Author Archives: J. C. Conway

A Tip of the Hat to Battlespace and The Science Fiction Show on This Veterans Day 2013

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It is Veteran’s Day in the United States–a good day to feature the charitable anthology published last year by The Science Fiction Show: Battlespace–Military Science Fiction Anthology. The anthology is a collection of science fiction short stories and flash fiction … Continue reading

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This is Where We’re Going

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The Kepler Team announced today 833 new candidate planets, including 10 Earth-sized bodies orbiting their suns within the habitable zone. Just two years ago, the Kepler Team announced its first confirmed habitable zone planet, Kepler-22b.  This brings the grand total … Continue reading

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Here It Comes Again

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National Novel Writing Month is about to start, and as of right now almost 185,000 writers have confirmed they will attempt the feat of cranking out a novel of at least 50,000 words in November. By Friday, that number will … Continue reading

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World Book Night U.S. 2014

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World Book Night U.S. has announced its 2014 U.S. book picks, and is opening today its online application process for those wishing to become volunteer book givers next spring. World Book Night U.S. is part of an ambitious campaign to … Continue reading

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Flash Fiction Review

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Flash fiction is a wonderful form–especially for busy professionals with little time to read for enjoyment. It’s also fun to write. The process of distilling a complete story into one-thousand words or less is a great exercise in brevity and … Continue reading

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New Link to Worlds Less Traveled

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The September Update of Perihelion Science Fiction is now out with a new batch of spellbinding tales. The Table of Contents can be found HERE. Accordingly, the July Update, including my story, “Worlds Less Traveled,” has a new link. The … Continue reading

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Makers In Space

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Originally posted on Astronomy and Law:
Doctor, mom, astronaut and maker extraordinaire are just a few words to describe Karen Nyberg. Her bio reads like your typical dream astronaut, both competent and capable.  But it is her Pinterest page where…

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Learn Something During Mental Illness Awareness Week 2013

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October 6 through October 13, 2013, is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Throughout the week there are public events and learning opportunities. The primary purpose of raising awareness is to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness so the varied conditions … Continue reading

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Musical Tributes

What is the most parodied song on the internet and in other media? I haven’t performed a survey or read an analysis of this question. But based on my own observations, it seems it’s a close call between a relatively … Continue reading

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Untied Fiction New Issue

Issue 8 of Untied Shoelaces of the Mind has just been posted. Be among the first to read, rank and review the stories. This issue has Romance, Horror and Humor stories. And while you’re there, feel free to see my … Continue reading

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