• Suspending Disbelief

    As a member of the science-fiction writing community, I have to deal with a phenomenon that probably comes up in our genre more often and much more strongly than in […]

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  • What Should Science Fiction Do?

    I’m a science fiction writer.  While only a very few people have read any of my works, (mainly editors and critique group members), I do have wide-ranging opinions on the […]

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  • The Prime Directive

    If you are a fan of the television and movie Star Trek series, and dating from the earliest series of programs which are usually called “Star Trek, The Original Series,” then you […]

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  • Suspending Disbelief

    If you read much fiction, especially science fiction or fantasy, you may have heard of the phrase “the willing suspension of disbelief.”  It’s used to indicate a willingness on the […]

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  • A Serious Lack Of Imagination

    I believe there is a serious lack of imagination in science fiction today.  At least in one particular facet of the genre. To illustrate what I’m talking about, let’s take […]

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