As a writer of science fiction, and a lover of the TV series Supernatural, I need to get this off my chest. The media keeps touting Supernatural as the "longest running American science fiction show on television." Yes, fourteen seasons going on fifteen does make it a long-running show. It may even make it the … Continue reading Supernatural is not Science Fiction
Author: G. L. Balend
Using a Pseudonym
Many writers choose to write under a pseudonym or pen name. There are many reasons to choose to not use your real name when publishing your writing publicly. Some writers have privacy concerns. Others work in an industry or live in a community where the subject of their writing may not be deemed acceptable. Others … Continue reading Using a Pseudonym
Why I Write Science Fiction
I've had some people ask me why I decided to write a science fiction novel, rather than some other genre. I also realized I never really talked about why I love science fiction as a genre. My love affair with science fiction goes back a long way. I taught myself how to read around the … Continue reading Why I Write Science Fiction
Ask a Literary Agent
I attended Comic-Con this past weekend, and I had the opportunity to attend a panel hosted by three literary agents, all who work for KT Literary. The entire panel was an opportunity to ask them questions related to the process of querying an agent, what an agent does for their clients and their advice on … Continue reading Ask a Literary Agent
Back to the Drawing Board (Again)
I have decided to go back to the drawing board with my novel. It was not an easy decision to come to, but after being told numerous times that the novel was "too short to be marketable," I've decided I had to. That being said, I don't plan on adding more to the novel that's … Continue reading Back to the Drawing Board (Again)
G. L. Balend 