Sample Sunday: Into the Forest Shadows

Kate shifted in her chair, shrugging off the harness. Time for her to obey another stupid adult rule. But one she put up with. For Grandma.

She lifted the red cloth from off the top of the basket and shook it out. The deep red cloth unfolded without a fold or crease. She flipped it [...]

Perception and Selling Categories

• Genre and Category Sell-through

This is where continual research is so important.

At the beginning of the series I mentioned that science fiction was one of the genres selling well in ebooks. And it is. Genre fiction is typically selling well. But some are selling better than others.

In print books science fiction is [...]

Muse-Inspirationals: holographic rock star

After all the anime showing a holographic rock star, you knew they would eventually make it happen, right? Well, yes, it has happened now, including a #1 single and a sold out 2009 ‘live’ tour.

So, what’s next? A holographic politician? :shudder:

In any case, this is more fodder for fiction. Oh, so much fodder!

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Muse-Inspirationals: Ocean City

Inspiration for new fiction come from all over. This series explores possible ideas for science fiction.

I’ve seen variations of these before. Cities on the water, making use of all that watery space on planet Earth. For science fiction, this might also include other planets, water worlds, or maximizing Earth’s capacity as population goes out [...]

A Hard Take at Soft Science Fiction

This is a post I recently sent to a science fiction mailing list. A post I fully expect to be skewered for, but it was too much to stay silent about.

Also titled: The Science Fiction Barbarians at the Gate

I’ve been staying silent on some of the recent conversations. Oh dear. Why do I [...]

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2012 New Word Goal

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2012 Revision Goal

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Mop Jockeys and Fighter Pilots

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The Art of Negotiation

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Where the Purple Grass Grows

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