Steve Gay is a writer of science fiction, historical fiction and short stories. He grew up in central England, and in Connecticut. He wrote his first novel on the train as he commuted to work to London. He left his career and completed a masters degree in writing at the University of Warwick. His first published novel, The Birds that do not Sing was the product of those studies, a historical novel published in 2020 and set during the Second World War. The Callista Alignment is Steve’s first science fiction novel, the beginning of The Natural Human Saga series. Published in 2024 it was awarded a prestigious Kirkus star. The second book in the series, The Callista Ascendancy was published in 2025. Steve lives in the Midlands and is never happier than when he is ski-ing with his wife and adult children, or touring in his campervan. His laptop is a constant companion.