Tag: authors
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Solarpunk world engages despite a problematic protagonist: Review
Author Brenda Cooper’s Wilders, the first of a two-book series dubbed “Project Earth,” ticks off all the main boxes for solarpunk.
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Review: What science teaches writers about storytelling
Wired for Story explains storytelling in the context of brain science and human evolution. For me, it clarified some of the truisms of writing, while shedding light on why storytelling matters.
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Review: Watermelon Snow needs more to reach its ambition
William A. Liggett’s debut novel, Watermelon Snow, explores the complexities of science through climate scientist Kate Landry, whose ethical struggles overshadow her paleontology discovery amid personal and professional challenges.
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Review: Weather Woman is a fantasy about control and illusion
How would you like to order up the weather, just like you order a pizza with pineapple, but no anchovies? That’s the fantasy that comes to life for Bronwyn Artair, a weather forecaster for a rural New England TV station in the novel, Weather Woman.
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Five Questions: Cai Emmons, author of Weather Woman
Author’s note: Cai Emmons died January 2, 2023. My Five Questions series is back after a hiatus, and I’m excited to present the answers of Cai Emmons, author of a fascinating new novel, Weather Woman. Climate change plays a big role in this story of a young broadcast meteorologist who discovers a unique talent: she…
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A poetic approach to the emotional consequences of a changing world: Review
Author Robin MacArthur shows how to demonstrate climate change’s impact without the necessity of thrilling drama.
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10 amazing authors who put climate change into their novels
Here’s 10 authors you may not have read, but whom offer amazing and thoughtful stories about a warmed future.
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Nine ways to help you start writing climate fiction today
Climate change influences fiction today, urging writers to explore its effects. Various resources exist, from websites to articles and books, assisting authors in developing climate-focused narratives effectively.
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Review: New novel tackles sexual assault on campus amid the #MeToo debate
Yes Means Yes is at once a seminar on the law concerning sexual assault on campus and the story of a young woman discovering its complexities at a personal level.
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Review: Don’t worry. Everything will be fixed by 2037, says this XPrize book
In 2037, the wealthy will dominate through NiceCoin, earned by kindness. Seat14C.com features sci-fi stories envisioning a techno-utopia, though many narratives feel repetitive and lack depth on social issues.
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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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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.
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Five Questions: Kevin D. Aslan, author of Encore, a story of living twice
Kevin D. Aslan, a debut author, self-publishes his fantasy serial “Encore,” featuring Leo Melikian, who relives each day, while sharing insights on writing and publishing.
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Five Questions: Elizabeth Guizzetti, author of The Grove
The blog introduces a new feature called Five Questions, starting with author Elizabeth Guizzetti. She discusses her writing journey, advice for new authors, and upcoming projects.
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Ted Chiang’s sci-fi genius arrives with laser-like precision
The article discusses Ted Chiang’s acclaimed collection, “Stories of Your Life And Others,” highlighting his precision in writing and the profound themes in stories like “Story of Your Life,” which inspired the film Arrival.
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The Girl in the Road: Literary fiction with a sci-fi overlay
Monica Byrne’s The Girl in the Road intertwines two women’s journeys in a future shaped by climate change, exploring technology’s role in economic colonialism while challenging dominant narratives and human resilience.