The Independent Alliance of Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors, IASFA, offers science fiction and fantasy indie authors an infinity premise of professionalism to hone their craft of writing. Author Craig Martelle founded the organization with the goal in mind to share resources and best practices with Indie Authors to help foster professionalism and learn key skills to become self sufficient. The only requirement to join as a member is one must have an Amazon author page. He also started a Facebook group for people to join.
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IASFA – International Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors
Why did I start this organization, buying a domain and building a web presence? For the simple reason that in my opinion, professional organizations were hurting their members more than helping them. My idea of a professional is one who sells stories, whether short or long, and that they can repeat that process. I wanted […]
The Power of Science Fiction by Craig Martelle
I was first introduced to mainstream science fiction in the 1960s by Star Trek. It debuted on September 8, 1966. I wasn’t old enough to truly appreciate its genius, but I liked it more than the cartoons of the era. Only by watching it later through the lens of a 1960s world could one see […]
When A Ray of Sunshine Hits Home by Bill Patterson
A Ray of Sunshine dealt with radiation in space. But that ray of sunshine occasionally hits home, and it can be disastrous.