Science Fiction Author of the JUMP 225 Trilogy
The science fiction megasite io9 has just published an interview with me about “MultiReal,” Stargate writer/producer Joseph Mallozzi is hosting a discussion on his blog about “Infoquake,” and I’ve just contributed a few paragraphs to SF Signal’s Mind Meld about my literary influences.
SF Signal’s excellent Mind Meld column today asks a variety of science fiction authors whether we have an obligation to be scientifically accurate in our stories. My response is a qualified “no.”
SF Signal today has posted a review of George Mann’s anthology “The Solaris Book of New Science Fiction, Volume Two,” which you’ll recall contains my story “Mathralon,” which you’ll recall is available online.
Today on SF Signal, I’ve got a mini-essay on their “Mind Meld” series. The question: are science fiction and fantasy series a hindrance to new readers? Do they leave the casual bookstore browser high and dry because inevitably not all of the books in a series will be available? Quick excerpt from my response: From a publishing perspective, series are absolutely not a barrier to gaining new readership. And there’s a simple reason why: more … Read more
I’ve got a mini-essay (three paragraphs) up today in the new “Mind Meld” feature of SF Signal. The question was about how the Internet has impacted publishing and the author’s ability to sell more books. Quick excerpt: But even more important, the Internet has allowed me to keep in touch with readers during the (too long) break between novels. Before the prevalence of websites and blogs, the only way for newer SF authors to keep … Read more