Monthly Archives: November 2011

A Writer’s Brain: Guest Post From Sara Jayne Townsend

I’ve come to the conclusion that writers think differently.  We seem to have our brains wired up in a different way to everyone else.  We see ideas and inspiration everywhere.  Ordinary situations and people give us plot ideas.  Travelling home … Continue reading

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Science Fiction Fantasy Saturday

It’s almost the weekend. That means it’s time for SFFS. My snippet this week comes from Blue Nebula, the sequel to Blue Galaxy. It’s currently out on sub. Cross your fingers for me! In this excerpt our heroine, Sola, has … Continue reading

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On Reading and Writing Novellas

I’m blogging about novellas today at Contact – Infinite Futures. What is a novella? Science Fiction writer, Robert Silverberg, described it thus: “One of the richest and most rewarding of literary forms…it allows for more extended development of theme and … Continue reading

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Love In A Cold Climate

Here in my part of the world, winter is on its way and it’s time for the AW November Blog Chain.  This month’s prompt is: NaBloPoMo – National Blog Posting Month (not affiliated with the real NaBloPoMo). Write up a back cover blurb for … Continue reading

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Science Fiction Fantasy Saturday

I am happy to be again participating in SFFS.  You can find links to the other participants here. This week I’m offering an excerpt from ‘Blue Galaxy.’ In this snippet our intrepid and  dangerous heroine, Sola, has forced Captain Rhodes to … Continue reading

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