The Three Most Important Things for A Good Science Fiction Story- Part 1

There are lots of things that go into writing a good SciFi, well any story really. The plot, the research, the background stories, the hidden agendas of the characters (and the author), the structure of the story (you know…the three acts thing). One can go on and on and on. But of all the things that make a good story, what are the three most important elements? What are those three critical ingredients that is…

Invite to Review GOD GAMES & An Alaskan Inspiration for a MILK RUN SciFi Adventure

OK, I’ll keep this short and sweet. Three things to tell you: I just got back from a wonderful vacation in Alaska that included a scenic train ride between Fairbanks and Anchorage, a lake cruise right up to a calving glacier in Portage and some flying over the marshland ending with stellar air pic of Anchorage and backdrop mountains. That got the writing juices flowing again as I put fingers to keyboard and continued the…

The 77 Challenge

Hey authors, suppose someone goes to the bathroom and while there opens your book. But not at the beginning. They just start reading from any old random place in your book. Will they get some idea of what your book is about by perusing just a few random lines?  Will they want to read more? Or will they use the pages for something else having just realized there’s no toilet paper in the stall? Hey…

The David & Goliath Giveaway Promo Has Returned!

Hello fellow SciFi authors & readers! The David and Goliath giveaway promo has returned! And the cause remains the same: Partner with established (Goliath) authors to promote SciFi books by new (David) authors.  So, I’m looking for authors (the Goliaths) with good sized email lists to help us small fry (Davids) just starting out to bring exciting new SciFi stories to our reader audience! The Goliaths benefit because they can add value for their existing…

GOD GAMES SciFi BOOK LAUNCHED TODAY!

Today is a special day! GOD GAMES, my first FOUR (count’em FOUR) star rated Science Fiction book launched on Amazon/GoodReads. Those stars were hard earned with book reviewers’ quotes like “thought-provoking science fiction story;” and “a well-executed story with much to offer;” and “author includes a fascinating array of futuristic technology: full body 3D printers, soul storage devices, satellites that can affectively teleport you from one place to another;” and “the storyline is fast-paced […]…

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