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jameswharris.wordpress.com - 10/13/2008
Science As Fantastic As Science Fiction
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Science fiction magazine editors often complain they don’t get enough science fiction stories submitted to them. What they need to do is convince the popular science writers showcased in the latest edition of Best American Science and Nature Writing 2008 to also write fictionalized ...

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weirdtales.net - 10/18/2008
magazine of the gothic, fantastic & bizarre
— weirdtales.net — A reminder to New York-area fans: Tonight is Weird Tales night at the KGB Fantastic Fiction reading series! Join us in downtown Manhattan to hear authors Jeffrey Ford, Karen Heuler, and Micaela Morrissette — and enjoy highlights from the Weird Tales ... (more) magazine of the gothic, fantastic & bizarre

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scienceonline09.com - 10/7/2008
Science Fiction on Science Blogs
— scienceonline09.com — Science Fiction on Science Blogs? This session is moderated by Stephanie Zvan and Peggy Kolm : Science fiction has inspired curiosity and enthusiasm in generations of children. How can science bloggers draw on SF’s power to entertain and educate? What ... (more) Science Fiction on Science Blogs

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jeffvandermeer.com - 10/12/2008
Science Fiction and the End of the World
— jeffvandermeer.com — Science fiction writers have often imagined the various ways the world could end. An oft-encountered method is the end of the world through nuclear war. In many of these scenarios the danger looms clearly, and the villains are recognizable. But ... (more) Science Fiction and the End of the World

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  • Jahoclave Jahoclave
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    I can personally attest to this idea as well. Despite the fact that I never actually get around to writing the stories, sitting through science classes and lectures have inspired many plots that I wish I'd actually get around to fleshing out.
    Posted 10/13/2008 respond (flag)
  • EmilyBlips EmilyBlips
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    Wow, great post. I'm seriously interested in check out some of these articles.
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How to Put Some Science in Your Science Fiction
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