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Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky - A Review
Initial Impression and Reading Experience Adrian Tchaikovsky's "Children of Time" won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for good reason – it...
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Beyond Perspectives: The Philosophical Framework of Multiple POVs in The Valmoran Chronicles
When readers first encounter The Valmoran Chronicles, they often comment on the kaleidoscopic narrative structure – eight distinct points...
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A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers - A Review
Initial Impression and Reading Experience Becky Chambers' "A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet" is a breath of fresh air in the space...
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Everything Traditional Science Fiction Gets Wrong: A Satire
A Very, Extremely, Quite Serious Announcement regarding the rebranding of The Valmoran Chronicles It has come to our attention that some...
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What is Hopepunk?
Introduction If you've been following my work, you've likely heard me describe my series, The Valmoran Chronicles, as "gritty,...
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Book Review: House of Gold by C.T. RWIZI
"For those who enjoy science fiction that challenges thinking and presents new perspectives on complex issues, this book provides a...
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How to Write Terrible Female Characters: Science Fiction and Fantasy Edition
Five fantastic ways that science fiction and fantasy authors can #epicfail when creating female characters.
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