Ready for the long version of my latest Instagram post? Strap in. Writing is political. We all know this. But as a writer, especially in science fiction and fantasy I’ve always tried to craft stories that stand on their own, free from the weight of today’s politics. I want my work to be a space … Continue reading Writing Beyond Politics
Author: Anne Wheeler
On characters & technology
This blog post brought to you by a rather ancient memory that floated to the surface during my experience at family Aviation Challenge at the US Space & Rocket Center this weekend, where I braved 112-degree heat indices and the helo dunker (which actually turned out to be tons of fun). In July 1995, I … Continue reading On characters & technology
My Special Issuance Journey
Note: This isn’t a blog post about writing. It’s not even a blog post about OCD—since COVID-19 forced me quasi-public earlier than I’d wanted, you can peruse my other blog posts to see how that’s affected my life and my writing. This is the story of how I picked myself up and did something I … Continue reading My Special Issuance Journey