For the curious reader of science fiction (scifi) and fantasy
Now—for the first time in human history!—you can download my novel Neptune Crossing direct to your Kindle, and start reading in seconds, from anywhere in the solar system that you can get Whispernet! All for a mere $2.99, DRM-free. This … Read More
Back in the 1980s, I took on a lively and challenging project, which was to write a young adult novel based on a series outlined by one of my writing idols, Roger Zelazny. I’d never done anything like that before: … Read More
[This is an old posting, for historical interest. The workshop is currently on indefinite hiatus.] Ultimate SF, the annual writing workshop that I lead with Craig Shaw Gardner, will be starting again in October! This is a workshop for serious … Read More
The reason I’ve been silent for a while is that life has been pretty chaotic here, not entirely in a good way—but not all bad, either. In the last few weeks, life in the Carver household has included: A serious … Read More
I sometimes ponder what I would like my personal library to look like, in my future dream house. Lots of books, of course, and a few easy chairs. Nice woodwork. But a growing part of my library is ebooks, and … Read More
I can’t decide whether I’d rather have a flying car or a flying submarine. Both seem right up my alley. Last week’s New Scientist has another article about progress toward a flying sub. (I know I’ve written about this before, … Read More
Okay, time’s up. Here are the references in the page you get when you enter “about:robots” into the URL box in Firefox: From the page title (in the top bar):Gort! Klaatu barada nikto!From original movie The Day the Earth Stood … Read More