I’ve just returned from Norwescon 42 in Seattle, Washington, where I had the pleasure of serving as the Science Guest of Honor. It was my first experience as a GOH so I thought I’d share a little bit about the experience. Norwescon is the most organized convention I’ve attended. They invited me in March 2018, […]
Science in Sci-fi (#ScienceInSF) Articles
Science fiction often has roots in hard sciences: physics, astronomy, genetic engineering, and microbiology, among others. Most sci-fi authors (both aspiring and established) are not scientists, but they handle the science and technology quite well. That said, cutting-edge science and technology are often misunderstood.
The goal of this blog series is to tackle these concepts head-on, with help from experts in the field. For more information, see the Science in Sci-fi page.
My Norwescon 2019 Schedule
I’m pleased to be traveling to Seattle this week, where I’ll be the science guest of honor at Norwescon. This is the Pacific northwest’s premier science fiction and fantasy convention, and also one of the largest regional cons in the US. Norwescon also hosts the Philip K. Dick Awards, which are given to “distinguished science […]
The Future of Communications
This article on future communication for writers 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. The Expert: S.B. Divya S.B. Divya […]
Writing Characters with ADHD
This article on ADHD for writers 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. The Expert: Josh Michaels Josh Michaels is […]
Common Misconceptions About Artificial Intelligence
This article on writing realistic research labs 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 Ben Taylor […]
