Full disclosure: this might be one of my favorite Heinlein short stories that I've ever read. It's got all of my favorite things that I look for in a sci-fi short story: time travel, an epic twist, a dash of horror. But I won't spoil it all right now. I'll just say that I really … Continue reading —All You Zombies— Review
Star Maker by Olaf Stapledon might be one of the weirder science fiction books that I've reviewed, though it's definitely one of the most influential. Also, it's more philosophical. By the time it was written in 1937, a lot of the concepts and ideas introduced in the book were new to sci-fi. It would profoundly … Continue reading Star Maker by Olaf Stapledon Review
I've always been fascinated by science fiction that includes and discusses religion. It might seem like a dichotomy at times, but I don't see why they can't work together, just like religion and science in real life. Despite Arthur C. Clarke identifying as an atheist, he included a lot about religion and tackled religious themes … Continue reading The Star – Arthur C. Clarke Review
Welcome back to another book post! This week, I thought I would talk about epic fantasy books you need to know about, especially if you want to get into the genre. Obviously, there are way more epic fantasy books out there, but these are a good start. Also note: I feel like J. R. R. … Continue reading 7 Epic Fantasy Books You Need to Know about
I knew even before I began reading this story that it would be one of those stories that would stick with me for the rest of my life. The relatively short narration offers a profound look at the world and ourselves. I think it's easy to see why this won the Hugo Award for Best … Continue reading The Ones who Walk Away from Omelas Review
Coming up with short story ideas doesn't have to be difficult. It might seem like an idea comes once in a while through a sudden burst of inspiration, but that doesn't have to be the case. You can come up with more short story ideas easily. How do you do that? Check out six tips … Continue reading How to Come Up with More Short Story Ideas
Worldbuilding is vital for any story, especially science fiction and fantasy, when you often need to create entirely new worlds. But how do you approach worldbuilding effectively? What does it take to create a deep and not broad world? I'm going to give you some tips on how to develop your world and give it … Continue reading How to Worldbuild Deeply
Do you want to submit to sci-fi and fantasy literary journals, but you're daunted by the word count they look for? Don't worry! Lots of spec fic journals also look for flash fiction. Check out this list of nine speculative flash fiction literary journals (or literary journals that look for speculative flash). Flash Point Science … Continue reading 9 Literary Journals Looking for Speculative Flash Fiction
As I've interacted more with the science fiction and fantasy writing community, I've found a lot of book review sites that I've really enjoyed reading. I thought I would share them with you! Check out these awesome sites that post SF/F book reviews (and also links to SF/F books to read!). The Fantasy Cafe While … Continue reading Epic SF/F Book Review Sites
Have you ever wanted to get more invested in the science fiction community, but you didn't know where to start? To be honest, that's something I've wondered myself. Luckily, I've found a ton of super helpful resources that provide information on science fiction journals, books, book reviews, and more. Any science fiction writer should know … Continue reading 6 Resources for Science Fiction Writers
