Skilled characters, whether in science fiction or any genre, aren’t compelling because they have all the answers. They’re compelling because they grasp the implications of getting it wrong. This understanding is crucial to me. In the realm of science fiction, competent science fiction characters are often portrayed as wish fulfillment:
A few months ago, at a dinner party, someone asked me the question every writer dreads. “So what kind of books do you write?” I gave the standard answer. Space opera. Collapsing empires, starships, the occasional alien civilisation with opinions about humanity. The questioner nodded politely, the way you nod
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 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!
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