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October 7, 2015
VW, global corporations – and the future
I write science fiction and I’m interested in the future, how it and we the human race, will turn out. I just regret I won’t around to see most of whatever will take place. I know most of science fiction is about catastrophe and conflict, because that’s what makes a good story. However, I do … Continue Reading →
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September 30, 2015
My monthly science highlights – 1)
As a science fiction writer I regularly scan twitter and some of the news sites for the latest developments and discoveries in science. You never know what might inspire, or weave itself into a story at some point. So I thought I might trial a monthly blog on the things that have tweaked my … Continue Reading →
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September 23, 2015
Blogging ‘how to’ part 3 – be patient!
When I started with what I’d learnt in over two years of blogging, I hadn’t intended to have a series of three more ‘how to’ blogs. However, from some of the comments these have been well received. In this final blog on the subject (at least for now) I’ll cover some of, what I consider, … Continue Reading →
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September 16, 2015
Blogging – some practical ‘how to’, part 2)
Two weeks ago I talked about what I’d learnt in over two years of blogging and then in response to feedback decided to blog some practical advice. This in many ways turned out to be, hopefully, encouragement for those dithering and wondering about the technicalities of creating their own blog. For those who have gone … Continue Reading →
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September 9, 2015
Blogging – Some practical ‘how to’, part 1)
Last weeks’ blog ‘blogging – what I’ve learned so far’ proved very popular and elicited a number of comments and questions, some of them around the practicalities of getting started and running a blog. So this week I thought I’d go through some of the key things I learnt in my early blogging journey (often through … Continue Reading →
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September 2, 2015
Blogging – what I’ve learned so far
I’ve been blogging now for over two years. I publish every Wednesday and have accumulated over 125 posts. I wouldn’t say that people flock to my blog but I do get a steady stream of visitors. And occasionally my blog is picked up elsewhere which gives me some great exposure. I’m not saying I’m doing … Continue Reading →
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August 26, 2015
Science fiction, small creatures and alien life
Perhaps weirdly this blog is inspired by watching an insect on my bathroom floor. It was so small you needed a lens to see any detail at all. But there it is, perfect in its own way, complete with legs a sensory system and enough of a brain and nervous system that allows it to … Continue Reading →
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August 19, 2015
Holiday inspiration – part 2)
The second week of the holiday and therefore the second of the holiday inspiration blogs. We are now in the Loire near Saumur, a lovely part of the world and well worth exploring. We have visited the Zoo at Doue la Fontaine for the second time, having been there two years ago. Now I have … Continue Reading →
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August 12, 2015
Holiday inspiration – part1)
Bit of a risk this. Normally when I go away I have a blog or two prepared and ready to go. This time I decided to take inspiration from the holiday. At least it seemed like a good idea before I left. Phew! However, if as a writer I can’t be inspired in my writing by … Continue Reading →
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August 4, 2015
What will future generations make of us – part 2)
What will future generations make of us – part 2). Last week’s blog I admit got a bit serious. But, that’s alright, and whether you agree or disagree with my position on what future generations will think of us I don’t think it does any harm to think about it. Perhaps, in some small way … Continue Reading →
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