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Dilithium All the Way?

Posted in Other, tagged , , , , , , on November 13, 2024| Leave a Comment »

You know how some days a question gets stuck in your mind? For me today, it’s the question of where the energy comes from for Star Trek’s matter replicators. (Reminder: I came to Star Trek much later than Star Wars, and I’m ok with that.) Does everything in the ST universe run on dilithium?

Sure, I could look it up, but instead I’m going to use the distraction to keep the part of my mind that focuses on the future happily entertained, instead of stressfully worried. Because that leaves me with more positive energy for action.

Whatever it takes, right?

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A Great Big Bundle

Posted in Writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , on November 12, 2024| Leave a Comment »

I just received word that my Writers of the Future book (volume 39 for those who are following along) is currently part of a great big story bundle from Arc Manor.

Bundle | Arc Manor

HOW DOES THIS WORK? You may select either the base bundle of five books or the enhanced bundle of  14 books (including a surprise title by a bestselling author). 

​For each choice, there is a suggested price and a minimum price. When you select either of the two options (base bundle or enhanced bundle), you will be taken to a checkout system that displays the suggested price. You may change this to any price you like as long as it meets the minimum price requirements.

The base bundle has big name authors like Joe Haldeman and Nancy Kress and Kevin J. Anderson. The enhanced bundle contains those authors and more, including Jody Lynn Nye, Robert J. Sawyer, my collection and more! 

If that sounds like something of interest to you, scroll down the linked page to see what’s included, and enjoy!

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Need a Cozy Pick-Me-Up?

Posted in Writing, tagged , , , , , on November 8, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Do you need a post-election pick-me-up? Are you a fan of free fiction? This new online novella by Jessie Mihalik might be just the thing!

The Sorcerer Next Door

When a mysterious, well dressed new neighbor moves in next door, a potion witch’s life is about to get a lot more interesting.

A cozy, romantic story for fall.

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On Queues, Transdimensional and Otherwise

Posted in Other, tagged , , , , , on November 2, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Today is all about cake baking and other kitchen stuff. We needed a few ingredients like apples and eggs, which required a trip to the store, which in turn led to that age-old question: Why is our checkout line so slooooow? What is queuing theory anyway? And, inevitably, how would this affect procedure at a transdimensional transit hub?

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Sounds Like Fun

Posted in Writing, tagged , , , , , on October 26, 2024| Leave a Comment »

A fall Saturday with a side of free fiction, sounds like fun to me!

Who Walks With You by Premee Mohamed

With her glasses knocked off and, presumably, buried alongside her, it takes a while to realize what she’s looking at. Ah: light entering not through the usual place (the roof, which is transparent) but somewhere else (the wall, which is supposed to be opaque).

That’s right. She remembers now. The outside came in.

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The Revolution is Today

Posted in Writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on October 2, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Just a quick reminder that the Technology Revolution panel is today at 11 am Eastern!

Here’s the info:

I’ll be part of a discussion with fellow writers Jason Palmatier, John W. Maly, and Brad C. Anderson about the influence of AI and other technologies on characters and plots in sci-fi.

If you’re interested in such topics (and really, who isn’t? :), join us today at 11 am Eastern / 8 am Pacific to discuss

The Future of Sci-Fi Characters and Plots + AI.

Hosted by Bonnie D. Graham.

WATCH Live-stream and On-demand: Linkedin and Facebook and YouTube

LISTEN Live: Technology Revolution Radio and Later: On-Demand

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Counting Down to the Technology Revolution!

Posted in Writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , on September 27, 2024| Leave a Comment »

I’m pleased to announce that next week I’ll be part of a discussion panel talking about the influence of AI and other technologies on characters and plots in sci-fi!

The event will be hosted by Bonnie D. Graham and include a roster of other authors who write and think about science, fiction, and the future of technology. 

If you’re interested in topics like this (and really, who isn’t? :), join us next Wednesday at 11 am Eastern as we consult our Magic 8 Balls discuss The Future of Sci-Fi Characters and Plots + AI!

Technology Revolution: The Future of Sci-Fi Worlds + AI Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Hosted by Bonnie D. Graham

Welcome, global audience, to Technology Revolution: The Future of Now Radio, “The Future of Sci-Fi Characters and Plots + AI” we want to know, Bonnie D. on her Scarlett Mic, your predictions host and guide, Engages savvy Futurists on her into-the-future ride, Jason Palmatier, John W. Maly, J.R. Johnson and Brad C. Anderson, too, Watch or listen, we’re envisioning Sci-Fi + AI for you!

Listen LIVE on VoiceAmerica Business: Technology Revolution Radio

Watch Live-stream: Linkedin + Facebook + YouTube 

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One One Two

Posted in Writing, tagged , , , , , , , , on September 26, 2024| Leave a Comment »

This lovely story from Eleanor R. Wood on Flash Fiction Online is just what I needed to brighten my day.

I hope it cheers you too.

Fibonacci

One sample of DNA.

One chance to prove herself and silence her peers.

And if you’d like to know more about some of the science behind the story, check out these links.

Nautilus

What’s special about the shape of a Nautilus shell? Find out.

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More, Please!

Posted in Writing, tagged , , , , , , on September 19, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Today, a super-sized interview on the future of speculative fiction from Reactor Magazine.

Eighteen Authors, Two Big Questions: What Is the Best Thing Happening in SFF Right Now, and What Do We Need More Of?

What do some of the biggest names in SFF have to say about current bookish trends, or what the future might hold?

The authors:

They had me at cozy fantasy. And also “very interesting, complicated, messy, ruthless female protagonist.” And dragons. And Scandinavian werewolves!

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Obviously!

Posted in Science!, Writing, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on September 16, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Today’s question of the day: 

BBC World Service – The Climate Question, Can Science Fiction help us fight climate change?

The acclaimed US sci-fi author Kim Stanley Robinson is also a star in the world of climate activism because his work often features climate change – on Earth and beyond. Robinson has been a guest speaker at the COP climate summit, and novels such as The Ministry For The Future and The Mars Trilogy are admired by everyone from Barack Obama to former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres. 

Now, the answer to this question seems fairly self-evident to me. I see innovation as a conversation, in a way, between what is and what we can imagine will be. And fiction is excellent at helping us imagine new and better worlds.

Other examples of sci-fi ideas made real:

Ten Inventions Inspired by Science Fiction | Smithsonian

6 scientific innovations inspired by science fiction

10 ‘Star Trek’ Technologies That Actually Came True | HowStuffWorks

Look around you. What are our technological and social capabilities? What are our needs? And what do you think we’ll invent next?

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