On the art of writing what you know

I write mainly space opera. So you might be forgiven for raising an incredulous eyebrow when I talk about writing what I know.

Even if you write science fiction

stars and nebulae in deep space

I guess you guys all know I write mainly space opera. So you might be forgiven for raising an incredulous eyebrow (maybe even two) when I talk about writing what I know. And sure, I take out the space opera tool kit for the space bits. FTL travel, artificial gravity, shields to divert radiation (and attacks) etc etc. But not everything happens out there in the wide black. I usually have some goings-on planetside. And Crisis at Validor is no exception.

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