John C ChristiansenI grew up in the Pacific Northwest, where I spent much of my youth drawing violent cartoons, making up gross stories, and enjoying the judgment that resulted. Having sacrificed so much time in school to these obsessions, it seemed only right to bringsome of them together into my trilogy, ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE UNIVERSE. I invite you into this universe with the first book, THE TWINKLING RUINATION, a young boy's cartoonish journey across the faces of a ruined Earth to save the life of his dear, sweet mom, who is just as ruined. In this grotesque, satirical sci-fi adventure, I infuse the silliness and fun of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett with the warmth and tenderness of Robert Crumb and Chuck Palahniuk. While I believe in kindness and human dignity, my stories often do not. But don't let that turn you away. It's still just me! Read More Read Less