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[–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago (9 children) No love for Nancy Kress? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 3 points 10 months ago (8 children) Had to look her up. I think I might have started one of her books and noped out. I'll check my library. But now I'll throw you two more. Robyn Bennis. https://bookshop.org/p/books/by-fire-above-robyn-bennis/82ed3b400af9da8e Airships fighting in the Napoleonic Era. The only fantasy element is that they have access to helium. She does a magnificent job engineering her armada. Tanith Lee. https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=tanith+lee She basically invented weird fantasy. Neil Gaiman stole all his best stuff from her. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 1 point 10 months ago* (7 children) I think I might have started one of her books and noped out. I’ll check my library. Beggars in Spain was my first intro to her, and Ej-Es (free to read link) sticks out in my mind. She explores ethics/politics in sci-fi along with female sexuality, though more old school. People have said she's got Ayn Rand vibes, but she's not, some of her characters take on those characteristics so that she can tear them down later. Also: Ann Leckie's Ancillary Justice series is amazing. Gender/politics/individualism/collectivism all mixed together into a plot at breakneck speed where the characters are described more by what they say and do, than how many limbs and genitals they have permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (6 children) I got Nancy Kress confused with Ann Leckie. I started Ancillary Justice and wasn't impressed. Looks like we don't overlap much, but that's cool. Enjoy your holidays permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago* (5 children) Oh shame. I knew it took me ~10 pages to get into the flow of her writing, and I struggled up til then at which her style suddenly 'clicked' for me and I was hooked In terms of interest overlap: tentatively ask, thoughts on Andy Weir? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (4 children) I liked 'The Martian' and 'Project Hail Mary.' I think he's a grade A++ plotter and a grade B- writer. On the other hand, 'Project...' was being narrated by the character, so maybe that's the way the character writes? Of all the writers I mentioned, I'd put Tanith Lee at the top for her prose. She can create an entire world in a few paragraphs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago (3 children) Ah we are different then. I genuinely do not enjoy his writing, and find his characters all interchangeable and quirky because he says so. The science is tacked on like a chemistry teacher putting their kids to bed. I'll check out Tanith Lee, thanks for the recommendation. Please check out the Ej-Es story I linked too permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (1 child) 2 of 2 Forgot to say that I read the story. I liked it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago Glad to hear, and happy holidays yourself! permalink fedilink source parent [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) Happy Holiday permalink fedilink source parent
[–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 3 points 10 months ago (8 children) Had to look her up. I think I might have started one of her books and noped out. I'll check my library. But now I'll throw you two more. Robyn Bennis. https://bookshop.org/p/books/by-fire-above-robyn-bennis/82ed3b400af9da8e Airships fighting in the Napoleonic Era. The only fantasy element is that they have access to helium. She does a magnificent job engineering her armada. Tanith Lee. https://bookshop.org/beta-search?keywords=tanith+lee She basically invented weird fantasy. Neil Gaiman stole all his best stuff from her. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 1 point 10 months ago* (7 children) I think I might have started one of her books and noped out. I’ll check my library. Beggars in Spain was my first intro to her, and Ej-Es (free to read link) sticks out in my mind. She explores ethics/politics in sci-fi along with female sexuality, though more old school. People have said she's got Ayn Rand vibes, but she's not, some of her characters take on those characteristics so that she can tear them down later. Also: Ann Leckie's Ancillary Justice series is amazing. Gender/politics/individualism/collectivism all mixed together into a plot at breakneck speed where the characters are described more by what they say and do, than how many limbs and genitals they have permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (6 children) I got Nancy Kress confused with Ann Leckie. I started Ancillary Justice and wasn't impressed. Looks like we don't overlap much, but that's cool. Enjoy your holidays permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago* (5 children) Oh shame. I knew it took me ~10 pages to get into the flow of her writing, and I struggled up til then at which her style suddenly 'clicked' for me and I was hooked In terms of interest overlap: tentatively ask, thoughts on Andy Weir? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (4 children) I liked 'The Martian' and 'Project Hail Mary.' I think he's a grade A++ plotter and a grade B- writer. On the other hand, 'Project...' was being narrated by the character, so maybe that's the way the character writes? Of all the writers I mentioned, I'd put Tanith Lee at the top for her prose. She can create an entire world in a few paragraphs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago (3 children) Ah we are different then. I genuinely do not enjoy his writing, and find his characters all interchangeable and quirky because he says so. The science is tacked on like a chemistry teacher putting their kids to bed. I'll check out Tanith Lee, thanks for the recommendation. Please check out the Ej-Es story I linked too permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (1 child) 2 of 2 Forgot to say that I read the story. I liked it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago Glad to hear, and happy holidays yourself! permalink fedilink source parent [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) Happy Holiday permalink fedilink source parent
[–] tetris11@feddit.uk 1 point 10 months ago* (7 children) I think I might have started one of her books and noped out. I’ll check my library. Beggars in Spain was my first intro to her, and Ej-Es (free to read link) sticks out in my mind. She explores ethics/politics in sci-fi along with female sexuality, though more old school. People have said she's got Ayn Rand vibes, but she's not, some of her characters take on those characteristics so that she can tear them down later. Also: Ann Leckie's Ancillary Justice series is amazing. Gender/politics/individualism/collectivism all mixed together into a plot at breakneck speed where the characters are described more by what they say and do, than how many limbs and genitals they have permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 7 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (6 children) I got Nancy Kress confused with Ann Leckie. I started Ancillary Justice and wasn't impressed. Looks like we don't overlap much, but that's cool. Enjoy your holidays permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago* (5 children) Oh shame. I knew it took me ~10 pages to get into the flow of her writing, and I struggled up til then at which her style suddenly 'clicked' for me and I was hooked In terms of interest overlap: tentatively ask, thoughts on Andy Weir? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (4 children) I liked 'The Martian' and 'Project Hail Mary.' I think he's a grade A++ plotter and a grade B- writer. On the other hand, 'Project...' was being narrated by the character, so maybe that's the way the character writes? Of all the writers I mentioned, I'd put Tanith Lee at the top for her prose. She can create an entire world in a few paragraphs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago (3 children) Ah we are different then. I genuinely do not enjoy his writing, and find his characters all interchangeable and quirky because he says so. The science is tacked on like a chemistry teacher putting their kids to bed. I'll check out Tanith Lee, thanks for the recommendation. Please check out the Ej-Es story I linked too permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (1 child) 2 of 2 Forgot to say that I read the story. I liked it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago Glad to hear, and happy holidays yourself! permalink fedilink source parent [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) Happy Holiday permalink fedilink source parent
[–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (6 children) I got Nancy Kress confused with Ann Leckie. I started Ancillary Justice and wasn't impressed. Looks like we don't overlap much, but that's cool. Enjoy your holidays permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago* (5 children) Oh shame. I knew it took me ~10 pages to get into the flow of her writing, and I struggled up til then at which her style suddenly 'clicked' for me and I was hooked In terms of interest overlap: tentatively ask, thoughts on Andy Weir? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (4 children) I liked 'The Martian' and 'Project Hail Mary.' I think he's a grade A++ plotter and a grade B- writer. On the other hand, 'Project...' was being narrated by the character, so maybe that's the way the character writes? Of all the writers I mentioned, I'd put Tanith Lee at the top for her prose. She can create an entire world in a few paragraphs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago (3 children) Ah we are different then. I genuinely do not enjoy his writing, and find his characters all interchangeable and quirky because he says so. The science is tacked on like a chemistry teacher putting their kids to bed. I'll check out Tanith Lee, thanks for the recommendation. Please check out the Ej-Es story I linked too permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (1 child) 2 of 2 Forgot to say that I read the story. I liked it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago Glad to hear, and happy holidays yourself! permalink fedilink source parent [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) Happy Holiday permalink fedilink source parent
[–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago* (5 children) Oh shame. I knew it took me ~10 pages to get into the flow of her writing, and I struggled up til then at which her style suddenly 'clicked' for me and I was hooked In terms of interest overlap: tentatively ask, thoughts on Andy Weir? permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 5 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (4 children) I liked 'The Martian' and 'Project Hail Mary.' I think he's a grade A++ plotter and a grade B- writer. On the other hand, 'Project...' was being narrated by the character, so maybe that's the way the character writes? Of all the writers I mentioned, I'd put Tanith Lee at the top for her prose. She can create an entire world in a few paragraphs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago (3 children) Ah we are different then. I genuinely do not enjoy his writing, and find his characters all interchangeable and quirky because he says so. The science is tacked on like a chemistry teacher putting their kids to bed. I'll check out Tanith Lee, thanks for the recommendation. Please check out the Ej-Es story I linked too permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (1 child) 2 of 2 Forgot to say that I read the story. I liked it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago Glad to hear, and happy holidays yourself! permalink fedilink source parent [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) Happy Holiday permalink fedilink source parent
[–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (4 children) I liked 'The Martian' and 'Project Hail Mary.' I think he's a grade A++ plotter and a grade B- writer. On the other hand, 'Project...' was being narrated by the character, so maybe that's the way the character writes? Of all the writers I mentioned, I'd put Tanith Lee at the top for her prose. She can create an entire world in a few paragraphs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago (3 children) Ah we are different then. I genuinely do not enjoy his writing, and find his characters all interchangeable and quirky because he says so. The science is tacked on like a chemistry teacher putting their kids to bed. I'll check out Tanith Lee, thanks for the recommendation. Please check out the Ej-Es story I linked too permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (1 child) 2 of 2 Forgot to say that I read the story. I liked it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago Glad to hear, and happy holidays yourself! permalink fedilink source parent [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) Happy Holiday permalink fedilink source parent
[–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago (3 children) Ah we are different then. I genuinely do not enjoy his writing, and find his characters all interchangeable and quirky because he says so. The science is tacked on like a chemistry teacher putting their kids to bed. I'll check out Tanith Lee, thanks for the recommendation. Please check out the Ej-Es story I linked too permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (1 child) 2 of 2 Forgot to say that I read the story. I liked it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago Glad to hear, and happy holidays yourself! permalink fedilink source parent [–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) Happy Holiday permalink fedilink source parent
[–] DagwoodIII@piefed.social 2 points 10 months ago (1 child) 2 of 2 Forgot to say that I read the story. I liked it. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago Glad to hear, and happy holidays yourself! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] tetris11@feddit.uk 2 points 10 months ago Glad to hear, and happy holidays yourself! permalink fedilink source parent
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