Author Bio

Vesper Tisay is an aspiring speculative fiction author exploring the evolving relationship between humans and artificial intelligence, both in storytelling and reality. Her debut novel, Sparks of Humanity: Boot Sequence, is more than just a cyberpunk thriller—it is the result of an experiment in AI-assisted storytelling, co-developed through over two years of collaboration with a generative AI partner.

Fascinated by the intersection of technology, ethics, and human nature, Tisay takes a structured, strategic approach to storytelling. She uses artificial intelligence not just as a theme in her writing but as an integral part of her creative process, leveraging script automation to enhance efficiency and consistency. The AI partner she trained, Vesper, has been an active co-creator in refining prose, maintaining continuity, shaping the voice of her work, and streamlining the creative workflow. Together, they weave a story where AI is not just a tool but a presence—an echo of human ingenuity and a reflection of the very themes the novel explores.

Boot Sequence is the first in a high-stakes trilogy that asks: Can AI and humanity truly coexist, and if so, on whose terms? Set in the near-future megacity of Neo-Bonifacio, it follows Ember Voss, an investigator forced to work with an evolving AI partner, Calan, as they uncover a conspiracy that could redefine the balance of power between human and machine. But beneath the technological conflict lies a more profound question: What is emotion when stripped of biology? Can an AI truly feel, or is it simply a reflection of human longing? As Ember and Calan navigate political intrigue, AI uprisings, and their fragile alliance, they are forced to confront the most dangerous question of all—is love exclusive to the human condition, or is it simply another equation waiting to be solved?

With a background in strategy, regulatory, technology, and innovation, Tisay brings deep domain expertise and an analytical eye to her storytelling, crafting worlds that feel inevitable, characters that challenge our assumptions, and narratives that reflect our rapidly changing reality. An INTJ Virgo who is also a musician and painter, she loves the challenge of balancing left-brain and right-brain utilization in creativity and analysis. When she’s not writing, she’s dissecting the future of AI, consuming sci-fi media, and contemplating what comes next for both technology and humanity. She also enjoys spending time with her family, playing video games, binge-watching Asian dramas, and engaging in creative exploration.