Spool up the FTL (Faster Than Light) drive, we’re breaking the laws of physics again. I’ve been so caught up in science fiction that I didn’t have a chance to share this tidy little science fact: Neutrinos Go Faster Than Light (maybe) Scientists, being conservative types, are still taking measurements, double and triple checking their slide-rules to make sure they didn’t… Read More
Short and Sweet: Matt and Alex are running a blogfest with north of 160 blogs linked together. Holy Cats! We’re supposed to recommend 3 blogs and why you should visit them. Adam Heine: Father to orphaned children in Thailand, kick butt writer of ninjas, mechs and Air Pirates, Adam has an uber-helpful blog with tips on writing, querying, and generally… Read More
I started my week of celebrating middle grade science fiction with a guest post from Greg R. Fishbone (author of GALAXY GAMES) about the hole on the bookshelf where MG SF should be. In some ways, this is a longing from my childhood. I read so many great SF books, from luminaries like Frederik Pohl, that I want to recreate… Read More
A week celebrating middle grade science fiction wouldn’t be complete without stretching across the planet to writer Simon Haynes, who Midwest Book Review calls the “the Australian Terry Pratchett.” High praise indeed! I was excited when Simon agreed to interview on my blog, and not just because I have a weak spot for British humor and Australian accents – he gets a… Read More
Continuing with my theme week of highlighting middle grade science fiction, today I’m recommending a charming self-published book that feels like a classic SF adventure only updated for today. In other words, awesome. Noah Zarc (Mammoth Trouble) by D. Robert Pease is a rollicking space adventure that jumps through time with the Zarc family as they try to save animals (yes,… Read More
I’m continuing my spotlight of middle grade science fiction with this book recommendation, which is also part of the lovely Christina Lee‘s Kick B*tt 2011 Debut Author Spotlight Although here I am, breaking the rules again, because while Rip Tide came out in 2011, the debut first book (Dark Life) came out last year. But Rip Tide is AWESOME, which… Read More