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Hello again, blog reader. Welcome back! In this post, I'm going to discuss what it means to me to be an author, and the difference between noble writers and the ever-elusive author mantle. For many, the answer to becoming an author is simple: write. Yes, you should be writing. Nobody ever became an author without first writing things down. Spinning those idle flights of fancy and sudden inspirations into words on a page takes effort and skill, and simply put, it is the whole

If you’re anything like me, you know there’s nothing quite like getting lost in a great book. Especially when that book takes you to other worlds, introduces you to mind-bending technology, or throws you into epic battles between good and evil. Today, I want to share some of my favourite sci-fi books that have stuck with me long after I turned the last page. Whether you’re a seasoned reader or just dipping your toes into the genre, these picks are sure to spark your imaginat

Time travel stories have always held a special place in my heart. There’s something utterly captivating about the idea of hopping through time, whether it’s to fix a past mistake, witness a historical event, or explore a future that’s yet to unfold. It’s like the ultimate “what if” playground for the imagination. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent hours pondering the paradoxes, the possibilities, and the sheer thrill of bending time to your will. Why Time T

Hello again, dear blog reader. Here’s the first of my short stories for your entertainment. It’s a little creepy, as is the way for this time of year. Mwu-ha-ha-ha-haa! This was originally an entry in a short story competition that I enjoyed writing, but I didn’t place in the top three. Oh well. Hope you enjoy! The Bear Room: A Creepy Tale The room spins as I open my eyes. I sit up and hold my head in my hands for a few moments, wondering what I’m doing here. A bead of sweat

The First of Many Updates on My Writing Process After spending a considerable amount of time procrastinating, or as I like to call it, "being a dad", I'm back at the old keyboard, diligently working on my new book. I’ve been surprised by how quickly I got back into the rhythm of writing. It turns out that having a goal and sticking to it really helps! If you’ve been browsing my site, you might have noticed the new "Progress" page. It features a nifty graphic showing my progre

Welcome to My New Upgraded Website and Blog on All Things Science Fiction and Fantasy! My previous site has been retired, and I've ported all the content over to this nice, shiny new one. If you joined the mailing list on the old site, then don't worry; you'll still be on it from now on, but it will come from a different email address. So, let me reintroduce myself in the first blog post on my new site. I am Craig Boldy. I've been writing science fiction and fantasy stories s