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Dear Spacetravellers, Sci-fi loves the dramatic version of invasion: ships appear, lasers fire, cities explode, heroes run. But if you strip away the movie magic and ask a doctor’s favourite question — “OK… but biologically and logistically, what would really happen?” — planetary war looks very different. And honestly? Much quieter.Much slower.Much more terrifying. Because real invasions aren’t about explosions. They’re about physics and supply chains . First: forget landing

Dear Spacetravellers, First things first: this week, Planet Falrus hit #1 on Amazon’s bestseller list for Children’s Literature  — alright, in the free  category… but for a small planet with limited infrastructure and only one known export (chaos), that’s still pretty impressive 🚀 Now — onto this week’s deep dive in worldbuilding and old storytelling technologies. African Archetypes Hiding in Sci-Fi Science fiction loves its archetypes: the rebellious hacker the honor-bound

Attack on Planet Falrus just hit #1 in multiple Amazon bestseller categories ! 🏅 #1 Children’s Dystopian Sci-fi 🏅 #1 Children’s Space Exploration 🏅 #1 Children’s Action & Adventure Sci-fi I’m stunned, delighted, and honestly still processing it. 😄 Thank you to everyone who downloaded, shared, and cheered on this tiny sci-fi adventure with a big heart. It means the world. 💛 If you haven’t snagged your copy yet, it’s free for a limited time  — perfect for curious readers

Dear Spacetravellers, This week’s newsletter is an emotional one for me. It feels deeply personal. If you’ve ever lived under foreign occupation—whether due to war, civil conflict, military coups, or social unrest—especially at the hands of your own compatriots, you’ll understand the psychological terrain I’m about to explore. As some of you know, I lived through a coup d’état in my country of origin in Africa when I was a child. There are, of course, much worse things to exp

Dear Spacetravellers, When writers think about worldbuilding , they often jump straight to maps, star charts, resource spreadsheets, or pseudo-scientific lore dumps. Yet some of the most intricate worlds humans have ever imagined didn’t begin on parchment—they lived in oral storytelling traditions . Across Africa, cosmologies were safeguarded in memory long before they were ever written down. These narrative systems held creation myths, metaphysics, politics, environmental ru

One of the questions I get most often from readers of Attack on Planet Falrus  is: “How much of this is actually real?” The short answer? More than you might expect. When I was building Falrus, I wasn’t inventing a strange world purely for spectacle. I was drawing directly from real science, real medical phenomena, and real physics that already exist here on Earth —just pushed to their absolute limits. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the real-world science that shaped Falr

Science fiction wars may feature alien armadas, planet-destroying weapons, and battles that span entire galaxies—but at their core, they are rarely about technology. They are about us . Across the genre, sci-fi conflicts repeatedly return to the same deeply human questions: What do we fear? Who deserves power? How far will we go to survive? And perhaps most unsettling of all— what are we willing to become when survival is on the line? Fear Is the True First Strike In almost

Science fiction - the ultimate read? Dear Spacetravellers, ​ In a world that never stops buzzing—notifications, headlines, deadlines—most of us are desperately searching for a way to quiet the noise. Meditation apps promise calm. Breathing exercises promise clarity. But for millions of readers, a different practice has quietly taken over: Science fiction. And it might be doing more for your mind than you realize. Escaping Reality Without Avoiding It Meditation works by pullin

Attack on Planet Falrus Poster at the Swiss Post Dear friends, As the year draws to a close, I’m excited to share a milestone I’ve been quietly working toward for a long time. Attack on Planet Falrus is now available in French, German, and Italian. Seeing the story cross language barriers feels surreal — and incredibly rewarding. To celebrate, I did something a little unconventional: I had the book featured on a poster at my local Swiss post office. 📬 What surprised me most

I love to be in this world :) Happy weekend, fellow Earthlings! 🌍 I’m often asked what inspired me to write Attack on Planet Falrus , and the real answer goes all the way back to when I was 17. At the time, I wasn’t trying to make a masterpiece—I was simply bored and craving a story that felt wholesome, imaginative, and true to my own values. Even with countless books, comics, and TV shows out there (okay, maybe not that  much social media back then!), nothing gave me the ki

Hello, fellow Spacetravellers 🌌✨ I hope your week is treating you kindly. And for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere who’ve already had your first snowfall of the season—may it have brought more cozy vibes than chaos! Today, I wanted to chat about something many of you have been asking about: intergalactic travel . You know… casual Tuesday topics. Several readers wrote in after Attack on Planet Falrus , curious about how it all actually  works. Well, instead of sending

Storytelling african style If you’re searching for one powerful daily habit that can boost a child’s creativity , language development , emotional intelligence , and even academic success , you’ve found it: storytelling . Long before textbooks, screens, and educational apps, children learned through stories. Modern research continues to prove that kids thrive when stories are part of their daily lives. The Benefits of Storytelling In this edition of StoryPlanet , we explore w

Hey StoryPlanet explorer, Ever glanced at your rent, your grocery bill—or the state of humanity—and thought, “There has to be a better planet”?  Good news: one exists. Welcome to Planet Falrus . In this week’s edition, we’ll uncover 5 unexpected reasons  why Falrus doesn’t just compete with Earth—it leaves it in the cosmic dust. From an atmosphere that self-cleanses, to towns floating on giant bio-whales, and no billionaires or bureaucrats in sight—Falrus may sound like sci-f

Good day! I have exciting news :) Attack on Planet Falrus will soon be available in french, german and italian. 🌅 A New Dawn on Storyplanet Do you speak another language besides English?If you’re multilingual like me — today might be your lucky day.✨ Here in Switzerland, we live in a beautifully diverse country with French, German, and Italian  as our national languages. Because so many of you have asked… I’ve decided to give Storyplanet  the multilingual treatment. 📚 Yes —

Exciting news! From Good Morning US this week, there has been an article published about Attack on Planet Falrus! Beyond over the moon! "From the corridors of medicine to the vastness of the cosmos, Joanna Monigatti makes a bold leap. In Attack on Planet Falrus , she channels her background as a physician into a high-stakes science-fiction thriller where science and story share the same heartbeat. The novel blends rigorous scientific insight with imaginative world-building, e

At least, its newsletter has ;) We are launching a new sci-fi and African folklore newsletter that will be packed full of exciting stories. Expect thrilling space adventures, enchanting fantasy, and much-loved African tales, among much more. Explore a World of Stories Go and check it out here and be sure to subscribe for more entertaining stories that will fire up your imagination. Why Subscribe? You might wonder, why should I subscribe? Well, let me tell you! Each week, I

You can read all about the origins of 'Attack on Planet Falrus' as well as insights into the persona of Joanna Monigatti here .

Book Review: Attack on Planet Falrus by Joanna Monigatti By: Author Wrote a Book Team Posted onLast updated: October 10, 2025 Categories Book Reviews When an author hands you a world that feels both utterly new and warmly familiar, you sit up. Attack on Planet Falrus hooked us with that exact combination: bright, adventurous kids, a pinch of school-day mischief, and an escalating sci-fi threat that quickly widens into planetary stakes. You can see the whole review here :

Published 3 days ago • 1 min read Summer is now definitely over, and it's now timeto seek autumnal peace and tranquility in preparation for the winter. Why not curl up in front of a warm fire and feast your soul with the thrill of a good sci-fi adventure story or fantasy? With this in mind, have I got a treat for you today! Whether you are looking for a giveaway or to buy that special book, we have it all today. Check out 'The Volcan Council' by Laurie Bowler This one is not

Yes, it's sci-fi season here on Storyplanet. Get a load of these ROCKING thrillers! (3rd rock, that is, haha). https://storyoriginapp.com/to/QLqO1VC Enjoy a cosy autumn night in reading sci-fi fantasy books!