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Author's 'Son of Nobody' Explores Greed and Letting Go

4/19/2026

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The author’s new novel, Son of Nobody, centers on letting go and societal greed.
They describe their writing process as influenced by music, especially Brian Eno’s Music for Airports, which helps focus.
They share a past job as a dishwasher in a tree-planting camp.
They plan to visit Australia, acknowledging its societal issues while looking forward to its wildlife.

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Story summary

The author’s new novel, Son of Nobody, centers on letting go and societal greed.
They describe their writing process as influenced by music, especially Brian Eno’s Music for Airports, which helps focus.
They share a past job as a dishwasher in a tree-planting camp.
They plan to visit Australia, acknowledging its societal issues while looking forward to its wildlife.