Michael Grothaus

Michael Grothaus is an American-British author and journalist. His novel Beautiful Shining People is a near-future science fiction story exploring themes of artificial intelligence, human connection, and what it means to be alive in a world increasingly shaped by technology. Grothaus brings his background in technology journalism to his fiction, creating a narrative that feels both futuristic and grounded in recognisable human emotions. His prose combines speculative imagination with literary sensibility. Available as an audiobook and in print, Beautiful Shining People appeals to readers and listeners who enjoy thoughtful science fiction that uses technological themes to explore fundamental questions about humanity and connection.