In a drought-stricken, post-apocalyptic world where two powerful water families rule, the son of the Cambodian water mogul abandons his AI dating empire to launch a bold environmental venture—only to be blamed for unleashing a rainstorm that spawns a dangerous new rival.
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Writing Notes
Amazon X-Ray for The Water Carriers
Early on, my friend Ed told me I had invented so many words I should start a glossary, which I did. It was fun to watch the list grow as the book evolved. Fantastic ideas were wholly made up, like a food called Butazeri and the incredible device everyone wears ...
Why I wrote The Water Carriers
There are so many reasons why I started writing The Water Carriers. I’ve had many book ideas before now. The real question is why did I finish writing this book? The last few years have been bizarre. During the Covid-19 lockdown, I often thought about how to prepare for emergencies. ...
The future of AI
While writing The Water Carriers, I constantly tried to imagine how AI would work in the future. I decided this experience would be highly personal and everpresent. It wouldn’t be a tool you ask questions, like today. It would be more like a companion always there to help you get ...