What inspired you to write this story?
I've always been intrigued by genetics and the human genome. I found the p53 tumor suppression gene to be particularly compelling. The thought that we need this guardian of the genome to keep cancer at bay is rather concerning. We need this amazing gene to prevent our bodies from turning on themselves! I got to thinking about the loss or damaging of this gene in millions of people at once in a terror attack using nanobots, and the story grew quickly from there.
Did the story develop in any surprising ways as you wrote it?
Yes, at the beginning I didn't see Dr Cristoni coming back as subject A. That only developed in my head about halfway through writing the story.
Is this story similar to your other writing, or were you trying out something different?
Yes and no. It's similar to my other writing in that I've written on apocalyptic events before, but I never delved into the human genome as a means of delivering a disaster.
Would you like to dedicate the story to anyone in particular?
Yes, to my nephew Josh.
Interesting! Thanks, John! Be sure to check out "Genesis" and the rest of the stories on November 30.
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