The latest Inside the Blogosphere asked: What are the worst or most disappointing endings in science fiction/fantasy novels? Why? Here’s my, no doubt blasphemous, suggestion that the worst ending is for The Lord of the Rings: “It pains me to say this, as it’s one of my favourite books, but one of the most disappointing [...]

Image via Wikipedia Good quote from Robert J. Sawyer‘s blog about the supposed death of science-fiction: “Science fiction isn’t dead; it’s in the witness-protection program, and thriving under a new identity.”

I have just signed up to Critters, the on-line workshop/critique group for serious writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror! Hopefully they won’t mind my blend of history/fantasy too much.  I think it’s a great idea. It offers a means to get some detailed critique of your work within a password protected environment. The key is [...]