Writer, blogger, and genetics researcher
Ten years ago, my debut novel was published by Harper Voyager Impulse, an imprint of Harper Collins. It was not the beginning. There are no beginnings or endings when you become part of the SF/F publishing industry. But it was a beginning.1 The journey to that point was not easy or short, but I’ve told [ ] The post Highlights of a Decade as a Published SF/F Author appeared first on Dan Koboldt .
I always planned to release genetically engineered dragons into the wild. It just took me three books to get there. Years ago, when I first wrote about the Build-A-Dragon Company, my literary agent asked me, Why dragons? He had just read an early draft of my book in which a genetic engineering company develops the [ ] The post The Story Behind Dragons Gone Wild appeared first on Dan Koboldt .
This article on writing realistic fictional animals is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle medical or technical aspects of science fiction or a historical / world-building topic of fantasy with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. The Expert: [ ] The post From Stones to Sex: Making Realistic…
This article on surviving extreme cold is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle medical or technical aspects of science fiction or a historical / world-building topic of fantasy with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. The Expert: Gideon [ ] The post Common Misconceptions about Surviving…
This article on surviving extreme cold is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle medical or technical aspects of science fiction or a historical / world-building topic of fantasy with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. The Expert: Gideon [ ] The post Common Misconceptions About Surviving…
This article on surviving extreme cold is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle medical or technical aspects of science fiction or a historical / world-building topic of fantasy with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. The Expert: Gideon [ ] The post Common Misconceptions About Surviving…
This article on radiation detection and measurement is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle medical or technical aspects of science fiction or a historical / world-building topic of fantasy with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. The Expert: [ ] The post Radiation Detection and Measurement…
So my friend and fellow Baen author Patrick Chiles has a new book. Whenever this happens, a top secret, coded signal is broadcast which summons other Baen authors from central Ohio to his aid. Thus, I will join Pat and another Baen author, Joelle Presby, for a book signing event Friday, April 14th at 7:00 [ ] The post Book Signing with Baen Authors Friday appeared first on Dan Koboldt .
Having freshly deciphered the latest cryptic message from Chengdu organizing committee, I gather that the machines of WorldCon 2023 are fully in motion. Of course, this means that the Hugo Award nominations are open, and will remain so until April 30th according to the award website. It will be interesting to see what happens with [ ] The post On Chengdu WorldCon and Best Related Work appeared…
There has often been discussion about the fact that publishing is not a true meritocracy. Plenty of good manuscripts fail to land an agent or publishing deal. Some do get published but don t find an audience. On the other hand, most of us can point to published books that are qualitatively bad. Especially works by [ ] The post Luck vs. Talent vs. Perseverance in Publishing appeared first on Dan…