The Calculating Stars: multi-award winning science fiction novel in an alternate history 1950s space race to colonise the solar system.
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Science fiction and fantasy book recommendations for stories you can’t put down, and which go deeper into what it means to be human.
Empire of the Vampire vs Lifel1k3: Jay Kristoff can plunge us into any world he chooses
Empire of the Vampire and the Lifel1k3 series by Jay Kristoff are two examples of compelling character-driven fiction in different styles.
Comes the Night, by Isobelle Carmody: the interface between dreams and reality
Comes the Night by Isobelle Carmody feels like a back to roots story from this beloved Australian fantasy and science fiction author.
Immersive worldbuilding short story collection: Liberation Day
Immersive worldbuilding short story collection, Liberation Day, by George Saunders is a beautiful example of how to create worlds, fast.
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What is the brain uploading trope? When human minds don’t need to live in human brains
Brain uploading trope is a mainstay of sci fi stories, with plenty philosophical quandaries. These books and shows will get you started.
Read my winning short story: “Tremble” in March 2024 Right-Left-Write
My short story “Tremble” won the March 2024 Right Left Write competition run by Queensland Writers Centre. Read it here.
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