Month: August 2009
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Passages: The Landmine of Me
Ray Bradbury’s Zen in the Art of Writing was a fantastic shot in the arm years ago when I was playing with the idea of becoming a writer. He understands what it means to be creative and can articulate it like few others. This short passage is from the Preface. These essays were written at…
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The Book On Paper and the One In Here (Offworld, Day 3)
I’ve heard it said that every writer has two books: the one in his head, and the one that ends up on paper. CSFF Blogger Julie did an interview with Robin Parrish in which he says, There was also a desire on my part to do a story that was totally character-driven. The Dominion Trilogy…
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A Review – Offworld (Day 2)
Six months out, six months back, two years on the surface of Mars. For dedicated astronauts, scientists, and adventurers, three years is just enough time to accomplish the greatest expedition in the history of mankind — but it’s also a long time away from home. Christopher Burke shares his teammates’ eagerness to get home, home…
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Offworld: CSFF Blog Tour
The time has come for another CSFF Blog Tour. Before I begin, I beg your leave to make an observation: It is HOT. This is BEASTLY. Thank you. August’s book-o-the-month is Offworld by Robin Parrish. In this sci-fi novel set in 2033, a team of astronauts returns from the first successful trip to Mars to…