G.Stanley (fiction)

Wow! I envy you. I have difficulties remembering anything these days.

Living with hyperphantasia: ‘I remember the clothes people wore the day we met, the things they said word-for-word’ It’s hard to know what people can see in their own mind’s eye. But for Maddie Thomas there was no doubt: she had especially vivid mental imagery

Do you know anyone like this? www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

How I Went from Zero to Sci-Fi Bestseller in 7 Months Discover how one author went from debut novel to multiple #1 bestsellers using rapid release, list building, preorders, and paid newsletters.

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And that phrase comes originally from Baba O'Riley by the Who.

Does #ManyWorldsApart get political? Well, in Book 3, people are largely controlled by the state through the chip in their head and a central #ai determines what's best for them #timetravelauthors #writingcommunity #scifi

Post 5 - Languages

In Book 3 (Consequences) of #ManyWorldsApart, retired physicist, Valdis, travels to the year 2135 and finds people communicate using their minds via a chip implant. Because he doesn't have one, they have to speak to Valdis, and this is initially fragmented and odd.

Posts 1 and 2 of #TimeTravelAuthors

#ManyWorldsApart is a trilogy of #timetravel novellas. In Book 1 (The Spaceman), a portal opens in the back garden of Gordon Freeman's house in Scotland. Book 2, Gordon tries to change his past, and in Book 3, his father, Valdis, the future.

#WriteSky #AmWriting

Translating the untranslatable: Japanese words without English equivalents

"Tsundoku - 積ん読 is the art of buying #books and letting them stack up without #reading them. Perhaps this is a symbol of the constant compromise between aspirations and the busy-ness of modern life, or a nod to the pursuit of knowledge and enlightenment." www.word-connection.com/blogs/transl...

'Hullo, hillo, holla': The 600-year-old origins of the word 'hello' It's 200 years since the word "hello" was first used in print - though its roots date back to the 15th Century. How has the language of greetings evolved - and what does it tell us?

Hello! www.bbc.co.uk/culture/arti...

His name is Marcus Chen Signs of AI writing in fiction

How do you feel about AI and writing? open.substack.com/pub/grahamst... #AI-writing #writingcommunity #AI #writing

Writer’s Guidelines HOW WE ROLL: We’re purely digital. We loved paper books and magazines as kids, but it’s time to grow up. In the future, there won’t be any paper except in antique stores. WHAT WE DON’T WANT: Near-f…

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS. Starfarer's Cafe is now accepting science fiction stories for publication.
#OldSchoolSciFi #sciencefantasy #sciencefictioncommunity #sciencefictionfantasy #sciencefictionlovers #sciencefictionnovel #sciencefictionseries #scifiauthor #scifibooks #scifihorror

Dion McGregor - The Dream World of Dion McGregor (Full Album) YouTube video by John Doe

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You’ve Never Heard of China’s Greatest Sci-Fi Novel Millions of words. Thousands of authors. The Morning Star of Lingao is barely known outside China—but it contains the secret to the country’s modernization and malaise.

Understanding modern China through sci-fi www.wired.com/story/china-...

Welcome to STARFARERS CAFE, a new science fiction magazine. Our website is in dry dock undergoing construction, but we are now accepting submissions for our first issue, due out in early spring. Please read the submission guidelines below!

Graham Stanley on Writing for the Love of It: Craft, Consistency, and the Many Worlds Apart Trilogy Discover Graham Stanley’s journey from award-winning educator to sci-fi author. Insights on writing routines, AI tools, self-publishing, and the Many Worlds Apart trilogy.

Writing for enjoyment, not outcomes.

In our latest WriteStats Author Interview, Graham Stanley talks routines, self-publishing, AI tools, and why finding readers is still the biggest challenge.

Full interview with @gstanley-fiction.bsky.social: writestats.com/graham-stanl...

A Brain Mechanism Explains Why People Leave Certain Tasks for Later New research has discovered that a neural circuit may explain procrastination. Scientists were able to disrupt this connection using a drug.

Procrastination! I could've done so much more. www.wired.com/story/neuros...

The AI Paradox YouTube video by Art of the Problem

"Writing is a struggle. The struggle to find the words is the mechanism of thinking. " If you offload the writing to AI, you may lose the ability to write. youtu.be/dcolM6W5Odc

What does your car say about you? A global portrait of people and their rides, from Shanghai to Santa Monica You can tell a lot about someone from the vehicle they drive, as Martin Roemers’ collection of photographs show. Introduction by author William Boyd

Kipple and other sci-fi predictions www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Len Deighton and the Spy Novel This year marks the 40th anniversary of the publication of Len Deighton’s first Bernard Samson trilogy – Berlin Game, Mexico Set, and London Match – which is arguably the second most influential tr…

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Twelfth Night Party with Gyles Brandreth and Friends YouTube video by Orange Tree Theatre

Celebrated actors share their love of the Shakespeare play youtu.be/nQ3LPWa42N8?...

Sim City screenshot - alien invasion

I remember at the end of playing Sim City, before giving up on the game and starting afresh, you'd always go crazy and wreck the place for the hell of it. It feels like 2026 might be the year we see the alien invasion.

His name is Chen. Marcus Chen. www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/s...

My writing and reading is definitely in the lower left quadrant. How about you? #scifi #reading #writingcimmunity

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Epic Sci-Fi & Fantasy Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

Epic sci-fi & fantasy story giveaway books.bookfunnel.com/junsff001a/h...

Why Readers Love Resolved Endings: The Science Behind Satisfying Story Conclusions Discover why readers love resolved endings and the science behind story closure. Learn how resolved endings satisfy readers and how you can craft more fulfilling, emotionally resonant conclusions.

Writers often say endings are the hardest part of a book.
Our deep dive explores Why Readers Love Resolved Endings and how to craft conclusions that resonate.
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25 Most Powerful Inventions in the History of Literature — Angus Fletcher YouTube video by Skeptic

"25 of the most powerful developments in the history of literature, that can alleviate grief, trauma, loneliness, anxiety, numbness, depression, pessimism, and ennui...while sparking creativity, courage, love, empathy, hope, joy, and positive change." www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyhv...

Flying Elephants A deep question that, I bet, many of us are thinking about...

“Whenever you see elephants flying, don’t laugh, take notes. Because if you see elephants flying, something very different is going on that you don’t understand but you and your readers need to.” Thomas Friedman via George Saunders georgesaunders.substack.com/p/a-deep-que...

Philip K Dick- SIMULATION THEORY YouTube video by Were We Lied To

PK Dick talking about deja vu and simulation theory in 1977 youtu.be/0LDv8fm_R7g?...

Dragging a dead two-headed goat across a sea Revealing themes

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