Category: Influence

The Loss of a Legend

Nichelle Nichols at the National Film Society convention, May 1979. Photo by Alan Light.
Nichelle Nichols at the National Film Society convention, May 1979. Photo by Alan Light

The world has lost a legend, an inspiration. She was a trailblazer, bucking against segregation, and even showing that women can be successful in science fiction. She was an inspiration to me.

Nichelle Nichols, you were my inspiration. You showed me that women can be successful in science fiction. While I cannot say what comes next, please rest knowing that your mortal star will continue to shine bright in this realm and inspire generations to come. May you take your place amongst the stars above.

The Past for the Future…

…Or, researching your story for greater impact. (Okay, that sounded better in my head.) One of the more interesting keys for writing is the ability to utilize research in new worlds. (And, any time you write fiction, you are creating a new world, even if you’re basing the story on what is or has been. This is because you’re introducing one or more things that aren’t a part of the world, be it people, places, things, or events. Otherwise, it would be fact, not fiction, you are writing.) Continue reading “The Past for the Future…”