The Grantville Gazette is an online magazine of both fiction and non-fiction set in the 1632 Universe, plus more general science fiction and fantasy stories. Stories range from a few hundred words to as much as 15,000. Topics cover a surprisingly large area, and stories span the globe and beyond (in the general sci fi […]

When you write, the characters are there in your head. They are clearly characters for the story, but they have things to say and do. As the writer, your job is to give those things life by writing the story. You have a lot of control – but don’t be mistaken, the characters aren’t blank […]