Science fiction has always had a fraught relationship with telepathy. On the one hand, it's such a fanciful and magical ability that it's oftentimes not thought of as sci-fi at all, or (especially in Golden Age sci-fi) only as some semi-mystical power that only mutants or aliens have (eg Spock in Star Trek, Xenomorphs in… Continue reading Telepathy Tech in Science Fiction and Reality, Part I: On Our Way
English clearly doesn't have enough words. Let's make more! I will introduce a new English word daily in 2025 through social media, inspired by Proto Indo-European roots. #NewWordsDaily2025!
This final post in the series explores the concept of neoteny and its connection to the archetype of elves. Elves embody the eternal child, with youthful traits like wonder and adaptability. They illuminate humanity’s place in nature, and prompt reflection on self-identity and relationships with the more-than-human world.
An update on my writing projects, with exciting progress on "Axon, Inc." and "Crown of Crows." How I track projects in my journal.
Where do stories of elves come from? How have our views of them changed over time? Can we point to any unchanging core of "elfishness"?
Some time ago, a friend of mine wondered what the relationship was between Santa's elves (short, hard-working craftsmen who make magical toys) and Tolkien's elves (tall, mystical, wise, and eternal guardians of the forest). Why are both of these beings called "elves"?
In the upcoming installments of "Crown of Crows," I am focusing on exploring more deeply the interiority and emotions of Sarah. By enriching her emotional landscape, I aim to make her journey more vivid and compelling on the page.
I'm excited to announce that I'm now offering a free gift for all subscribers: an ebook of one of my short stories. It's one of my very favorites: "The Last Man to Believe in God."
Can Sagaia move beyond its origins as fanfic and be a wholly original work?
How often do you get halfway through a fantasy novel and realize you need to revamp the primary language of your world?
