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Michael Kan

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Michael Kan It's like being on an adventure. There are ups and downs with the writing. You are coming up with great ideas, and putting them to paper. At the same …moreIt's like being on an adventure. There are ups and downs with the writing. You are coming up with great ideas, and putting them to paper. At the same time, you find yourself struggling to start a new sentence or chapter. But ultimately, it's fun and satisfying, especially when you craft something you are proud of. A special kind of enjoyment you can't find anywhere else. (less)
Michael Kan A lot of it has to do with letting your imagination run wild. Just thinking up fun ideas and playing around with them. This is especially true for sci…moreA lot of it has to do with letting your imagination run wild. Just thinking up fun ideas and playing around with them. This is especially true for science fiction writing. The story needs to be grounded in logic, but then again the possibilities can be near endless when one is imagining the future or some alien world. The writing can also feel quite personal when you start basing the story off of real events, or your own experiences. And I think that can fuel your writing. (less)
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Between the Android and Me by Michael Kan
"Between the Android and Me by Michael Kan is a great science fiction novel that delivers on every front!
The writing style is well developed and expertly delivered to produce a very enjoyable and utterly engaging reading experience. The world-building" Read more of this review »
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The book’s title gives you a good idea of what this horror story is about. It’s definitely not a light-hearted scary story. But it basically delivers on various fronts for horror fans with plenty of graphic violence and heinous acts, without getting ...more
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This book has a very unique premise you won't find in more mainstream sci-fi novels: Without spoiling too much, it involves a group of insects transported to another planet light years away and the epic civilization-building that ensues.

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