A few things I came across recently…

Writing: The Temporary Career

I'm not going to name names in this post. Partly because it would be mean. Partly because I'm only speculating on the reasons why, and have no real proof. But I still wanted to talk about something that's rampant in the word of publishing. It's also rampant in other media like radio, TV, movies, and music. It's Where Are They Now Syndrome.

Upcoming 2009 fantasy and science fiction book releases - part II

Back in August 2008, the Fantasy Book Critic posted an article that showcased his pick of the best upcoming 2009 book releases. That spotlight really only scratched the sur... [More]

This weekend links post is more of a "Sunday Links" post as I completely missed my usual Friday posting date, but that's what happens sometimes.

Here we go with this round of interesting and fun links:

True or False? Scientific Research is a Requirement to Write Believable Science Fiction

So says Jason Stoddard when he talks about The Burden of the Modern Science Fiction Writer. He makes an interesting point. If science fiction is all about science, then only a thorough understanding of science, or at least the particular science around which the story revolves, will result in a believable story. Otherwise, he says, you get the ki... [More]

Another round of interesting things I came across, out a day late because yesterday was post-xmas shopping day and, more importantly, a day after xmas bike ride to burn off some of those xmas day calories.

Here they are.

Do Science Fiction Fans Hate Libraries?

My friend Megan is a librarian at a major metropolitan library. She recently asked me "why don't sci-fi and fantasy readers use libraries?" I was taken aback - I figured that genre fans everywhere used libraries and that would include readers of science fiction. But no, apparently they don't.

Discipline

If you're a writer, there a... [More]

Here's this weekend's cool and interesting links for your viewing pleasure.

The Great American Query Letter

Recently, funny things have been happening in my slush pile. I find myself receiving well-written, correctly formatted, professional-looking query letters from bad writers.

Saturn's Atmosphere Is A Modern Art Sensation

This isn't a newly-discovered Rothko painting or some kind of abstract masterpiece — it's the atmosphere of Saturn, photographed four different times on the same day.

Who are the Most Memorable Characters in Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror?

Who are the mo... [More]