Sci-fi, horror and thriller author of the novels ‘After Oxygen’ and 'Atlas Arch'. I’m especially interested in how technology such as space exploration, artificial intelligence, and biology collide with our traditional ideas about philosophy, religion, morality, and the individual.Sci-fi, horror and thriller author of the novels ‘After Oxygen’ and 'Atlas Arch'. I’m especially interested in how technology such as space exploration, artificial intelligence, and biology collide with our traditional ideas about philosophy, religion, morality, and the individual....more
C. Anthony BironI think writer's block is probably the most dreaded enemy of any writer. I power up with the awesome might of a two-handed broadsword called OUTLINING…moreI think writer's block is probably the most dreaded enemy of any writer. I power up with the awesome might of a two-handed broadsword called OUTLINING to slay this particular dragon! It won't work for everyone, but if you're a writer who hasn't tried it - try it.(less)
C. Anthony BironAs of this moment, I'm getting my second novel ready for my beta readers. This one's hard sci-fi and I'm getting closer to talking more about it. For …moreAs of this moment, I'm getting my second novel ready for my beta readers. This one's hard sci-fi and I'm getting closer to talking more about it. For now, I'll say that Robert Heinlein has always been a huge creative inspiration & I've always felt compelled to honour his great work. Included will be nods to Ayn Rand, Gore Vidal & the vast body of 1950's pulp science fiction comic books.(less)
Enjoy this excerpt from one of my favourite short stories, "The Sun and the Killer".
"What a wonderful surprise – visitors, after all these years.
The spaceship comes close, closer than I’ve ever seen a ship come before. The humans have improved their technology, that’s for sure. I have to admit, I’m extremely impressed. I have a very long memory that stretches back through time, and I know I’ve ne