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The Launch Pad Astronomy Workshop for Writers is now taking applications
It’s the time of the year again to advertise for my annual astronomy workshop. Launch Pad is going to be held from July 14-21, 2009. The special guest instructor this year is Joe Haldeman , who writes hard science fiction, has a degree in physics and astronomy, and is an avid amateur ...
Astronomy Science Fiction
mikebrotherton.com — Welcome! If you’re looking for free science fiction stories featuring a range of astronomical facts and mind-blowing... concepts, you’ve found the right place. This collection was pitched to the National Science Foundation (NSF) as a way of doing some ... (more) Astronomy Science Fiction
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