Margot ConorHow Science Fiction Gave Me HopeAs a teenager, I recall having to read what was termed classic literature. I had no patience for it. While in some cases I could appreciate…Aug 29Aug 29
Margot ConorHow I ProcrastinateAt the start of this week, I procrastinated big time, finding all sort of ways to avoid working on my manuscript. I am giving it one last…Aug 26Aug 26
Margot ConorContext, Content, ConclusionPopular stories normally have what is called a three C’s structure. Context, content, and conclusion. They are the crucial components that…Aug 41Aug 41
Margot ConorLinguistics in Science Fiction & FantasyI personally don’t find it easy to read books that drift into odd names and terms too much. In the series I’m writing, naming of their…Aug 3Aug 3
Margot ConorFocus On the JourneyIn the life of a writer, it is essential to focus on the journey rather than solely obsessing over the end goal. While the ultimate aim…Jul 15Jul 15
Margot ConorThe UnexpectedHumans have expectations, of themselves and others. We have something in mind, a vision of how things should be, and then we step forward…Jul 71Jul 71
Margot ConorRegret, Loss, The Meaning of LifeRegret is not something comfortable to live with, and I’ve tried to measure my life focused on positive things, so I don’t have them. But…Jun 30Jun 30
Margot ConorWhen We Lose Our WorldI’ve been plagued with dreams of nuclear war all my life. I suppose it is not surprising that this sort of worry is in our collective…Jun 22Jun 22
Margot ConorHow We Deal With LossI lost a parent in my youth, first through divorce and then death. Circumstances forced me to grow up too soon. I had a mother who worked…Jun 22Jun 22