Alden Globe

Alden Globe grew up in Marblehead, Massachusetts. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Victoria College at the University of Toronto, a degree in Law from the University of New Hampshire, and attended executive education at Harvard Business School.

His career focuses on speeding access to critical knowledge that improves the performance of frontline staff, from pilots and customer service agents, to IT professionals.

Globe has been recognized for technical innovation by IABC, Multimedia Magazine, MISQ, Computerworld, Smithsonian, US West, J.D. Edwards, Microsoft, Jeppesen a Boeing Co., and BMC Software. He lives in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I’ve spent my career in information technology, helping people quickly access critical information—whether it’s pilots, sales teams, or IT professionals. I’m currently a value engineer with BMC Software and I work remotely from Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

What is your book Daughter of Mars about?
Daughter of Mars is a near-future thriller that exposes the rising threat of fake pharmaceuticals laced with illicit opioids. When Rave Maps loses her young nephew to this crisis, she realizes her usual problem-solving skills aren’t enough. To stop the global drug trade, she taps into her military background and even follows the danger to Mars, where she reconnects with her AI Digital Twin who’s been hiding there for years.

You’ve said this story is very personal. Can you tell us why?
In 2017, my 21-year-old daughter Maddy died after taking a counterfeit pill laced with fentanyl. Since then, my wife and I have worked to raise awareness by sharing Maddy’s story in schools, the media, and with lawmakers in Colorado. Writing this series helped me process my grief and allowed me to educate others about the fentanyl crisis. Proceeds from the books support Maddy’s Garden of Light at the Yampa River Botanic Park in Steamboat Springs.

Why did you choose to write a future-based series?
I wanted to shine a light on the value engineering profession and highlight women in technology by creating an all-female team of problem-solvers. Setting the story in the near future allowed me to explore big global issues like AI, climate change, and fentanyl in a fresh, meaningful way.

What inspires your books?
My inspiration comes from real-world headlines. Daughter of the Cloud explores AI, Daughter of the Storm focuses on climate change, and Daughter of Mars tackles the fentanyl crisis. These stories are personal, but they also aim to spark important conversations about the issues shaping our world.

Will there be more books in this series?
Daughter of Mars completes the trilogy, which is now available as a single collection called Value Never Sleeps. I’m currently working on a screenplay that will explore Rave Maps’ younger years and the experiences that shaped her.

What was the biggest challenge in writing this book?
The hardest part was figuring out who the audience is. The books are part travel, part tech, and part social commentary. I’ve found they really connect with readers who enjoy strong female leads and meaningful, real-world issues.

Did you travel to the locations featured in the book?
Yes! I’ve visited almost every location in the books—except Shanghai and Mars. Not yet, anyway.

Is there anything else you’d like readers to know?
I’m incredibly grateful for every reader who takes time to explore these stories. As an indie author, every review, every recommendation, truly matters. The themes in these books—AI, climate change, and fentanyl—are shaping our future right now. I hope these stories inspire readers to stay aware, ask questions, and keep learning.

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