science-fiction
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No Longer Science Fiction: Seeing vs. Viewing
If you’re not familiar with the work of Isaac Asimov, you should be. Considered the “world maestro of science fiction,” Asimov held a doctorate in biochemistry before retiring to work as a full-time author. His interests were far-ranging, leading him to not only write wildly successful science-fiction stories but various textbooks, a sprawling history of… Continue reading
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The Sacrifice
I recently revisited and revised this old story for a competition. To my horror, multiple rounds of editing and two different spell-check programs failed to catch a few typos. For my own peace of mind, I’ve decided to share the corrected version here as the typo-riddled version is already awaiting adjudication. Typos aside, I feel… Continue reading
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The Sacrifice (Part 2)
Mrs. Mendall filled another cup with lukewarm coffee and exhaled heavily. The hours on her feet were not as kind as they once had been, and she gratefully sank into a seat opposite a younger teacher. “How’s your first day going?” Mrs. Williams, the younger teacher, smiled shyly. The older teacher considered her… Continue reading
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Worth Writing About
In No Time to Spare, Le Guin seems to challenge Franklin’s pervasive, pernicious quote that we must “write something worth reading or do something worth writing about.” What is worth reading and writing about? Galaxies, journeys, and revolutions, certainly, but also cats, trees, and eggs. What is worth doing? Imagining different worlds, exploring important questions,… Continue reading
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