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SycoJack t1_iy7vn8l wrote
Reply to comment by ThEgg in I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
Unless you're British, then leftenant kernel.
mourfette t1_iy7oj8w wrote
Reply to comment by MaxFlorschutzAMA in I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
I'm late to the party but wanted to ask about ebooks, is it financially better for you if I buy it as an ebook or a physical book (both on Amazon) Or is there a better way to bring you a greater % of the sale? Info : I live in Europe.
vikingzx t1_iy7atdk wrote
Reply to comment by ManWithYourPlan in I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
You're going to like Florschutz then.
ThEgg t1_iy77y6k wrote
Reply to comment by YamahaMio in I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
Lewtenant kernel
AccountGotLocked69 t1_iy77cgi wrote
Reply to comment by ZylonBane in I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
Hmmm wouldn't a star that's used as a forge be a forgestar?
ManWithYourPlan t1_iy76hrg wrote
Reply to comment by MaxFlorschutzAMA in I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
Brian McClellan is so insanely good. I absolutely adore the characters and storylines he writes, specifically how he manages to have a detective/who-dun-it kind of storyline while also juggling the 'main' story itself.
ResolutionHead7905 t1_iy6quhk wrote
Reply to I'm Dr Joseph Davis, Medical Director at Cayman Fertility Center. AMA about fertility, reproduction or IVF treatment. by DrJosephDavisDO
Does the flow, cramps, and length of a woman's period indicate anything about her fertility?
UltimaActFour t1_iy6n4yn wrote
Reply to I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
I guess something I always wanted to ask as someone who is inspired to write but how likely is it for your work or book you made to get an adaptation? Is it really hard? And if so, can the author himself pick the studio, director, and cast?
heyheysharon t1_iy6kvtf wrote
Reply to comment by MaxFlorschutzAMA in I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
I didn't see it answered, but where should one start with your work?
Valianttheywere t1_iy6erlr wrote
Reply to I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
How do you cope with the existential dread that at superposition all life is the same life separated by change in possibility via superposition, and the distance between any two points in space-time are separated by change in possibility via superposition?
Dxun7 t1_iy6eknq wrote
Reply to comment by MaxFlorschutzAMA in I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
Trying to get into reading. I'll check out your work!
Tandgnissle t1_iy6ccaq wrote
Reply to I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
Do you have a lathe of heaven in your star forge?
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RedVenomxz t1_iy68qjp wrote
Reply to I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
In your opinion what is the more difficult genre to write for, science-fiction or fantasy?
Langda t1_iy63rip wrote
Reply to comment by MaxFlorschutzAMA in I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
Brando Sando is one of my favs too.
MaxFlorschutzAMA OP t1_iy626id wrote
Reply to comment by Dxun7 in I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
Nope. None. Never played it. As to what the Starforge is, you'll have to read the book to find out!
Dxun7 t1_iy61m3k wrote
Reply to I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
Starforge; any inspiration from Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic? Major plot piece in that game
YamahaMio t1_iy607i6 wrote
Reply to comment by ma2016 in I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
Wait till you find out about the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
MaxFlorschutzAMA OP t1_iy5z9xx wrote
Reply to comment by Bootsix in I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
No worries. Thanks for the question.
"Hand-waving" exists in both genres, to be fair. Plenty of stories have devices magical or scientific that work via "Who knows, we just know that it works" logic.
But even if there is a magic solution to a problem, what sort of ramifications does that have for the setting? Can magicians create food? What's the cost, and would anyone ever starve? At the root, be it magic or science, the same questions about society and the world will be asked, and an author will need to have (or find) those answers.
Bootsix t1_iy5yths wrote
Reply to comment by MaxFlorschutzAMA in I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
Haha I agree, my brother and I had a small argument about being able to simply "magic" a problem away vs having to base the solution in science. So you seemed the perfect person to ask, thank you for taking the time.
MaxFlorschutzAMA OP t1_iy5yd8p wrote
Reply to comment by Bootsix in I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
I had to think about it for a moment, but I'd say no. Both require a lot of research and careful work/planning, and may require that in different areas, but overall I'd say that at least for what I write, neither is easier than the other. Each genre requires its own amount of work, research, study, and careful thought in their own way, but I wouldn't say one is easier or harder than the other. Axtara still had tons of research and study, just like Colony or Jungle did.
Good question.
Bootsix t1_iy5xshs wrote
Reply to I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
Do you think sci-fi is harder to write than fantasy?
coolmos1 t1_iy7wa4a wrote
Reply to I am Max Florschutz, author of Science-Fiction and Fantasy, back again to celebrate the launch of my latest book, Starforge! by MaxFlorschutzAMA
Can you help this guy? https://www.reddit.com/r/Wellthatsucks/comments/z710rd/had_a_small_party_and_our_shoes_scratched_my