At this point, it is no secret that Star Trek is a global phenomenon. The original show came out all the way back in 1966. To date, all the series combined boast a total of 900 episodes. That’s not even including the films. The science fiction genre has a knack for predicting future technology or […]
5 Times H.G. Wells Predicted Technology
If you’re a fan of science fiction books, you’ve probably at least heard of Herbert George (H.G.) Wells. People often refer to him as the father of the science fiction genre. Not only did he influence science fiction as a genre, but he actually wrote about a lot of real-life technology that we have today. […]
How Is Science Fiction Different From Fantasy?
As a book reviewer and science fiction writer, I had read a lot of books. If you’re like me, you know that genres often overlap and intersect with each other. Recently, someone asked me if Harry Potter could be considered science fiction. My answer to this was a resounding no, and today I’m going to […]
Is Dystopian The Same As Science Fiction?
As a science fiction author and an avid book reviewer, I frequently encounter the question: “Is dystopian sci-fi the same as science fiction?” The answer is not as simple as you may think. Dystopian fiction is indeed a subgenre of science fiction, but not every science fiction piece is dystopian. Let’s dive into this fascinating […]
What Is Hard Science Fiction?
In case you didn’t know, there are a ton of different sub-genres of science fiction. Today, let’s delve into a sub-genre of Science Fiction that has always fascinated me: Hard Science Fiction. But what is hard science fiction, and how does it stand apart from other kinds of sci-fi? Hard Science Fiction emphasizes scientific accuracy […]