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 I'm not a big fan, although I can appreciate the imagination of writers like Philip K.Dick. But I do get irritated by the wooden characters that only exist to act out a new theory. Breakthrough ideas are fine, but I still want story and I still want characters that live and breath on the page because in the end there's nothing as interesting as people. Having said all that, one of the finest short stories I have ever read is classic science fiction. I recommend I have no mouth but I must scream by Harlan Ellison. (One of the best titles of all time too - perfect example of how the title only makes complete sense when you've finished reading the story.) And yes, it's all about people. Even if not all of them are human... |
Showing posts with label science fiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label science fiction. Show all posts
Monday, 23 May 2011
Boldly go....to the British Library
Tuesday, 4 January 2011
HANG UP YOUR GARGLE BLASTER.......If you're a Sci Fan get your pen out and write
ANGRY ROBOT ™ is a new global publishing imprint that's based in the UK. The website says it publishes the best in science fiction, fantasy and something I haven't worked out yet. Can anyone tell me what WTF is?!
I wanted to write about them because they are doing something very special in March 2011. For one month only they will operate an open door policy for unpublished, unrepresented writers (that means anyone who doesn't already have an agent can just send them a mansucript). They promise to read through every submission received and the best of will be considered for publication.
Have a good look at the website (by clicking on the title of this post) and check out the kind of writing that gets ANGRY ROBOT excited.
And if you find out what WTF means please let me know.
I wanted to write about them because they are doing something very special in March 2011. For one month only they will operate an open door policy for unpublished, unrepresented writers (that means anyone who doesn't already have an agent can just send them a mansucript). They promise to read through every submission received and the best of will be considered for publication.
Have a good look at the website (by clicking on the title of this post) and check out the kind of writing that gets ANGRY ROBOT excited.
And if you find out what WTF means please let me know.
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