Books

Expert Advice for Writing with Authenticity in Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Other Genres

Science and technology have starring roles in a wide range of genres—science fiction, fantasy, thriller, mystery, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of technical subjects in literature, film, and television are pure fiction. A basic understanding of biology, physics, engineering, and medicine will help you create more realistic stories that satisfy discerning readers.

This book brings together scientists, physicians, engineers, and other experts to help you.

New version is to be released before the end of 2024, with advice for new platforms and incorporating the latest technology.

There are so many different elements that go into forming an online platform, but there are many traps that writers are unaware of. Are your social media posts just links with a few disjointed words, making you look like someone who can’t complete a sentence? Were you hit with charges you never expected when you created that website? Are you leaking your personal contact details across the web without even knowing it?

Learn about many of the hidden traps of building an online writer’s platform, and how to avoid them. At the end of the day, it’s about protecting yourself and your reputation.

(Added May 10, 2023: Due to changes in policy at IngramSpark, this book is no longer available in digital formats. There are plans in the works to release a new version in 2024.)

Reflections is an eclectic collection of poetry and prose from writers in Christchurch. Specialising in speculative fiction, here you will find a little bit of everything and something to tempt every tastebud, all centred on the theme of reflections.

The poem Leaving Home was included in this collection.