Imagine waking up one morning to find that all technology has suddenly stopped working. No lights, no phones, no cars, no computers – nothing electronic functions anymore. There is no electricity, none of your appliances are working, you have woken up to a new way of life. This unthinkable scenario is the chilling premise of my new dystopian novel, The Other Side of the Sun.
In this novel, we follow the harrowing journey of one family as they struggle to adapt and survive in a world devoid of modern conveniences. While the sudden loss of technology triggers chaos and unrest across society, their suburban neighborhood provides them a reasonable amount of stability and resources to start. But danger still lurks right outside their door. Danger that only increases with each passing day.
As food spoils in useless refrigerators and darkness envelops their home each night, reality slowly starts to sink in. They must learn to procure fresh water, defend themselves from the desperate, forage for food, and care for community members in need. Every day brings an impossible choice between morality and survival.
Welcome to the New World
Immersed in the daily fight for survival, it’s alarming how quickly society regresses from a comfortable suburban life to struggling pioneers. Laundry, hygiene, cooking, warmth – every facet of daily life becomes a harsh challenge without the basics we take for granted. Have you ever made a fire? Do you know how to purify water? How about forage for food? These tasks are not easy without the aid of technology.
Yet even stripped of all technology and infrastructure, humanity finds a way to endure. Albeit in a much more primal form. Deprived of food, some neighbors reveal their savage side, turning against each other. But some also rise as leaders, devising plans to rebuild community amidst the anarchy. Relationships are tested as never before. Loved ones are lost and mourned. Alliances form where once there was only cordial distance. And the collapsed world shrinks down to the tribe around you.
John’s only thought is keeping his family alive another day. He discovers abilities and toughness he didn’t know he possessed. His wife Alex uncovers deep wells of wisdom and grit to guide them forward. Together they shield their make-shift family from the horror while preparing them for this harsh new existence.
Throughout this struggle, they discover what truly matters most in life. They gain first-hand insight into how dependent human civilization is on the technological framework supporting it. And they learn that only steadfast love, grit and faith can weather even the most terrifying nights ahead.
Could You Survive The Techpocalypse?
While complete technological collapse may seem unfathomable, history shows civilizations can rapidly lose the comforts and conveniences they depend on. Whether from war, disasters, disease or system failure, the unthinkable can become reality before we know it.
So in the spirit of The Other Side of the Sun, what basic emergency preparations could help you survive a similar “techpocalypse” event? Here are some ideas to start:
- Stockpile 3-6 months of non-perishable food, water, medicine, batteries, etc.
- Have self-defense items and training for security when law enforcement vanishes.
- Store paper maps, books, and analog tools for navigation, building, communication.
- Develop practical skills like gardening, farming, hunting, fishing, trapping, cooking from scratch.
- Set up alternative energy and water sources not reliant on municipal supply.
- Learn first aid skills and stock medical supplies to handle emergencies when hospitals close.
- Strengthen local community relationships and discuss emergency plans with neighbors.
Of course, we all hope such catastrophic failure never happens. But a little prudent preparation could make a life-saving difference if the unthinkable occurs. One key lesson from The Other Side of the Sun is just how quickly the comfort of “normal” can disappear.
Stay Tuned…
Throughout this blog series, I’ll share more insights and exclusive excerpts from the book as the release date approaches. We’ll talk survival skills, hiking and camping, all the best things in life. Who knows where we’ll go. At the end of the day, we’ll learn some stuff, be better prepared and have some fun on the way. Sign up below to get new posts sent to your inbox, along with other updates about The Other Side of the Sun.
This thrilling apocalyptic survival story aims to entertain – but also to provoke deeper thought on the fragile nature of civilization. We live ever more dependent on the systems supporting us, but how quickly could it all disappear? I hope this blog provokes discussion and thought on how we can strengthen community and prepare for potential disasters.
Thank you for joining me to peer through the lens into this dystopian world! Experience the struggle and insights along with all the characters amidst the collapse of everything they once knew. Click here to watch the video trailer and let the adventure begin…