89 Seconds to Midnight: How Close Are We to the End?
The Doomsday Clock just moved forward again. We’re now at 89 seconds to midnight—the closest humanity has ever been to self-inflicted oblivion.
New science fiction romance from SRP author Tracy Cooper-Posey
SRP author Tracy Cooper-Posey today released a fourth book in her award-winning Interspace Origins science fiction romance series. He thought
Why Can’t Hollywood Get Romance Right?
from SRP author Tracy Cooper-Posey: Have you ever watched a romance movie based on a book you loved only to leave the
The Banality of Evil in Fantasy Fiction: What Makes a Villain?
From SRP Author Taylen Carver: When we think about villains in fantasy literature, our minds often conjure the iconic figures
Is Microsoft Using Your Words to Train AI? Here’s What Writers Need to Know (and Do)
From The Productive Indie Fiction Writer: Let’s talk about a topic that’s been making the rounds lately: the idea that
Amazing Stories: Join the Mission to Bring It Back—One Fan at a Time
From SRP Author Cameron Cooper: As I’ve mentioned before, Amazing Stories is in the middle of an effort to revive
Things People Do With Old Books
I keep massive notebooks — electronic ones, inside OneNote. And one of my notebooks is called “Making Things”. It’s a
Mapping the Magic: A Guide to Fantasy’s Many Systems
Let’s talk magic. It’s the bread and butter of fantasy, isn’t it? The thing that turns a good story into something downright enchanting. If you’re anything like me, you’ve come across all sorts of magical systems while reading, and it’s impossible not to notice how different authors put their own spin on it. Some like to map out every single rule and consequence (Sanderson, I’m looking at you), while others leave magic as a mysterious force we just have to trust (Tolkien, we’re all still guessing).
Harnessing the 3 A.M. Dread to Supercharge Your Writing (and More)
Ah, the dreaded 3 a.m. wake-up. You know the drill. You’re drifting in and out of sleep, and suddenly, your brain decides now’s the perfect time to replay that awkward email you sent at work. Or it spins a delightful doomsday scenario about how your project will implode, your reputation will be ruined, and your cat will somehow suffer terrible consequences.
Where’s the Muse? Probably Hiding Under the Laundry Pile
C.S. Lewis, who wrote the Narnia books that start with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (complete with Oxford Comma!), is also a science fiction author known among true aficionados of the genre.
Yeah, that’s me. I’ve actually read all his SF, too. Go ahead. Say it. I’m a geek.