Common Misconceptions about Satellite Orbits
This article on satellite orbits in sci-fi is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle medical or technical aspects of science fiction or a historical /...
View ArticleThe Best of Times and the Worst of Times in 2022
2022 was a strange year in many ways. As it wraps up, I wanted to look back at the things I wrote and edited, as well as some big-picture observations about the publishing industry. New Books in 2022...
View ArticleLuck vs. Talent vs. Perseverance in Publishing
There has often been discussion about the fact that publishing is not a true meritocracy. Plenty of good manuscripts fail to land an agent or publishing deal. Some do get published but don’t find an...
View ArticleOn Chengdu WorldCon and Best Related Work
Having freshly deciphered the latest cryptic message from Chengdu organizing committee, I gather that the machines of WorldCon 2023 are fully in motion. Of course, this means that the Hugo Award...
View ArticleBook Signing with Baen Authors Friday
So my friend and fellow Baen author Patrick Chiles has a new book. Whenever this happens, a top secret, coded signal is broadcast which summons other Baen authors from central Ohio to his aid. Thus, I...
View ArticleRadiation Detection and Measurement in Sci-fi
This article on radiation detection and measurement is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle medical or technical aspects of science fiction or a historical /...
View ArticleCommon Misconceptions About Surviving Extreme Cold
This article on surviving extreme cold is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle medical or technical aspects of science fiction or a historical /...
View ArticleCommon Misconceptions About Surviving Extreme Cold, Part 2
This article on surviving extreme cold is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle medical or technical aspects of science fiction or a historical /...
View ArticleCommon Misconceptions about Surviving Extreme Cold, Part 3
This article on surviving extreme cold is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle medical or technical aspects of science fiction or a historical /...
View ArticleFrom Stones to Sex: Making Realistic Animals in Fiction
This article on writing realistic fictional animals is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle medical or technical aspects of science fiction or a historical /...
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