Then, I realized that there is an indigenous presence in the Solar System. It's us. So, then, I got to wondering what would happen if a more technologically advanced society moved next door to us, the way we moved next door to the American Indians. Sarah Zettel advanceamericandoor share on social
I did not want to write a story about the invasion of Earth, so I had to create a race capable of living nearby, which meant to either on the Moon, on Mars, or on Venus. I picked Venus. Sarah Zettel capablecreateearth Change image and share on social
My joking answer to this question is that I leave a bowl of milk out on the back porch every night for the Idea Fairy. In the morning, the milk is gone and there's a brand-new shiny idea by the bowl. Sarah Zettel answerbackbowl Change image and share on social
Now, Venus is an extremely hostile environment, and as such presents a lot of challenges for a science fiction author who wants to create life there. However, as I began to research it more thoroughly, I found myself intrigued by the possibilities the world offers. Sarah Zettel authorbeginchallenge share on social
I myself was born in Sacramento, California in 1966. Sarah Zettel bearcaliforniasacramento Change image and share on social
Actually, after while, finding the ideas is the easy part. Sorting them through and turning them into stories, now, that's the hard work. Sarah Zettel easyfindhard Change image and share on social
I feel SF is going through an experimental phase right now. Sarah Zettel experimentalfeelphase Change image and share on social
All of this got me thinking about the history of the westward expansion, and got me to wondering how the exploration of the Solar System would be changed if there were an indigenous presence out there. Sarah Zettel changeexpansionexploration share on social
Fantasy is, of course, booming, and I think it's beginning to stretch its range as well. Sarah Zettel beginboomfantasy Change image and share on social
I have a better internal and intuitive understanding of folklore and myth than science and technology, so in that way fantasy is easier. Sarah Zettel easyfantasyfolklore Change image and share on social