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Now Available Online at Time Out Bookstore https://shop.timeout.co.nz/p/sophiai-the-story-of-c-h-i-l-d?barcode= More about Time Out:An independent bookstore with an independent spirit, since 1988 New Zealand Bookseller of the Year 2016London Book Fair International Bookseller of the Year Finalist 2017Albert-Eden Best Retail Store 2017, 2018, 2019 Situated in the heart of Mt Eden Village, Time Out is a community hub and haven for bibliophiles. Our award-winning staff are… 
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Small Beginnings…. Recently we had the privilege of being mentioned by Jon @SciFiScavenger, a YouTuber who dedicates a large part of his life to reading, reviewing and providing information to Sci Fi enthusiasts. Here’s the link: 
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Unfortunately Dougal Broon followed the path to its conclusion… 
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What did I just spy at Penny’s Bookshop? Can you spot the book that is really exciting? …that’s right! SophiAI, retailing at $37.99 is now available for the first time at Penny’s Bookstore in Chartwell Centre, Hamilton. If you live in New Zealand, or represent a bookstore in New Zealand, and would like to place an order, please email me at penpheer@gmail.com. 
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Darn it Dougal, really! More? 
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They Say… …the first eight lines of a book tells one if it will be a good book to read. Here’s the first eight lines of SofiAI: “‘The man who created the world’s first autonomous, self-aware AI’. Professor Jonathan Laurence (Larry) Tusk laughed at the thought. He wondered how his biography would read one day. He was… 
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Dougal, Dougal! What on earth?!? 
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An Intro to SophiAI Introducing “SophiAI: The Story of C.H.I.L.D.”—a gripping sci-fi thriller that delves into the intricate dance between artificial intelligence and human consciousness. Set against the backdrop of a world teetering on the brink of World War III, this narrative explores the profound question: Can a creation surpass its creator in understanding the essence of humanity? Synopsis:… 
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Dougal Broon is Still At Large It appears our bustling reporter is still stirring in the deep South… 
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Dougal Broon Investigates 📽️ The Mystery of Ana WainaJoin Dougal Broon, an inquisitive (and slightly bumbling) local reporter, as he investigates the strange happenings at Ana Waina, a quiet boutique winery in the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps. What secrets lie behind the estate’s gates? Why has wine production mysteriously stopped? And what could billionaire tech mogul… 
