Re: Bicyclist decapitated

On Wed, 01 May 2024 17:00:08 -0400, Catrike Ryder
<Soloman@old.bikers.org> wrote:
 

I read and I also write. I'm doing the final editing of my latest book
right now.

 It's difficult to write science fiction.  In order to do so, one must
have a good understanding of multiple scientific disciplines,
sociology, psychology, insider buzz words, etc.  A good example is
"The Martian", where Andy Weir did an excellent job of presenting the
technology, characters likely actions, the NASA bureaucracy, orbital
dynamics, etc very realistically.  The original story was written
online with plenty of help from unpaid contributors.  Recommended
reading:
 "Story Marketing 101: Andy Weir and the successful failure of The
Martian"
<https://bookawardpro.com/blog/story-marketing-101-andy-weir-and-the-successful-failure-of-the-martian/>
 

I'm a realist so I have no use for science fiction of any kind. And
as a realist, I also have no use for most "realism" TV, although
sometimes I do watch "Cops," and it's new version called "Live PD."

 Among my acquaintances, there are a few that still read science
fiction.  Most of them had technical backgrounds.  I suspect some gave
up on science fiction when hard science morphed into social fiction
and space opera.  At least, that was my excuse.
 Best of luck on your new book.