Demeter by Philippa Robinson | Romantic Science Fiction with Grit
- Philippa Robinson
- 3 hours ago
- 2 min read
I’m very happy to say that Demeter is officially out in the world.
This novel is the first release in my Lost Colonies, a connected universe of science-fiction stories designed to stand on their own while sharing the same underlying world, history, and power structures.
Why the Lost Colonies Series Exists
As a woman who reads science fiction, I’ve often found myself choosing between two shelves:
hard science fiction with big ideas but little emotional intimacy
or romance-led sci-fi where the relationship overshadows the world, the stakes, and the story
The Lost Colonies series exists because I wanted the hybrid I couldn’t reliably find; science fiction with grit, scale, consequence, and a strong romantic through-line that matters without consuming the narrative.
These are stories written for readers who want:
world-building and plot that hold up
characters shaped by systems, power, and survival
romance that develops inside those pressures rather than replacing them
How the Series Works
Each novel in the Lost Colonies series is a standalone story set within the same universe.
They:
can be read in any order
follow different characters, locations, and situations
share thematic DNA, corporate forces, and historical echoes
You don’t need to commit to a long, linear saga to enjoy these books, but if you read more than one, you’ll start to notice the threads connecting them.
About Demeter
Demeter is a colony-world story about control, adaptation, and what happens when people become assets inside corporate systems designed to optimise outcomes rather than protect individuals.
While it contains romantic elements, Demeter is not a romance-first novel. The relationship threads influence decisions, vulnerabilities, and consequences, they are part of the machinery of the story rather than something separate from it. If you're interested in a longer write-up about the story and its themes you can do so here.
Writing the Book
Demeter was written over approximately four months, from start to finish. It was a focused, intentional process, shaped by a clear series vision rather than discovery writing or improvisation.
That momentum has carried directly into the next novel.
What Comes Next
Book Two, Tartaros, is already underway and is planned for completion in March 2026. It is another standalone story within the Lost Colonies universe, pushing both the science-fiction stakes and the romantic tensions into new territory.
Where to Buy
Demeter is available now on Amazon in paperback and Kindle:
Thank You
If you’ve ever wanted science fiction that doesn’t ask you to choose between world-building and emotional connection, this series was written for you.
More soon.
Pip
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