Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, free fiction, jobs in space, sci-fi, Writers, writing on October 10, 2025| Leave a Comment »
Today, a fun bit of free short fiction from Carrie Vaughn and Clarkesworld Magazine.
She hit send and hoped that this would be the last she had to think of it. Engineering would get the work order, run the diagnostics, the glitch would get fixed, all would be well. She was also very aware that this would probably not be the end of it. She couldn’t tell if the cramping in her stomach was lunchtime hunger or simmering rage.
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Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, data, history, problem solving, sci-fi, Thoughts, Writers, writing on September 22, 2025| Leave a Comment »
I like the data-driven articles from The Pudding, which include fun topics, great graphics and easy-to-digest research.
And hey, here’s one by Alvin Chang about science fiction!
I analyzed the top 200 sci-fi films and tv shows every decade from the 1950s to present day. What I found was that sci-fi narratives from yesteryear were quite different from today’s stories….
Sci-fi is an amazing genre.
It helps us explore our feelings about the unknown, the future, and the possible. It lets us imagine “what if” scenarios, and then build out rich worlds that our minds can occupy. It depicts dystopias we should fend off and utopias we should seek – and it teases us with the scintillating possibility that humans may actually be able to build the world we want.
But over the last few generations, it’s been harder for us to imagine this better world – and our sci-fi reflects that.
And while that may be so, sci-fi is also a critical part of highlighting society’s important problems. That’s the first step to finding a fix.
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Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2025, authors, climate fiction, creativity, inspiration, interviews, sci-fi, to read, Writers, writing on June 16, 2025| Leave a Comment »
An interview with a sci-fi author about a series that sounds good:
‘For anybody who could use a break’: A Q&A with sci-fi author Becky Chambers
So, my goal with these books was to create something that hit that same note, of: “You can just be comfy here for a while. You can just be safe. Nothing’s gonna jump at you, nothing’s gonna stress you out. But I am going to speak to you as a fellow adult. I’m going to talk to you about things that are relevant to you in your adult life.”
Sounds fun, and I’ve enjoyed other Becky Chambers books, so I’m adding the Monk & Robot series to my list.
“One of the things I aim for is just to say, hey, it doesn’t have to be this way. I think that’s the key goal of science fiction in general, whether it’s a positive future, a negative future, somewhere in between. It doesn’t have to be like this.”
— Becky Chambers
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Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, Fiction, futurism, genre fiction, interviews, introverts for the win, sci-fi, science fiction, talktalktalk, Writers, writing 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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Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, futurism, genre fiction, interviews, sci-fi, science fiction, talktalktalk, Writers, writing 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
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