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August 31, 2016
Science round-up inspiration -11
It’s been a while since I produced one of my end of the month science round-ups. However, recently a few items have grabbed my attention as a science fiction writer. As always these are not in any order of scientific importance. However, as any writer knows it’s these sort of things that start you asking … Continue Reading →
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August 17, 2016
Science fiction – how much world building?
I suppose when it comes to world building converting a book to the big (or small) screen is the ultimate, in that someone has done all the work for you. However, I sometimes think rendering a book into film can spoil the reading. It’s hard then not to visualise the places and characters as those … Continue Reading →
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August 3, 2016
Science fiction author + Holiday = Inspiration
The joy of a holiday to me is that I’m away from all those little chores that have to be done and in a world of things I want to do, which I have to admit on holiday is not a lot. Yes there are places I want to see, otherwise why travel somewhere new? … Continue Reading →
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July 20, 2016
Science fiction and being human
In my last blog I discussed the science of science fiction and how as writers we deal with it or don’t deal with it. Bottom line? I know how to use my HD TV, my pc, mobile phone and digital camera. I might have some very basic idea how they work, but that’s it. So … Continue Reading →
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July 6, 2016
How much science is in science fiction?
Last time I talked about why I write science fiction and I guess, bottom line, it just feels the most natural thing for me to do. However, as soon as you start writing science fiction you face the dilemma of just how do you cope with the science that underpins it. After all, it’s the … Continue Reading →
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June 22, 2016
Why I write science fiction
In my last blog I questioned if blogging was wasting my time. I concluded it was, but it wasn’t all the time if that makes sense. I don’t want to stop blogging, I enjoy it. However, I did need to reassess my blog, content, timing, frequency etc. so that it both works for me and … Continue Reading →
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May 31, 2016
Blogging – am I wasting my time?
In a recent series of blogs I described my experience of taking the James Patterson master class on writing. This was triggered by the simple fact that I’m not selling many books, despite the fact that those who have read them have enjoyed them. And yes, taking that master class has changed the way I … Continue Reading →
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May 25, 2016
My monthly science highlights – 10)
I can’t believe I have now been producing these monthly blog round ups of what’s caught my eye in science for 10 months. From the feedback they seem to be appreciated. So here we go with this month’s selection: Out There… Five human space flight missions coming up: I’ll give the link to this one … Continue Reading →
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May 18, 2016
Go on, try it – read some science fiction
I write science fiction, I read science fiction and I watch science fiction. That’s not all I do I hasten to add. If you’ve been reading my blog recently you’ll know I’ve been reading a number of detective stories / thrillers and that I’m writing a sort of detective story (OK with a supernatural element … Continue Reading →
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May 11, 2016
My writing – going back to basics 5)
I’m nearing the end of the James Patterson Master class set of videos. I have a routine for them now, I watch them in two’s. I watch the second one I watched the previous time and a new one. The first time I watch one of them I take notes, yes to refer to, but … Continue Reading →
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