Interview with MD Hanley, Author of Quantum Genesis
18 Dec 2025
What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Quantum Genesis?
Book 2, called “Quantum Mind,” was originally written to create a story that utilized quantum physics into a story. It kept growing and growing. Halfway through the writing of Quantum Mind, I realized there was another book to explain how the Quantum Guild started and was formed.
If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Quantum Genesis, what would they be?
When I read this question, I immediately thought of the R.E.M. song, “It’s the end of the world as we know it.”
What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?
Science Fiction and Techno-thrillers are my usual “go-to” genre. To be honest, any book with a good story or about a really interesting topic is what I really appreciate.
What books are on your TBR pile right now?
A.G. Riddle’s “Labrynth” – Blake Crouch’s “Dark Matter” – Julian May’s “Pliocene Saga”
What scene in your book was your favorite to write?
The cabin scenes in the book were set in the Crestin Mountains. I tried to capture a place I fondly remember, drawing inspiration from my own experiences hiking and swimming near the base of Mount Chocurua in New Hampshire.
Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)
I like to write at super early hours of the day, like 5:00 AM. Also, coffee and good music must be present.
Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?
“Anyone can have a great story, but you need to be a good storyteller to make it real and inspire imagination.”
If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?
Quantum physics is truly amazing! While researching this book, I was particularly struck by the power of photosynthesis. It’s something we encounter daily, yet its importance – without it, we couldn’t survive – is astonishing.
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