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December 7 2018

A Chronology of Ideas So Far

Sci-Fi Themes, Sci-Fi Theory sci-fi themes, sci-fi theory

In this post I’ve set my essays next to The List to trace the evolution of thoughts and ideas on this blog.

November 9 2018

Morning Pages

Craft craft, creativity, daily writing habit, morning pages

A month ago I started the practice of Morning Pages, and I haven’t looked back.

November 9 2018

Book 19: The Demolished Man

Book Reviews Alfred Bester, antagonistic protagonist, Espers, justice, Minority Report, penal system, precrime, psychic, telepathy, The Demolished Man

The Demolished Man is a fast-paced crime novel with a totally unsympathetic main character. For that reason, it was an exciting read.

October 12 2018

For the Love of the Ordinary

Life life, optimization, ordinary, productivity

It’s nice to appreciate and take in the ordinary moments of life.

October 5 2018

The Definition of Science Fiction

Sci-Fi Theory Arthur B. Evans, Damon Knight, familiar, history of ideas, Robert Silverberg, Science Fiction 101, Science Fiction A Literary History, unfamiliar, Ursula K. Le Guin

The first chapter of Science Fiction: A Literary History discusses the multi-faceted definition of the genre and what it means.

October 5 2018

Writers On Writing: Brian Bandell

Writers on Writing Writers on Writing

My first instalment of Writers on Writing.

September 28 2018

The No-Answer Ending

Craft Castle Rock, cliffhangers, craft, Stephen King, storytelling, The Kid

Castle Rock didn’t answer its main story question by the end of season one. And I’m not sure I like that method of storytelling.

September 24 2018

Castle Rock & Creepy Smiles

Craft Castle Rock, craft, Henry Deaver, horror, Stephen King, The Kid, uncanny valley

My thoughts on Castle Rock and The Kid’s creepy smile.

September 21 2018

Silence the Living: An Interview With Brian Bandell

Author Interviews aliens, author interview, Brian Bandell, isolation, nanotechnology, science fiction, Silence the Living, writing

My interview with author Brian Bandell about his new book Silence the Living, his writing process, and more!

September 14 2018

Review: Silence the Living

Book Reviews aliens, book reviews, characterization, female protagonist, nanotechnology, science fiction, Silence the Living, virus

I had the opportunity to review Silence the Living, Brian Bandell’s latest sci-fi novel.

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