Book 17: The Martian Chronicles
The Martian Chronicles is a classic by Ray Bradbury that explores the colonization of Mars and the various paranormal, emotional and very human problems encountered therein.
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Science Fiction 101 Review
Science Fiction 101 is an anthology of hand-picked classic science fiction from the Golden Age of the genre.
No Woman Born: A Study in Character
The novella “No Woman Born” shows us that a science fiction story can have an incredibly low amount of action while still being incredibly compelling.
Book 16: I, Robot
I’m so excited to dive into I, Robot, the 16th book on my list and a science fiction gem.
Characterization in Science Fiction – The More the Merrier
Robert Silverberg’s Science Fiction 101 offers some interesting ideas about science fiction that are worth discussing.
Book 15: Space Cadet
In which I once again put down a book that is becoming painful to read. Robert Heinlein’s Space Cadet is heavy on the world-building, light on the pacing and story.
What Makes Great Science Fiction?
I think the best science fiction stories are jarring. They wake us up and show us to ourselves.
Lessons From Five Years of (Attempted) Novel-Writing
It’s been an intense journey, with many hills and valleys, but the past five years of writing my novel have brought some hard-won lessons.
The Quest to Overcome Humanity: Black Mirror’s Warning
The show Black Mirror shows us the consequences of attempting to overcome humanity.
