Tag Archive | Science
Could It Happen?
Originally posted on The Author's Mission:
[Preface: the two men in this fictional story, Eddie and Presley, are retired dock workers from New York City, retired to ‘The Valley of the Sun’ in the Phoenix area of Arizona – only because I say it’s so. The story is intended to amuse and to present in…
A common misconception?
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
“….so, this year it is Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Court, and next year we’ll be in Sumeria.” Running around getting things organised for the workshops always involves the attempted acquisition of some strange items. I frequently get asked what I’m hoping to use them for and that…
Science Fiction and Young Adult Lit: An Interview with Author Ree Kimberley
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
I’m thrilled to add another interview to my series of discussions with editors, writers, and other folks in books publishing. I had the opportunity to speak with the marvelous and ever brilliant Ree Kimberley who is the author of Rat City, a young adult science fiction novel, as well as…
Understanding Others: The Benefits of Romance Novels
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
Just as some readers turn up their noses at young adult fiction, many sneer at romance novels. But these books aren’t simply trashy bodice rippers filled with swooning and ridiculously attractive heroes. They may also increase self-reflection and empathy in readers. (There is often still swooning though. Lots and lots…
If it had been a snake…by the Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
Reblogged from Phil, the Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge: Once again they stomped out of the room knowing without looking that their superior was glaring at her through the one way glass. She sat quite still. Except there was that quiet little smile again. Infuriating. Her interrogators…
Hallucinations and Psychology: What Happens When You Read?
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
I’ve talked a bit about the health benefits of writing, but what does reading do to the human body? Luckily the fine folks at the University of Virginia Library have put together an infographic on just that topic. During the first stages of reading, the tactile senses are engaged, and people enjoy…
A New Species: Harry Potter and the Crab King
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
No, the title of this post doesn’t refer to a piece of Harry Potter fan fiction about the dangers of overfishing. Instead it references the naming of a newly identified species of crab, Harryplax severus. Harryplax severus is the wondrous, pale creature pictured above. He and his brethren come from the…
Get Healthier with This Simple Trick: Write
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
If magazines are anything to judge by, modern society is obsessed with health. We try yoga, marathons, spinach smoothies, and protein powders all in an attempt to become healthier people. But sometimes less physical activities also improve human health. One of those activities is writing. Researcher James W. Pennebaker explains that…
How Does Reading Level Matter in Fiction?
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
How well do most published authors write? Would you be surprised to hear that Jane Austen wrote at just above a 5th grade level, Stephen King writes at about a 6th grade level, J.R.R. Tolkien wrote at slightly more than a 6th grade level, and Leo Tolstoy wrote at about…
We are the last humans. What are we going to do with that responsibility?
Originally posted on Matthew Wright:
The revelation this week that a new species of extinct human – H. naledi – has been found in South Africa begs a whole lot of questions. For me, it also reinforces the responsibilities we have today as humans. It’s like this. Some 737 bones totalling 15 near-complete skeletons were found in what seems…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 