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What Type of Sci-Fi Do You Write?
I enjoy all types of science-fiction. While writing, I try not to pigeonhole myself to any specific sub-genre and I occasionally branch out into horror. In this post, I will share where I think the sci-fi genre is going and the types of books I write within it. By broad definition, science-fiction is fictional science. If you look at it from that top-level, any book that mentions an ability, device, or concept that goes beyond what our sciences are currently capable of creating or explaining would have sci-fi elements. If you write a romance about time-travelers, even if the time-travel is secondary, it still has roots in science-fiction although it…
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Overview of My First Book – Rebirth
As my first published book, Rebirth holds a special place in my heart and I still intend to eventually write the sequel – Reborn. If you like the concepts of artificial intelligence and time travel, then you might enjoy giving it a read. Dr. Abigail Brennaman wakes from an indeterminate period of sleep in a strange and unfamiliar place. Rising completely naked from a cryo-chamber, she is greeted by a voice without a body in a bay lined with other pods just like her own. With no idea what has happened or how she got there, she seeks out the answers only to become more confused. Artimus, her host, reveals…
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Now Available in Hardcover!
Both Rebirth and The Drift are now available in case laminate hardcover print for purchase on Amazon. Be one of the first to get a hardcover copy of David Maxwell’s dystopian space opera Rebirth and his intense time travel thriller The Drift. THE DRIFT In the quaint little town of Crystal Falls, surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains, a storm is brewing…. As the tight-knit community fights to survive a blizzard like no other, more sinister threats, dark and duplicitous, lurk just out of sight. Embarking upon his first official mission, Ra sees himself as a rescuer, a hero, a man whose selfless efforts will save untold lives and ensure…
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Welcome to Maxwell’s Silver Quill…
Maxwell’s Silver Quill is a writer’s blog by David Maxwell, Amazon and Readers’ Favorite 5-star rated self-published author. In this active blog, I will be writing about my trials, tribulations, and triumphs in becoming a successful science-fiction and thriller novelist. My intent is to provide thoughtful and useful content to aspiring authors, avid readers, and struggling self-publishers. In addition to instruction videos and insightful articles, I will share detailed descriptions of my adventures in world travel as an author as well as snippets from my works and the occasional short story. By visiting my blog regularly you will learn the ins-and-outs of self-publishing (how to use Scrivener to create your…
