This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Judy L. Mohr is an engineer by […]
Interview: Steampunk Author Brooke Johnson
Today I’m pleased to have an interview with Brooke Johnson, whose indie-published steampunk series was picked up by Harper Voyager. What does it take to make it as an indie? Here’s a clue: I gave Brooke 11 questions last week and told her to answer five or six by this week. Within 48 hours, she’d sent back answers […]
3D Organogenesis in Science Fiction
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Since getting her Ph.D. in Toxicology in […]
Faster-than-light (FTL) Travel in Science Fiction
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in sci-fi (space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc.) with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert: Jim Gotaas In what seemed like a […]
Four Questions with PitchWars SF/F Mentors
As you know, I’ve volunteered as a #PitchWars mentor this year. Some of the Adult SF/F mentors got together and decided to answer some fun questions. There are other mentors accepting adult SF/F, so please don’t take this as a comprehensive list. But here’s hoping that our answers to these questions will help you narrow […]