Category: News & Commentary
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3 geoengineering technologies that could solve the climate crisis
These three geoengineering technologies–carbon capture and storage, cloud brightening and seeding, and space reflection–could be the answer to the planet’s climate crisis.
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail: My love-hate relationship
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is hailed as one of the great comedy films of the 20th century. But has it ruined any chance for success by other films and stories based on the King Arthur legends? One of the great moments of film comedy occurs early in Monty Python and the Holy Grail,…
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COVID-19: How to write about climate change in a time of coronavirus and racism
In the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, a scenario came to pass straight from a science fiction writing prompt. The air above the industrial city of Wuhan, China, the first epicenter of the global outbreak, emptied of pollution.
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A short story is published; another award from a prestigious contest
The author announces the publication of a short story in an anthology and an Honorable Mention in the Writers of the Future Contest.
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Wow! My second sci-fi anthology this month, Spring Into SciFi
I’ve just received my copy of the latest anthology to include one of my short stories.
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I’ve been published in a new sci-fi anthology from Two-Hour Transport
Two-Hour Transport is a new anthology of science fiction, fantasy, and horror by Seattle-area authors.
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14 lesser-known climate fiction novels and anthologies
A new sub-genre of science fiction—climate fiction—has taken hold. Read these 14 lesser-known climate fiction novels and anthologies.
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A new anthology, After the Orange, about a post-Trump world
One of my stories is published in the new anthology, After the Orange: Ruin and Recovery.
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Lost in Space: I miss the old Dr. Smith and Robot in the Netflix reboot.
The love/hate dynamic between Dr. Zachary Smith and Robot in the original Lost in Space surpasses the 2018 reboot, where Dr. Smith lacks the charm of the original character and connection with Robot.
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Chinese science fiction: You’d better start reading it right now
China is a rising global power with a significant economy and population. Liu Cixin’s “The Three-Body Problem” explores historical themes and alien encounters, reflecting contemporary Chinese society and aspirations in science fiction.
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What’s my indie publishing plan? Go all in.
The author describes the challenges of self-publishing his sci-fi series, “Tales From A Warming Planet,” including managing production and marketing, while outlining future projects and potential successes.
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Just signed a four-book publishing deal. With myself.
After years of rejections from traditional publishers, I’ve decided to self-publish my climate-themed sci-fi series. Though I’m concerned about the financial investment, I’m committed to seeing my work out in the world.
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Salvaging history: Pieces of Wawona repurposed into art
Now that the schooner Wawona is no more, artists and craftspeople have turned the ship’s wood, originating in ancient forests, into new works of art. Earlier this year, I was contacted by Kari Berger of the Seattle Metals Guild, a non-profit arts group with a focus on metalworking. The group was working on an exhibit…
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Five Questions: James Marquis and his Dark Day Dreams
In another installment of my Five Questions series, author James Marquis talks about his characters and upcoming projects. James Marquis is a Seattle writer and author of science fiction novels, a memoir, and a collection of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror stories titled Dark Day Dreams, written under the pen name of James Hawthorne. He enjoys…
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How LibreOffice freed me from the shackles of Microsoft Office
The author emphasizes the importance of aligning personal values with choices, particularly in writing software. He advocates for LibreOffice over Microsoft Office, highlighting the benefits of open-source alternatives.
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Five Questions: Sherry Decker, author of A Summer with the Dead
I’m not a huge horror fan, but my Five Questions interview with author Sherry Decker demonstrated that horror is a great way to explore the great questions that daunt us as humans. I heard author Sherry Decker read from her upcoming novel A Summer with the Dead at Two-Hour Transport, a monthly open mic and…
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Five Questions: D.F. Lovett, author of The Moonborn
D.F. Lovett, a Minneapolis author, released his debut sci-fi novel, The Moonborn, inspired by Moby-Dick. He writes for What Would Bale Do and is exploring various fiction projects.
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Five Questions: Sabrina Chase, author of the Argonauts of Space series
Sabrina Chase, a Seattle indie author, discusses the publishing process, her series, and offers advice to aspiring writers.
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Five Questions: Aaron Ward, author of Upriver, Downriver
Aaron Ward, debut author of Upriver, Downriver, shares insights on his writing journey and the challenges of self-publishing in an interview series for authors.
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Robert A. Heinlein’s Starship Troopers and the veneration of veterans
The election of Donald Trump inspired book lovers to explore dystopian fiction, particularly Heinlein’s Starship Troopers, highlighting the glorification of veterans and its implications for societal power dynamics.