tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post6928947276086189011..comments2024-03-28T16:20:46.168-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: Writing Near-Future Science FictionAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-25901658635996090592010-11-16T03:48:39.695-05:002010-11-16T03:48:39.695-05:00Very nice :D I love how sci-fi elements end up bec...Very nice :D I love how sci-fi elements end up becoming sci-fact, and sci-fi writers push the bar further and further in response. I wish fantasy writers had a similar thing :PJamie Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168603412367448706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-58873132654849827492010-11-10T23:44:47.376-05:002010-11-10T23:44:47.376-05:00Great job; Stephen I loved your explanation and in...Great job; Stephen I loved your explanation and insight! I really look forward to your book and have it on my Christmas list~ <br />Seems if we pay attention there is news every day that can fit in this genre!~Ellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070952447277684613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-87836500432830443582010-11-09T23:33:44.061-05:002010-11-09T23:33:44.061-05:00Thanks to Alex for hosting me and for everyone sto...Thanks to Alex for hosting me and for everyone stopping by. This blog is prime real estate in the world of Blogdom, situated on the very busy intersection of Very Cool Bloggers Boulevard and High Traffic Parkway. 70 comments from awesome people ... who could ask for more? Not me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-17130722337170444412010-11-09T05:56:28.744-05:002010-11-09T05:56:28.744-05:00It's good to know that the govt takes science ...It's good to know that the govt takes science fiction writers seriously. They sure need some creative people to help them come up with innovative solutions.<br /><br /><a href="http://steamydarcy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> My Darcy Mutates</a>Enid Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248877161249788607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-28460811589820183742010-11-09T03:53:58.079-05:002010-11-09T03:53:58.079-05:00I do love sci-fi. It's always interesting to s...I do love sci-fi. It's always interesting to see what authors do with the near-future type - I imagine it would be harder to write with the need to stick as closely as possible to science as it's currently understood :)<br /><br />RachRachael Harriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16764930101064527321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-26014287270575928702010-11-09T00:37:58.859-05:002010-11-09T00:37:58.859-05:00This is really fascinating. I had never heard of n...This is really fascinating. I had never heard of near-future science fiction before, but as you explained it, it seems to make a lot of sense!<br /><br />Thanks for this post. Very instructional and useful to know.LARCHMONThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484862915577134235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-29423546865708348242010-11-08T23:31:49.391-05:002010-11-08T23:31:49.391-05:00Just got back from watching Megamind, That could b...Just got back from watching Megamind, That could be considered near future scifi as it was set in the present, just not realistic near future sci fi as the science and weapons were, well, unrealistic. But two thumbs up for the movie. Wormholes too!<br /><br />Nicki, War Games would be considered as such. And very cool you are so close to Fermilab. Just keep an eye out for three-eyed wildlife.<br /><br />L'Aussie, I have CassaStar too. I just need to finish a few books first.<br /><br />Susan, how right you are. As a writer you have to love the endless possibilities.<br /><br />Dani, thanks for stopping by and giving your support!<br /><br />Susan, good luck with your writing. Can't wait to hear more of what you're up to.<br /><br />Sheila, I bet you'd be good at it. And you're husband is already there for your support!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-86590637339357170002010-11-08T22:46:58.794-05:002010-11-08T22:46:58.794-05:00Great links and fun post. My husband keeps telling...Great links and fun post. My husband keeps telling me to write near-future sci-fi but so far I'm just reading it.Sheila Deethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465615546936319164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-86719188540973777712010-11-08T21:46:31.404-05:002010-11-08T21:46:31.404-05:00Hi Stephen -
Fascinating article! I'm writing...Hi Stephen -<br /><br />Fascinating article! I'm writing some near-future stuff, but with a different slant. I'd give too much away if I went into further detail. :)<br /><br />More and more, I'm thinking I need to pick up your book. It's now on my Wish List.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-75775777878095589082010-11-08T21:43:36.927-05:002010-11-08T21:43:36.927-05:00Yay, gang! You all are doing a great job. I left a...Yay, gang! You all are doing a great job. I left a comment about Alex at the blog book tours blog. Har!Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14471919576687777886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-58599267639337631362010-11-08T21:27:42.275-05:002010-11-08T21:27:42.275-05:00L'Aussie - all right!! Maybe I should...L'Aussie - all right!! Maybe I should...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-74984590060855896382010-11-08T21:27:15.828-05:002010-11-08T21:27:15.828-05:00Great advice, Stephen! That's one reason I lov...Great advice, Stephen! That's one reason I love sci fi - the possibilities are endless.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-65154045398966834382010-11-08T21:24:44.703-05:002010-11-08T21:24:44.703-05:00Message to Alex. Your CassaStar just arrived from ...Message to Alex. Your CassaStar just arrived from Amazon! Can't wait to read it. You need to open a page for comments just for your novel..:)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-23065560481580903152010-11-08T21:23:31.599-05:002010-11-08T21:23:31.599-05:00Nicki, I would think so! Wow, that takes me back.....Nicki, I would think so! Wow, that takes me back...Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-15572815154365979542010-11-08T20:36:07.079-05:002010-11-08T20:36:07.079-05:00Get out of here! I can see Fermilab from my house!...Get out of here! I can see Fermilab from my house!! So, because I always seem to have an 80s reference for everything...would War Games have been Near Future Science Fiction in its day?Nicki Elsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412032684225126973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-46867281277892824122010-11-08T20:06:52.417-05:002010-11-08T20:06:52.417-05:00Men in Black is not only a great movie (I heard Wi...Men in Black is not only a great movie (I heard Will Smith signed on for a third installment). A great example of Near Future SciFi and government conspiracy and cover ups.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-30476173384332706852010-11-08T19:58:52.225-05:002010-11-08T19:58:52.225-05:00L'Aussie, you got that right!
LTM, I'm al...L'Aussie, you got that right!<br /><br />LTM, I'm all for the X-Files and government conspiracy.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-52987853747845082182010-11-08T19:22:01.419-05:002010-11-08T19:22:01.419-05:00fun stuff--this is awesome, Yay, Stephen! I never ...fun stuff--this is awesome, Yay, Stephen! I never really thought about "near" SF, but you're right. That's what MIB is! And using the gov't for inspiration sounds like a winning idea. X-Files, anyone~ ;pLTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-30427688781549999362010-11-08T19:11:41.711-05:002010-11-08T19:11:41.711-05:00Very interesting - thanks so much for the links! :...Very interesting - thanks so much for the links! :)WritingNuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326756274887055685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-23917216490375656532010-11-08T18:38:08.340-05:002010-11-08T18:38:08.340-05:00Near future Sci-fi sounds fascinating. I'm a b...Near future Sci-fi sounds fascinating. I'm a big fan of the physicists you named. Great tour!Terry Stonecrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726985400500572770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-81877147633855997022010-11-08T18:12:32.963-05:002010-11-08T18:12:32.963-05:00Stephen, you don't have a particle accelerator...Stephen, you don't have a particle accelerator in your garage? And I guess you're telling us light sabres will never really exist. Thanks for all the great ideas of where to look for science info.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-41359974855203893932010-11-08T17:47:26.292-05:002010-11-08T17:47:26.292-05:00Great Sci-fi post. Thanks for the links. I'm a...Great Sci-fi post. Thanks for the links. I'm amazed at how easy the research is, yet I'm sure putting it all together would be damn hard..:)Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-38796770273147677432010-11-08T17:27:45.787-05:002010-11-08T17:27:45.787-05:00Excellent guest post Stephen! Your tour is going g...Excellent guest post Stephen! Your tour is going great guns - best wishes for MANY 'Breakthrough' sales!The Old Sillyhttp://theoldsilly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-42523945980838109032010-11-08T17:26:50.838-05:002010-11-08T17:26:50.838-05:00Glynis and Hilary, we're not quite the Dynamic...Glynis and Hilary, we're not quite the Dynamic Duo but we try.<br /><br />Martin you are so right with the iPad - Start Trek comparison!<br /><br />Lynda, even though my book is set on another world, I didn't go high tech either. Not my style.<br /><br />Thanks, Nancy!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-82918744371337867452010-11-08T16:44:54.221-05:002010-11-08T16:44:54.221-05:00I love watching those programs you mentioned. That...I love watching those programs you mentioned. That said, I am sure I will love reading your book Stephen. And Alex's book too.<br />Nancy<br /><a href="http://nrwilliams.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">N. R. Williams, fantasy author</a>N. R. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02174506528962095858noreply@blogger.com