Understanding Hayden Kaine The character at the heart of the Shattered Empire series Warning; This article contains some spoilers for the Shattered Empire series. I want to talk to you about one of my most complex characters, Hayden Kaine. Not the version of him you meet mid-crisis, already worn down
I am a science fiction author. Actually I am an indie science fiction author, which means that I don’t have the backing of a publishing house. I have to do all of the marketing, packaging, managing, editing, …oh yeah I have to write the books too. Suffice it to say,
What do Arthur C. Clarke and Robert Heinlein have in common? Well, aside from the fact that they are science fiction icons, they knew how to write stories that kept readers engaged. They have been huge influences in my formation as a sci-fi reader and now as an author.
I know the Netflix hit, The Last Kingdom isn’t science fiction. Hell, it isn’t even fantasy. But it’s got me hooked. The historical drama, set in 9th century Saxon Britain has captivated me far more than George Martin’s more fanciful Game of Thrones epic. Of course, my introduction to these
I finally did it. I’ve published my first novel, The Ares Weapon, on Amazon. After months of procrastination (otherwise known as “just one more edit”) I pushed the publish button and my book is now available for the world to read as a paperback edition. I’m so excited, I’m vibrating!
Novelist says that group orchestrating readers’ votes for conservative ‘swashbuckling fun’ is trying to take over the awards. Source: George RR Martin Says Rightwing Lobby Has Broken Science Fictions Hugo Awards | Alternet
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