Tag: Writing

Sequels and Second Thoughts

When the idea for my novel, One Last Flight, first came to me, I thought it could make for a fun short story. Thirteen months and sixty thousand plus words later, I had a novel on my hands. More than that, I had created a world I wanted to return to again and again. I … Continue reading Sequels and Second Thoughts →

Galactic Christendom: A Short History

There is a prejudice in modern SF so nearly ubiquitous that it can be considered a trope. I’m talking about the assumption that the more technologically advanced a civilization becomes, the less religious it will be. While this prejudice is normally implicit in a lot of science fiction, the assumption was stated explicitly not too … Continue reading Galactic Christendom: A Short History →

Honor At Stake – A Book Recommendation

  I wish writers would let monsters be monsters. Unfortunately, for some time now, there has been a growing trend to humanize them. It bothers me to no end because instead of adding texture or layers of depth, it generally reduces the monsters to something less… well, monstrous. And so, it was with some hesitancy … Continue reading Honor At Stake – A Book Recommendation →

Of Mice And Men And The Culture Of Death

"It is better to suffer wrong than to do wrong."   ---   Socrates   Below you'll find an excerpt from Anna Githens latest excellent article, written for Crisis Magazine, entitled Of Mice and Men Without Chests. At first glance one might surmise that the title of this article alludes to the characters in John Steinbeck’s classic. Truthfully, … Continue reading Of Mice And Men And The Culture Of Death →

Cover Reveal for ONE LAST FLIGHT

If you're looking for a cheap and easy means of creating an e-book cover, then say hello to  CRELLO!   If I had a good-sized lump of expendable cash at hand I would've hired an artist to depict a scene of the Strumpet's duel with the Starwings amid the asteroid field. Alas, I can't afford such … Continue reading Cover Reveal for ONE LAST FLIGHT →