Thief of Time by Terry Pratchett
Thief of Time is the 26th book in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, and if you ever wondered about where the time goes, this is…
Year: 2001
Lord of the Rings: Judeo Christian Ethics and Mythos by L.A. Solinas
Any fanatic of J.R.R. Tolkien knows that he was a Roman Catholic, but the question has been raised about how this was portrayed, if…
A way with worlds: 30 – Cycles of Conflict by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
When writing of conflicts, it’s too easy to break things into good guys and bad guys. I can point to any number of historical…
Wizardborn by David Farland
“The Runelords” series is turning out to be a really special series. The firstvolume SUM OF ALL MEN was a really good initial volume,…
Metaplanetary – Author’s Note by Tony Daniel
Metaplanetary Stew Metaplanetary’s initial conception was a lot like sailing on a pitching boat in the midst of a mental storm for me. I…
A way with worlds: 42 – Without Words by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
You’ve got your own (or borrowed) world. You know the language. It’s so well designed it’d put Tolkein to shame. You’ve got terms, you’ve…
The Future of Artificial Intelligence by Chris Moy
So what is Artificial Intelligence anyways? Artificial intelligence (AI) is going to get some significant exposure with the advent of Steven Spielberg’s new movie…
A way with worlds: 40 – Communicating Your World by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
Recently I had a few experiences with culture and media that made me thoughtful: Seeing a Hong Kong action film wherein I was about…
A way with worlds: 41 – Playing God by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
This is a more “warm and fuzzy column” than some of my more technical ones. I suppose I can break with tradition now and…
A way with worlds: 39 – Technology and Terminology by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
I have a hobby. I make generators – programs that generate characters, plots, items, etc. for writing, role-playing, and just general fun. It’s fascinating…
Interview with John Marco
INTRO: Since John Marco’s first interview with sffworld.com, he recently saw publication of The Saints of the Sword, the concluding volume of his critically…
Interview with Sylvia Engdahl
Q: How has it been having your SF trilogy “Children of the Star”republished as adult SF? A: It will potentially reach a wider audience,…
Interview with Karen Daniels
Q: Can you tell us a bit about “Dancing Suns”? A: Dancing Suns, Book One of the Zaddack Tales is my first completed novel.…
Interview with Barry Smith
Author of “Twilight Dynasty: Courting Evil” Q: Can you tell us a bit about “Twilight Dynasty: Courting Evil” A: The basic premise for Twilight Dynasty:…
Interview with Sandra Fallon
Q: Can you tell us a bit about Reign Of The Dragon? A: The story is basically a quest. Drodan, a scribe, is searching…
A way with worlds: 38 – Parallel Earths by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
Parallel Earths are a classic element of writing, almost as commonly accepted as aliens, faster-than-light-travel, magic, and cyberspace. Indeed, my entire Xai project is…
A way with worlds: 37 – God, Darwin, History by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
During the latest American election, I bitterly noted that too much politics was based on three excuses; blame God, blame Darwin, blame history. I…
THE SAINTS OF THE SWORD by John Marco (Tyrants and Kings #3)
John Marco should be very proud of himself. The concluding volume of his Tyrants and Kings trilogy was a wonderful read and satisfying conclusion…
Online Publishing vs. TraditionalPublishing – A Personal Experience by Kay Crist
Online Publishing vs. TraditionalPublishing — A Personal Experience By Kay Crist (author of “Araroon”) Publishing a science fiction novel via the internet is a…
A way with worlds: 36 – The March by Steven Savage of Seventh Sanctum
When we build our worlds, we may know some fine details. We may know whys and hows and ifs and whens. We may know…
