Science fiction has emerged as acceptable in the literary cannon with the inclusion of a wide selection of science fiction writers as worthy of studying. At least this was one of the facts I learnt of a genre which I had for long associated with popular thrillers when we discussed Contemporary American Literature in the US a year or so ago.
Science fiction is a broad genre of fiction often involving speculations on current or future science or technology usually in books, art, television, films, games, theater, and other media. In the age of television, computers and other technology, the fascination of contemporary fiction writers with technology has become an extension of the sphere of social realism for the exploration of writers..
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Many groups and societies award works of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Whether you’re looking for a good read, or looking to get some recognition for your own work, these awards are worth checking out!
Let’s look at a few of them.
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There are many fantasy writers these days and it’s often hard to find a great read, so I sorted through my collection to find 3 must read authors.
1 Anne McCaffrey
Anne McCaffrey is most famous for her “Dragonriders of Pern” series. These are set in medieval times in an Earth like colony who has learned to work alongside dragons. For this series she became the first woman to win a Hugo Award. She wrote many book series including “The Crystal Singer” series and “The Talent” series, but the series I suggest for all newcomers is “The Freedom” series that describes the struggle of refugees when the earth is invaded by aliens.
2 Ernest Gary Gygax
Gary Gygax is best known for his work as a co-founder of the role playing game Dungeons and Dragons. Whilst working on D&D he started writing fantasy novels including “The Sagard the Barbarian” series. He also worked on magazines before penning what I think is His must read novels: “The Gord the Rogue” series starting with “Saga of Old City” marketed as “The Greyhawk Adventures” series. A must read for adventure/fantasy lovers.
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