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Scholz’s Star: A Close Flyby *** Posted From Centauri Dreams
Posted: 19 Feb 2015 06:19 AM PST The star HIP 85605 until recently seemed more interesting than it may now turn out to be. In a recent paper, Coryn Bailer-Jones (Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, Heidelberg) noted that the star in the constellation Hercules had a high probability of coming close enough to our Solar […]
When writing some types of fiction, how accurate do you have to be?
Originally posted on Have We Had Help?:
Unlike some genres, when it comes to pure science fiction, if you as the author prefer a quiet life, the answer is – extremely! If you want examples of wild inacurracy, look no further than the many sci-fi films and video games churned out by Hollywood and others.…
SISTERHOOD OF THE WORLD BLOGGERS
Originally posted on Dena Rogers:
I’ve been complaining for weeks that Old Man Winter is nothing but a tease. With a flurry here or a light dusting there, I was beginning to think a pretty white winter wasn’t going to happen. And then … BAM! Old Man said take that and pounded us with a…
5 things I hate about being an indie author
Originally posted on Suffolk Scribblings:
Image by nate at https://www.flickr.com/photos/okaycity/ licensed under creative commons. ? Think indie publishing is all flowers and glitter? Think again. Here are the top 5 things I hate about indie publishing*: *warning: there may be satire ahead 1 Up to the minute stats They say ignorance is bliss, and in…
Here is my interview Daniel I Russell
Originally posted on authorsinterviews:
? ? Name: Daniel I Russell Age: Physically 34, mentally about 14 1/2 Where are you from: Originally Wigan in the UK, now living in a tiny town called Greenbushes in rural Western Australia. A little about your self `ie your education Family life etc: I have four children between ten…
Do you enjoy audiobooks? Check out ‘My Prison Without Bars’ by Taylor Fulks (narrated by Elm Elridge)
Originally posted on Just Olga:
Hi all: You’ll remember that last month, after some posts about audiobooks I decided to try and feature them once a month in my blog. Although we’ll come back to the rest of Pauline’s audiobooks (people were very taken with her stories), I thought I’d bring you something quite different,…
#Read about Guest Professional #Editor & #Author Margaret Langstaff
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
Hi, I am Margaret Langstaff of Margaret Langstaff Editorial, a full service editing and writing consultancy. I provide a complete range of editing and writing services individually tailored to your needs and budget. For my many and varied clients, I write and edit books, stories,…
Why I love Owls So Much
Originally posted on International Book Promotion:
Peruvian Pygmy Owl I have often been asked why I include owls in my books. It is because I have loved them since I can remember and had, at one time, a picture of me with my first owl. Unfortunately, I have been unable to find this picture though…
