Massimo Marino's Blog: The Ramblings and the Rumblings, page 23
March 30, 2014
“Fiat Lux” – The Discovery of Cosmic Background Radiation
§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
In 1965 Arno A. Penzias and Robert W. Wilson of Bell Laboratories worked at a new horn antenna designed for detecting low levels of microwave radiation. They had a problem, they found a low microwave background “noise”, nothing different from the electrical noise which produce “snow” on your television screen. They tried all they could […]
March 29, 2014
What Resonates With Readers
§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
In Kindle, readers may highlight passages of the book they’re reading. They can also share highlights with others and the notes and quotes will appear at the end of the book’s page on Amazon. These are some of the notes and highlights readers have left while enjoying Daimones (Vol.1 of the Daimones Trilogy). Wow! This thought […]
March 25, 2014
Craft of Writing Quotes
§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
Writing Quote #1. “The more intently you seek out story ideas, the likelier you will find them and know what to do with the ideas that you encounter — That is the most important lesson to learn about getting ideas for stories. The difference between a non-writer and a writer is the difference between one […]
March 24, 2014
Book Talk with Ginger Dawn …A Mischievous Magical Moment!
§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
Strong characterization, exquisite sensory language and rock-solid storytelling Daimones (Daimones Trilogy) by Massimo Marino A Book Review by Ginger Dawn Harman Strong characterization, exquisite sensory language and rock-solid storytelling make Daimones by Massimo Marino a must read. Dan Amenta begins his morning with ordinary routine. Newspaper, breakfast, and the familiar commute to work at […]
Stephen King Good Writing Rules
§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
One of the book that has to be part of a writer’s tool box is Stephen’s King “On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft” If you’ve no read it, get it NOW It ‘s just a pleasure to read to know of the man, his past, and his approach to the craft of writing. And […]
March 22, 2014
Mesmerizing Viewers and Readers. Stephen Jared – Actor and Writer
§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
Ladies and gentlemen, today I have the immense pleasure to host Stephen Jared. I know, I know. I warned some of you that we would have had a special guest, but you have to agree with me: I floored you! […]
Mesmerizing Viewers and Readers. Stephen Jared – Actor and Writer
March 19, 2014
The author is the most fragile link in the publishing process
§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Eva Fejos worked in one of the largest Hungarian women’s magazines, Nők Lapja (Women’s Journal), as a journalist from 2001 until 2012. She was the recipient of both the Award for Quality Journalism and the Award for Excellence. She is tremendously fond of traveling. Her many experiences give a personal touch to […]
The author is the most fragile link in the publishing process
March 18, 2014
The Meaning of Life
§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
The Meaning of Life Oh no, not yet another to sell ‘his’ meaning of life… but what about we stop for a second; what gives a meaning to your life? Many suggest living every day as if it was going to be the last one. Sure, our priorities would change, but I find the suggestion […]
March 15, 2014
The Indie Minimum Wage and the ebook Minimum Price
§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
If you remember, Apple Inc. lost a legal battle over ebook price, started in 2012. They are appealing, now. For a long background see CNET’s extensive overview from mid-2013, but the battle over ebook price has an impact on everyone, those who read—and write—ebooks. When Apple lost the case, the result was that Amazon was able to keep […]
March 14, 2014
Author Alliance’s Joseph Spuckler reviews Daimones by Massimo Marino #scifi
§ Author Massimo Marino - ... A scientist envisioning Science Fiction
Daimones (Daimones Trilogy) Book Review Daimones by Massimo Marino is the first book in the Daimones Trilogy. Marino background is science having worked at CERN and the Lawrence Berkeley Lab. He currently lives in France near the Swiss border. Marino is the author of several other books. One of the most enjoyable things about reading books […]
Author Alliance’s Joseph Spuckler reviews Daimones by Massimo Marino #scifi