ABOUT
NICHOLAS LINKE
AUTHOR
Nicholas Linke is a storyteller whose work merges ancient myth with modern science, exploring timeless questions through immersive, thought-provoking worlds. He is the author of The Moirae, Malignant, Tangents, and the children’s book Dharma & Eldon and the Sandwich, co-written with his wife for their three kids, Stink Finks. Across his writing, Nicholas investigates destiny, identity, and critical thinking in a universe designed to grow alongside its readers.
DESIGNER
With a master’s in instructional development and years of experience in curriculum design, Nicholas creates learning systems that blend clarity, creativity, and purpose. Through Glassroom Hive, he develops eLearning experiences that support collaboration, innovation, and adaptability in learning environments. His work exists at the merger of scenario experiences, gamification, and adult pedagogy where design meets meaning.​
EDUCATOR
After more than a decade teaching science at both secondary and collegiate levels, Nicholas created Hourglass Science to address widening gaps in scientific literacy. He is currently pursuing an EdD in educational technology, focusing on the future of innovation, critical thinking, and edutainment.
KEY COLLABORATORS
KRISTINA DAWN LINKE
Kristina Dawn Linke is a co-author of The Moirae series as well as Dharma & Eldon, a children’s book that creatively blends mythical characters with life lessons on cooperation and effort.
Published by Compass Flower Press in 2020, Dharma & Eldon and the Sandwich was a collaborative effort between Kristina and Nicholas Linke, featuring characters like Dharma the Donkicorn and Eldon the Elephant, who navigate challenges in sharing and fairness.
Kristina’s background in imaginative storytelling shines through in her work, crafting engaging stories that impart meaningful life lessons through colorful characters and whimsical settings.
Her contributions to The Moirae universe bring a depth of creativity, balancing darker philosophical themes with a touch of imaginative flair.
Joseph Gabriel Plaggenberg is a multi-faceted creative individual, contributing to The Moirae universe through his work with the band Modern Gods and as the author of An Account of Mister Contagious.
His collaboration with Nicholas Linke spans both literary and musical realms, helping to shape the universe's auditory and narrative elements.
The Modern Gods project intertwines with the overarching themes of mythology, fate, and modern dilemmas explored in The Moirae, creating a cohesive, multi-sensory experience for audiences.
Joseph’s storytelling style, marked by its experimental and philosophical tone, complements the complex narrative structure of The Moirae universe, adding another layer of depth and immersion for readers and listeners alike.
