5 Great Science Fiction Novum Writing Prompts Science fiction stories typically arise from a novum, a scientifically plausible concept that is a “reality” in the tale. The novum might be an mechanical device like robot servants, arti…

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Hardboiled Science Fiction and Fantasy Books for 'Blade Runner' Fans Fans of the classic Ridley Scott film or Denis Villeneuve's modern classic are sure to enjoy these noir science fiction and fantasy titles.

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Five Sci-Fi Stories About the Dark Side of A.I. - Reactor A.I. may be everywhere, but we don't have to like it...

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8 Award-Winning Sci-Fi Novels That Every Fan Needs to Read At Least Once GOAT sci-fi novels for Dune fans to read next.

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Dark Starlight Robert Grains stopped by the café this week and regaled diners with this terrifying tale from his visit to the Cthulhu Mythos universe, a visit in which he learns to never walk alone. Som…

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All or Nothing Rob Bignell arrived at Starfarer’s Cafe with this fantastical tale of a strange custom among several far-flung alien civilizations – a race to see who can fall into a black hole first. …

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The Terrible Tentacles of L-472 Sewell Peaslee Wright returned to the café today to retell another thrilling tale from the many interplanetary assignments of Commander John Hanson of the Special Patrol Service. This time his crew…

FREE STORY at Starfarer's Cafe! Commander John Hanson and his crew face a terrifying, desperate encounter with monstrous, tentacled lifeforms on a dark, alien planet.
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5 Great Sci-Fi Writing Prompts Science fiction stories typically revolve around a novum, a scientifically plausible concept that is a “reality” in the tale. The novum might be an mechanical device like robot servants, artif…

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Trace Elements: Conversations on the Project of Science Fiction and Fantasy by Jo Walton & Ada Palmer: Review by Gary K. Wolfe Trace Elements: Conversations on the Project of Science Fiction and Fantasy, Jo Walton & Ada Palmer (Tor 978-1-250-37260-4, $31.99, 368pp, hc) March 2026. I have a lingering suspicion that many…

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Does Science Fiction Shape the Future? - Nautilus Conversations with visionary science fiction authors on the social impact of their work.

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Best-Selling Author’s Novel Ranked ‘Most Read Book’ in United States on Goodreads Andy Weir’s "Project Hail Mary" is the most-read book in the U.S. on Goodreads this week and a 2021 Goodreads Choice Award winner, and now gaining new buzz.

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5 Writing Prompts for Killer SF Stories Science fiction stories typically arise from a novum, a scientifically plausible concept that is a “reality” in the tale. The novum might be an mechanical device like robot servants, arti…

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Author of Red Mars calls 'bullshit' on emigrating to the planet Kim Stanley Robinson opens his classic science fiction novel Red Mars in 2026. As the New Scientist Book Club embarks on reading it in April, he looks back on its origins – and how the idea of moving ...

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When is an alien invasion not an alien invasion? Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle's alien invasion novel is a time capsule from the Cold War, and a reminder that the threat of nuclear annihilation isn't ancient history

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How Science Fiction Can Save Us How Science Fiction Can Save Us: Three scientists share their bold vision for turning stories into testable experiments

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Dark Starlight Robert Grains stopped by the café this week and regaled diners with this terrifying tale from his visit to the Cthulhu Mythos universe, a visit in which he learns to never walk alone. Som…

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All or Nothing Rob Bignell arrived at Starfarer’s Cafe with this fantastical tale of a strange custom among several far-flung alien civilizations – a race to see who can fall into a black hole first. …

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Write Out There: 5 SciFi Writing Prompts Science fiction stories typically arise from a novum, a scientifically plausible concept that is a “reality” in the tale. The novum might be an mechanical device like robot servants, artificial int…

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Adrian Tchaikovsky: 'I try and do interesting aliens' As the science fiction author publishes the latest novel in his Children of Time series, Children of Strife, he talks to Alison Flood about mantis shrimp, the pleasures of sci-fi and why empathy is so...

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The Taming of the Crew: 4 Great Sci-Fi Novels with Ragtag Crews If you love Firefly, you need to pick up these great sci-fi novels with ragtag crews.

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Beyond Lies the Wub Philip K. Dick was once a regular customer, and though we haven’t seen him in years, his name occasionally pops up in diners’ conversations. Today he returns to retell is the tale of the Wub, an al…

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Make Science Fiction ‘Others’ Relevant to Readers Long-time book editor and science fiction author Rob Bignell shares his thoughts about something to always keep in mind when creating aliens or artificial intelligences in your stories – they…

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5 Great Science Fiction Novum Writing Prompts Science fiction stories typically arise from a novum, a scientifically plausible concept that is a “reality” in the tale. The novum might be an mechanical device like robot servants, arti…

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The Tech Bros Don't Understand the Sci-Fi They Love to Quote Why are the moguls so dumb? Plus: book reviews that changed the world, a new YA adaptation, and how to hone your reading skills.

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How "Project Hail Mary" turns hardcore science into page-turning drama Andy Weir’s novel blends humor, scientific rigor, and human ingenuity to make science fiction feel believable and thrilling.

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Can’t Miss Indie Press Speculative Fiction for March and April 2026 - Reactor This month's indie press highlights range from reimagined folktales to more experimental works...

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Dark Starlight Robert Grains stopped by the café this week and regaled diners with this terrifying tale from his visit to the Cthulhu Mythos universe, a visit in which he learns to never walk alone. Som…

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