Tag: science fiction
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Making Fascinating Monsters on The Bibliosanctum
How do writers create fascinating monsters? For me, it’s a many-layered process that involves thinking about where a monster came from, what it’s after, how it thinks, and what happens when it encounters the heroes. I actually got the chance to dive deep into the monster-creation process and explain how to do it step-by-step, thanks…
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Electric Spec Interview on Writing Short Fiction
It was a real honor to have the chance to sit down and talk with Electric Spec about what makes short stories so relevant today. As writers, short stories give us the opportunity to connect with readers in ways that novels don’t. Besides, talking about how to write short stories is just plain fun. Also,…
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3 weird (but true!) facts about It Happened One Doomsday
While this book is fiction, it was inspired by some very strange facts. It all started with crystals. Here in the Rocky Mountains, you’re never far from abandoned gold mines, ghost towns, or rock shops. In It Happened One Doomsday, the main character gets her magical powers from real-life crystals such as galena, amethyst, pyrite, ulexite,…
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And now, the first Sci Fi Bookshelf Short Story Contest!
Want to show off your writing skills? Have you written a science fiction story that’s so shiny you have to wear Ray Bans? How would you like to see millions of people read your story online? Okay, maybe not millions, but you get the idea. I’m officially kicking off the first-ever Sci Fi Bookshelf Short…
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Win a FREE science fiction novel on Sci Fi Bookshelf!
You heard right, true believers. I’m giving away a brand-new book from Jack Campbell’s New York Times bestselling series, The Lost Fleet! And you could win it. You! How? Read on! I’m hoping that you’ll love this book so much that you’ll immediately run to the bookstore and buy more of Jack Campbell’s books to…
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Science fiction novel giveaway this Friday!
I’m thrilled to announce the very first SciFiBookshelf free book giveaway! I’ve been working hard to fit it in with all of the award-winning author interviews, science fiction news and fun stuff you can use. But the time has finally come for our first contest. No sweat, though. Trust me, it’s an easy one. All…
LAURENCE MACNAUGHTON 