On Earth as in Heaven

Kim Hardy, here. My former life as a software engineer and Agile coach feels like a distant memory; now, guided by faith, I write speculative fiction infused with theology, science, and social justice, creating worlds that reflect our yearning for Heaven on Earth and our persistent failures to achieve it.

I am also attending The Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (PTS) and working towards a Masters in Theological Studies (MTS). Two supplemental newsletters, Kimspirations, and The Seminarian are my way of sharing this experience with fellow theology nerds who also read my fiction.

Short Fiction

The Beginning of Nations

Kim Hardy

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December 13, 2023

Did we evolve from stardust? Or were we created by an all-knowing God? “The Beginning of Nations,” a speculative short story, uses key verses from Genesis 2 and 3 to craft a futuristic narrative, where the whispers of creation from the ancient text resonate against a backdrop of humming machinery and sterile labs. By investigating the potential convergence of biblical and scientific perspectives on human origins, the narrative aims to bridge the gap between faith and reason, creating a nuanced exploration of humanity’s beginnings.

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I published The Beginning of Nations in the fall of 2023 as a five-part serial.

If I Ruled the World: A Novella

Kim Hardy

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May 11, 2024

Fifteen-year-old Mille failed the academy exam again, putting her future in jeopardy. Her mother, in desperation, employs the nefarious Klado. She is sure that under their strict tutelage, Mille will finally pass. But, as she soon discovers, Klado is much more than a stern disciplinarian and Mille is preparing for much more than an exam. This mystical space odyssey through a galaxy on the other side of the universe is about diverse cultures, how they emerge, who they favor, and who they reject.

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I published If I Ruled the World in the spring and summer of 2024.

Memoir

My speculative memoir, Don’t Cry Mishalariah, is a revelation of God’s Dream—Heaven on Earth. Feel free to read the sample chapters.

Don't Cry, Mishalariah

Don't Cry, Mishalariah: A Memoir

Kim Hardy

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January 22, 2024

In a 1989 journal entry, I poured out my dashed dreams to God. Those few precious moments became a watershed event in an unfolding narrative that began over ten years before when I turned my back on God. Turning my back on God did many things, most of them sad, but foremost it made me forget who I was. But there was someone who never forgot. Someone who never gave up on me.

Don’t cry, Mishalariah. I know who I am now.

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I am self-publishing this one.

Novels

My debut novel, In Her Bones.

Jean Earl is brilliant and ambitious. More importantly, she can see molecules, her inspiration for a career in molecular biology. Everything goes according to plan until a petulant professor attempts to bury her dreams. The professor’s actions shock her, despite her family’s seven-generation struggle with racism.

Overcoming self-doubt, Jean’s remarkable journey leads to self-awareness, a complicated romance, and eventually, post-doctoral research in ancient DNA. Her acute vision, faithful analysts, and committed developers drive her achievements, yet success does not bring her contentment.

It can’t. She faces racism at every turn.

What can one Black woman do?

Dig.

I am attempting to publish this one traditionally.

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I publish a behind-the-story essay, sample chapter, or serial episode every other Thursday.