farmer, father of five, and YouTube creator in between. This April 10th episode delivers an interstellar conversation with the mind behind Avar-Trek Short Stories and The Shadows of Time series, whose unique blend of history, theology, and futuristic speculation has earned him a devoted following. Discover how John transforms farm life in rural America into cosmic adventures, why he deliberately plants Easter eggs throughout his work, and what electrical engineering teaches him about story structure. He'll share the secrets behind his thriving YouTube channel, where he hosts live discussions dissecting sci-fi's biggest philosophical questions with viewers around the globe. From traditional publishing insights to his ambitious audiobook plans, from parenting to programming, John reveals how he manages this staggering creative output while staying grounded in family and faith. Aspiring authors won't want to miss his practical advice, nor his visionary answer to where he'd transport himself if granted one sci-fi-style wish for 2026. Whether you're a die-hard sci-fi fan, a busy creator seeking productivity hacks, or simply curious how someone writes space operas between milking cows, this episode proves ordinary lives can generate extraordinary stories. Find John here:Website:https://newtonscifi.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@NewtonSciFi How to find GiGi:Website: https://www.gigimeier.com/ Free Bonus and Deleted Scenes: https://www.gigimeier.com/freebies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorgigimeier Substack: https://gigimeier.substack.com The Cougar Den Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/authorgigimeier YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gigimeier

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