In Science Fiction: A Literary History, Roger Luckhurst discusses the rapid changes that helped kick off the genre we know today as science fiction. That cultural sentiment continues today.

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September 28, 2018

Mission Statement: A Refresher

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My goal and purpose for The Sci-Fi Novel project: understanding the development of ideas and writing.

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September 21, 2018

Silence the Living: An Interview With Brian Bandell

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

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September 14, 2018

Review: Silence the Living

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

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June 28, 2018

Ursula K. Le Guin on Writing Science Fiction

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Last week I dove into Ray Bradbury’s thoughts on the art of writing science fiction. This week, I take a look at the thoughts of Ursula K. Le Guin.

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