Genre Grapevine

Rarely does an author hit the big-time without first toiling for years in obscurity

Don’t believe that writing contests alone will raise a new author to the literary heights

Don’t trust the author quotes on books unless that author rarely blurbs. And even then be suspicious

Vonnegut is the most famous SF author to be ignored by the SF genre

As more people grow up under constant surveillance, the suppression of emotions will no longer be left to Star Trek’s favorite Vulcan

The sooner you understand that life is rooted in failure, the sooner you’ll find your own way forward

Our interconnected world isn’t the cause of social disengagement, and might even fix it

Who will write the next ground-breaking science fiction novel?

Are we doomed to lives which pale before the awe-inspiring moments created by Hollywood?

New authors should avoid buying into the proliferation of bad writing advice

With geeks gaining power in filmdom, will Hollywood finally treat science fiction with respect? 

While most people believe SF’s power comes from the genre’s predictions, the truth is far more subtle

While it’s easier than ever to state your opinion, the impact of your opinion is becoming smaller and smaller