Hello #mastodon and #fediverse! I am a newly arrived migrant to these alien lands, but I have been enjoying myself greatly so far. My new friend @voron suggested I write an introductory post.

My name is David. I am an #author and #journalist whose work appears regularly in The New Yorker (including a #climatechange feature later this month that I think you will love), the New York Times, Scientific American, and elsewhere. I generally cover #space and #climate issues, though I also dabble in #wine writing.

My latest book, The Mission, is the definitive (and critically-acclaimed, I am proud to say) account of the incredible true story of a team of scientists and bureaucrats who convinced #NASA to explore #Europa, the moon of #Jupiter. My next book is about the exploration of #Antarctica, including my expeditions there. #bookstodon might find it of interest.

I have been a full-time #writer for 15 years now, and have been very successful. I say this only because I am a credible source in this space, and I would like to help other #writers and #author achieve their dreams and goals as well. It is a hard business being a #journalist or book author, but not an impossible one.

Already, I have been blown away by the kindness of community members who have taken me under their wing here, and I hope to be a positive force and good community member in turn.

In real life, I live in #NewOrleans, #Louisiana, the greatest city in #America. Anyway, thank you all again for the very warm welcome. I feel very happy to be part of this #community.

(That's a lot of #hashtags so far, but I hear that's how we roll here.)