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This article on writing realistic research labs is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Ben Taylor […]

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Yesterday I updated my author events page and realized that I have A LOT of exciting things coming up over the next few months. So much that it merits a blog post of its own. Without further ado, here are some coming attractions. January 30: #SFFpit Returns The tenth #SFFpit will take place on Wednesday, […]

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This article on emergency triage for writers is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. The Expert: Rachel Berros Rachel Berros […]

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It’s 2019, and I have fantastic news. The January issue of Galaxy’s Edge magazine includes my story, “A Song for Persephone.” This is a very different kind of story for me, and its origins are rather interesting. A few years ago, I saw a story call for a themed anthology. I liked the theme and […]

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A lot of people are eager to see 2018 out the door. I get it. Nevertheless, as this year draws to a close I thought I’d highlight some good things that took place. Not just to me, but to some of my friends in the writing world. Here they are, five amazing things that happened […]

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This article on advanced life support is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Stacey Berg is […]

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This article on artificial intelligence is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Dan Rowinski is an […]

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If you want to write a lot, you have to read a lot. That’s a little nugget of wisdom from Stephen King, and still holds true for the modern author. To be successful requires constantly working to learn and improve. As readers of this blog know, I’m a huge proponent of learning under the guidance […]

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A few years ago, I began inviting hosting scientists, engineers, doctors, and other experts to my blog to discuss their subject of expertise as it applies to science fiction and fantasy. I had no idea that the blog series would go on to collect over 150 articles, or that we’d develop it into a book […]

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This article on erroneous code in fiction is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert K.J. Harrowick […]

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