I originally wrote 'The Martian' as a free serial novel, posting one chapter at a time to my website. Andy Weir chapterfreemartian Change image and share on social
Just so we're clear, Mark Watney is who I want to be. He has all the qualities I like about myself magnified without any of the qualities I dislike. Mark Watney isn't afraid to fly. Andy Weir afraidcleardislike Change image and share on social
Eventually, while researching, you'll learn something you didn't want to know. Some fact that ruins a plotline you had in mind. The good news is that sometimes, learning all the facts can make for a much more interesting story than you originally had in mind. Andy Weir eventuallyfactgood share on social
I was born too late to experience Apollo 11, though I do trek to Dad's house every time there's some space event. There's something awesome about crossing your fingers and watching a tense Mission Control room do their thing. Andy Weir apolloawesomebear share on social
There's nothing I would like more than to watch a manned Mars landing. Andy Weir landmanmar Change image and share on social
My father has a great love of science, and he indoctrinated me into it early. I think I was 12 or so when we designed a moon base. Andy Weir basedesignearly Change image and share on social
The reason space missions need artificial gravity is clear: humans simply did not evolve to live in zero gravity. Andy Weir artificialclearevolve Change image and share on social
You want an audience. If you didn't, you wouldn't be a writer. The biggest motivation to write is the knowledge that someone will read it. Andy Weir audiencebigknowledge Change image and share on social
I was hired as a computer programmer for a national laboratory at age 15. Andy Weir agecomputerhire Change image and share on social
I study orbital dynamics as a hobby. My idea of a good time is sitting down and drawing on that knowledge to imagine a space mission from beginning to end, getting as many details right as I can. Andy Weir begindetaildraw Change image and share on social
