Dani Kollin

Dani Kollin is an American science fiction author best known for co-writing The Unincorporated series with his brother Eytan Kollin. The series began with The Unincorporated Man in 2009, which won the Prometheus Award for libertarian science fiction. The Unincorporated series explores themes of economics, personal freedom, and social structures through a future world where individuals can sell shares of themselves as corporations. Along with his brother, Kollin completed the series with three additional novels: The Unincorporated War, The Unincorporated Woman, and The Unincorporated Future. While primarily focused on novel-length works, Kollin has also contributed short fiction to various science fiction publications and anthologies. His writing frequently examines the intersection of technology, commerce, and individual liberty. Prior to his writing career, Kollin worked in advertising and marketing, experience that informs some of the commercial and economic themes present in his work. He continues to write and collaborate with his brother on new projects.

Reader reviews focus heavily on The Unincorporated series, which averages 3.8/5 stars on Goodreads and 4.1/5 on Amazon across all books. Readers praise: - Complex exploration of economic systems and personal freedom - World-building that extends corporate concepts to human identity - Plot complexity that increases through the series "The economic and philosophical discussions are fascinating" notes one Amazon reviewer Main criticisms: - Dense exposition, especially in early chapters - Too much focus on financial/economic details - Some characters feel underdeveloped "Gets bogged down in long explanations of corporate structures" is a common complaint The first book receives the strongest ratings (4.0 on Goodreads), with slightly lower scores for later volumes. Reviews indicate readers who enjoy economic science fiction and libertarian themes connect most with the series, while those seeking character-driven narratives express less satisfaction. The series has under 5,000 total Goodreads ratings, suggesting a dedicated but relatively small readership.

The Unincorporated Man (2009) In a future where individuals can sell shares of themselves as corporations, a wealthy 21st century businessman awakens from cryogenic freezing to find himself in a radically different economic system.

The Unincorporated War (2010) The conflict between Earth and the outer colonies escalates as different visions for humanity's economic future clash in armed combat.

The Unincorporated Woman (2011) A female executive from the past emerges from cryogenic sleep to become a key figure in the ongoing struggle between personal autonomy and corporate control.

The Unincorporated Future (2012) The series concludes as the fate of human freedom hangs in the balance during the final confrontation between incorporated and unincorporated societies.

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