If you write, or plan on writing space themed Sci-Fi, you must read Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith’s pop-science book A City On Mars: Can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? This non-fiction book takes a humorous approach to many non-humorous problems humanity will face if we ever plan…
Artificial Gravity for Sci-fi
I wasn’t always interested in outer space or other planets. I gravitated towards near-future dystopian themes. All my early experiments in writing occurred on Earth. Then one day I had the crazy idea, what if you transplant one of your survival themes to another planet? That sounded simple enough. Create an isolated jungle on a…
Ingredients for Life on Another Planet
When I first decided to write science fiction, I wondered what was required to sustain human life on another planet? I should start by saying this is a broad-stroke examination of needs. I’m not diving into microbiology or detailed chemistry. What is the base platform requirements for seeking out another Earth-potential planet? I don’t want…