Joachim Jared is a Filipino author whose lifelong passion for science fiction fuels his storytelling. Born and raised in the Philippines, he later lived in various cities in the United States and visited Singapore, experiences that enriched his perspective on culture and technology. A computer scientist by training, he brings analytical precision to his writing while maintaining a deep appreciation for the genre's ability to blend reality with imagination. ECHOES OF TIME marks his debut into published fiction?a meticulously crafted time travel saga born from decades of consuming sci-fi literature and films. When not writing, Jared enjoys exploring the intersections of technology and human experience?often with cups of strong coffee in hand?while seeking new ways to challenge readers' perceptions of possibility.