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All the Time

Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, change, community, inspiration, reading, Thoughts, Writers on October 6, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“It’s important to remember that we all change each other’s minds all the time. Any good story is a mind-altering substance.”

― Hank Green, A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor

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The Revolution is Today

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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Counting Down to the Technology Revolution!

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

Watch Live-stream: Linkedin + Facebook + YouTube

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One One Two

Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, cli-fi, climate fiction, free fiction, genre fiction, science, Writers, writing 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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We Can

Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, creativity, Thoughts, Writers, writing on September 25, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“You can write. You can. Almost any damned fool can, and many of them do. If I can do it, believe me, you can too.”

— Algis Budrys

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How It Feels

Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, creativity, inspiration, Thoughts, Writers, writing on September 21, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Success isn’t about how your life looks to others. It’s about how it feels to you.

— Michelle Obama

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Photo by Jacqueline Munguía on *Unsplash*

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More, Please!

Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, genre fiction, speculative fiction, Thoughts, Writers, writing 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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Ever Curious

Posted in Writing, tagged #365Ways, #365Ways2024, creativity, inspiration, Thoughts, Writers on September 15, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.”

— Stephen Hawking

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