So… Many… Words
A story isn’t about the number of words needed to tell it. It’s about the way it engages you, and if it leaves you thinking afterwards.
Books, Dune, Frank Herbert, LOTR, Tolkien, Writing Prompt
Dune
Dune, Frank Herbert
Prelude to Dune: Why Ornithopters?
Ornithopters are one of the more interesting pieces of technology in the Dune universe (that and Chairdogs). They do really exist, at least as a concept. Their practical use had never been achieved, not for human flight.
Creativity, Dune, Frank Herbert, Writing
Spice World – the seminal Dune story
Everyone knows Dune (you do, don’t you? If not, why are you here?), and if you’ve even given this blog
Books, Dune, Frank Herbert
The Many Levels That Dune Can Be Read At
Hey, if you haven’t already read Frank Herbert’s Dune, then: a) Shame on you. And b) I’m going to spoil
Books, Dune, Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, John Wyndham, LOTR, Roger Zelazny, Samuel R Delany, Tolkien
10 Novels that have stayed with me
David Gerrold*, noted science fiction writer, had an interesting article on his website, 10 Novels that have stayed with me.