U=N/T(M*G): Core
Once every couple of years, I get the wild hair to reread C. S. Friedman’s Coldfire trilogy. I love this story, no lie. It’s one of the best I’ve ever … Read more
ideas
For Writers: Creative Thinking
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: Writers – when and where do you do your best creative thinking? Working out plot issues, coming up with new ideas … Read more
WHAT IF: We Ran Out of Big Ideas?
Every Wednesday, we’re asking a what-if question – how would our world be different if something were changed? Today’s question is from QSFer Scott: What if we as a race … Read more
FOR READERS: This Needs to Be A TV Series
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Jim Comer: A new HBO series, Raised By Wolves, brings to tv the ‘seedship’ idea used in novels such as Manseed and … Read more
FOR WRITERS: Talking to readers
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Scott: For many writers, an email newsletter is one of the primary ways we communicate with our readers. What goes into yours? … Read more
Refill the Topics Bucket
Time to refill the topics bucket. Please comment with suggested queer spec fic topics – sci fi, fantasy, horror and paranormal from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Indicate if each is … Read more
Refill the Topics Bucket
Time to refill the topics bucket. Please comment with suggested queer spec fic topics – sci fi, fantasy, horror and paranormal from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Indicate if each is … Read more
Refill the Topics Bucket
Time to refill the topics bucket. Please comment with suggested queer spec fic topics – sci fi, fantasy, horror and paranormal from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Indicate if each is … Read more
Refill the Topics Bucket
Time to refill the topics bucket. Please comment with suggested queer spec fic topics – sci fi, fantasy, horror and paranormal from across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Indicate if each is … Read more
Sources of Inspiration: Ideas
For me, sources of inspiration are closely linked with ideas. Much of my inspiration comes from one that pops into my head. I mull it over, allowing it to take … Read more