“Writing isn't generally a lucrative source of income; only a few, exceptional writers reach the income levels associated with the best-sellers. Rather, most of us write because we can make a modest living, or even supplement our day jobs, doing something about which we feel passionately. Even at the worst of times, when nothing goes right, when the prose is clumsy and the ideas feel stale, at least we're doing something that we genuinely love. There's no other reason to work this hard, except that love.”
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Conceiving the Heavens: Creating the Science Fiction Novel
This book delves into the creation and development of science fiction literature, examining the techniques and themes that define the genre. more
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Melissa Scott
Melissa Scott, born in 1960, is a renowned fictioneer. Her works are known for their unique imagination and profound insight, which have won her a dedicated readership. more
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