#introduction

Primarily I write #ScienceFiction and #humor, but I've also written darkly comic stuff, fabulist satire, and some literary fiction. Once I blogged squibs, screeds and other drivel (some pure & some quite tainted with meaning.)

My cats keep me sane(ish).

If you want to understand my rich inner life, I recommend this #book: Alpha Max.

https://geni.us/AlphaMax

Occasionally pimp some of the others.

Co-host at:
https://re-creative.ca

#SFF #humor #writing #writingcommunity

Today on our podcast Re-Creative Mark A. Rayner and I talk to author Peter Darbyshire, who joined us to champion the classic Roger Zelazny fantasy series The Chronicles of Amber. I've loved Zelazny's fiction from the moment I first encountered the Amber series, and Mark's a fan as well, so Peter was in good company.

#zelazny #writing #chroniclesofamber #novels #sciencefiction #fantasy #novel #rogerzelazny #writingtips

https://re-creative.ca/the-chronicles-of-amber/

Chapter Four of Captain's Away!

In today's episode, while the space station Northumberland itself is attacked by the same battleship that destroyed the Evangeline, Marie-Josée Doucette herself is attacked in the Northumberland's Great Hall.

#sciencefiction #serial #spaceopera #fiction #fun #robots #fantasy #adventure #starship

https://open.substack.com/pub/mahoneyj/p/captains-away-chapter-four?r=1wgmq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

I don't write horror, but there is a strong #Halloween vibe in this novel, which won an IRDC award for best humor in 2013.

The Fridgularity us about an AI becoming self aware, taking over all digital technology, and only wanting to talk to one dude (a frustrated web designer) through his web enabled fridge.

(Yes, that's a raven on top of the fridge.)

https://geni.us/TheFridgularity

#sciencefiction #SFF #humor #humour #ai #technologicalSingularity
#book #books

No science fiction fan from the 80s would be surprised at how the future turned out. What's irksome is that their parents cannot now unlaugh.

#sciencefiction

This week on Re-Creative, Joe (@ilanderz) and I are joined by the famed cyberpunk author Bruce Sterling (@bruces) from his studio in Torino (Turin), Italy. We discuss Primo Levi's prophetic story about AI and art, The Versifier, which Bruce and the Share Festival are in the process of creating!

https://re-creative.ca/the-versifier/

#podcast #podcasts #podcasting #creativity #SF #sciencefiction #AI #technology #art #italy #torino #turin

Today on our podcast Re-Creative Mark and I are joined by the super successful and super-fun science fiction writer, John Scalzi.

It's an entertaining conversation about science fiction, the egotistical nature of writing, and John's hobby, which is music.

But the conversation doesn't end there, as we examine the value of creating art, just for the joy of it.

https://re-creative.ca/ambient-electronic-music/

#books #johnscalzi #sciencefiction #ambientmusic #writing #torbooks

"Hey Bob, I know you've just dropped acid and all, but we really need the cover illustration for the Easter issue of Space Dorks magazine."

#easter #sf #sciencefiction #humor #humour #goodfriday #scifi #SFF #pulp #easterbunny

Philip gave Alpha Max five stars!

"Witty and exciting. Thoroughly enjoyed this book which mixes philosophy and science fiction to explore the concept of the multiverse. "

And it's currently on sale, but only for another week! £3.22, 3,72 € or $3.99US. ($6US off!)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09BSQ7Z8M?tag=markarayner-20&geniuslink=true

#humour #humor #sciencefiction #SFF #AwardWinning #book #books #bookstodon

I could have really used this book, back in 2016 when we crossed into our current timeline.

Anyone else?

#humor #humour #penguinbooks #writingcommunity #SFF #sciencefiction #multiverse #alternatetimeline #bookstodon

The writing process.

#writing #writingcommunity #book #books #bookstodon #humour #humor #SFF #sciencefiction

Hello fellow toots! I'm re-pimping this quote from our fellow tooter, Kit (@Kit ), who gave Alpha Max five stars!

"I really enjoyed this fun romp through alternate universes, following alternate Max Tundras (what a perfect character name too). Reminded me of Vonnegut, smart, wryly funny, and makes you think. I’m glad I picked this up!"

https://geni.us/AlphaMax

#sciencefiction #humor #humour #comedy #books #ebook #bookstodon #SFF

On our podcast Re-Creative today Mark and I jump around in time with Nebula- and Hugo-Award winning author, Robert Charles Wilson.

Don’t miss this deep and fascinating discussion!

https://re-creative.ca/the-time-machine/

#timetravel #podcast #robertcharleswilson #hgwells #creativity #sciencefiction #novels

The real question is HOW do we want time travel? Upgraded Delorian? Old-timey British Police box? Fancy art nouveau design with upholstered seat? HOW do we want time travel!

#timetravel #scifi #SF #SFF #writing #sciencefiction #humor #humour #funny