Tag: fiction
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Modern Crime Pulp: Raw Law in ‘The Gods Demand Blood’
Fans of crime fiction know many of the works of the great authors by heart: Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon, Raymond Chandler’s The Big Sleep, for example. But few remember another one of the great, and I think overlooked, pulp crime writers. Frederick Nebel (1903-1967) wrote stories for the leading pulp magazines, including Black Mask,…
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How One Screenplay Evolved Via Revision: Crafting ‘Doomer’
A story idea can evolve into a finished product almost completely unrecognizable from the thing that first pops in your head.
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Embracing Creative Change: Moving from Climate Fiction to Hollywood-Style Screenplays
Discover how a seasoned writer transitioned from climate fiction to Hollywood-style screenplays, exploring new creative avenues and sharing insights on the exciting journey of adapting to a new storytelling form.
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Two of my climate fiction stories are out. Read one online right now.
The author celebrates recent publications of two climate fiction stories, “Chasing the Zephyr Prize” in an anthology and “The Trials of the Thorsten Haugen” online.
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Read the first thousand words of Return to the Green Land
Read the first thousand words of Return to the Green Land, book three of The Future History of the Grail.
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Read the first thousand words of War for the Green Land
Read the first thousand words of War for the Green Land, book two of The Future History of the Grail.
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Climate stories: 10 extra prompts for writing climate change stories
You’re a science fiction or literary writer. You know climate change is important, but you’re unsure about what story to tell. Here’s some prompts to get you thinking.
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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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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: 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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How would King Arthur cope with a climate-changed world?
The author reflects on transitioning from writing in the Carbon Run universe to exploring a post-climate change world through fantasy, particularly integrating Arthurian legends with environmental themes.
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Review: The appropriated world of The Guild of Saint Cooper
The text discusses cultural appropriation in art, focusing on Shya Scanlon’s novel inspired by David Lynch’s work. It questions originality, highlighting characters and narrative style while exploring theft versus influence.
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‘Bet: Stowaway Daughter’ now at Seattle Public Library
(Author’s note: Bet: Stowaway Daughter was published in a second edition on 10/1/2025 titled The Stowaway’s Secret.) Getting into the local library is one of the biggest challenges for the self-published author. I’ve leapt that hurdle with my one self-published novel, Bet: Stowaway Daughter, which I released as an e-book in 2009. It’s now available…
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What is the role of a writer as climate change creeps up on us?
The author reflects on COP21’s significance amidst climate change while expressing a mix of fear and fascination about future consequences. Their fiction explores adaptation to inevitable environmental changes without promoting alarmism.
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Review: Gold Fame Citrus is tangy, acidic, and tasty
The post discusses Claire Vaye Watkins’ debut novel, “Gold Fame Citrus,” set in a desolate, dystopian Southwest. It explores themes of environmental degradation and human resilience amidst extreme conditions.
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More skirmishes in the genre wars
The genre wars in science fiction, particularly between traditionalists and inclusives, highlight the absurdity of classifications, emphasizing that genres often lack meaningful definitions and distract from storytelling.
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Review: “After Water” radio stories put climate in a new light
WBEZ-FM’s anthology, After Water, explores climate change’s impact on society through speculative fiction, presenting engaging stories that intersect science and art, while addressing social issues and the future of water.
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Review: Why aren’t ‘serious’ writers writing about climate change?
Adam Trexler argues that while climate change dominates discussions, fictional narratives are scarce. He critiques the literary world’s neglect of novels that convey climate challenges and emotions, advocating for compelling storytelling.
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Why science fiction writers should reveal their inmost selves
The author critiques a mystery novel for its overly polite characters who avoid expressing true emotions. True fiction should explore desires and fears honestly, revealing deeper truths about human nature.
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Is fiction about climate change for real?
Interstellar, releasing November 7, portrays a future devastated by climate change. Discussing the emerging genre “climate fiction,” the piece reflects on artists addressing environmental anxieties through storytelling.