Faster Than Light (FTL): Science Fiction Taboos Part 4 Most of us grew up on big, bold space operas in which interstellar travel was unrealistically and delightfully fast. I’m talking making the Kessel run in 12 parsecs fast- faster than light fast. That’s still what resonates with myself and, I think, many people when we […]
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Third Person Omniscient: Science Fiction Taboos Part 2
A really well-done third person omniscient can be an amazing story. Douglas Adams did a spectacular job with his 1979 Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
Ancient Civilizations and Legendary Cities – Inspiration for The Progenitor Series
Ancient Civilizations and Legendary Cities Ancient Civilizations Fueling My Imagination Atlantis, Lemuria and Mu, Shangri-La, Agartha, and Hollow Earth. The names are etched in our history and our psyche. They are primordial and mysterious. They conjure images of grandeur and a scientific utopia. Grand cities and ancient civilizations that thrived in the prehistoric world and […]
Why Do I Love Writing Science Fiction
I’ve been reading and writing science fiction since I can remember. I wrote, or should I say drew, my first story when I was 10 years old. I distinctly remember watching Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and being in awe of the ships and robots