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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 31 MIN

Why Randy Swank Uses Sci-Fi to Expose Real-World Mental Health Challenges

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On this inspiring episode of Authority on Demand Podcast (formerly Authors On Mission Podcast), host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with author Randy Swank to discuss his gripping novel, The Solomon Project, and the deeper societal issues behind the story.Set in the year 2055, The Solomon Project explores a world struggling with widespread behavioral and mental health crises while technology continues to advance at an alarming pace. Randy shares how his background in behavioral health, philosophy, and personal life experiences shaped the novel’s themes, characters, and emotional depth.He also opens up about the writing process, the importance of learning through failure, and why authentic storytelling comes from real-life experiences. From the dynamic between foster brothers Adam and Jack to the dangers of unchecked technology, this conversation dives into the questions society often avoids asking.✨ Key Takeaways:• Why mental health and addiction support need greater attention• How technology can amplify existing societal problems• The inspiration behind Adam and Jack’s powerful character dynamic• Why writers should embrace criticism, failure, and personal storytelling• How The Solomon Project uses sci-fi to reflect real-world concerns🎧 Tune in for an insightful conversation about storytelling, humanity, and the future we may be creating for ourselves.🔗 Explore More Randy Swank:Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-swank-1b191131b/🔗 Book Purchase: The Solomon Projecthttps://www.amazon.com/Solomon-Project-Randy-Swank-ebook/dp/B0FDGQJ9MGDive into the journeys of standout experts exploring how their books and speaking platforms helped them carve out their own Category of One in Authority On Demand Podcast (formerly Authors On Mission Podcast):Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@authorityondemandFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/authorityondemand/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authority_on_demand/LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/authorityondemandcompany/Captivate - https://feeds.captivate.fm/authorityondemand/#AuthorityOnDemandPodcast #DanielleHutchinson #RandySwank #TheSolomonProject #SciFiAuthor #MentalHealthAwareness #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #BookPodcast #Storytelling

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