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    On writing | Science fiction

    It started as an opening scene

    ByGreta 24 July 202427 October 2025

    A few years ago I wrote a story that appeared in Pets in Space 6 and has now been published as a stand-alone. But I didn’t write it specifically for the anthology. The inspiration came well before then. I was doing the writer’s equivalent of doodling, playing around with ideas, willing the Muse to come…

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    Evolution of an anthology

    ByGreta 13 October 202127 October 2025

    The biggest problem independent authors have is marketing their wares. You could write the best book ever, potentially an award-winning classic, but if nobody knows about it, you might sell ten copies and that’s that. Sure, the very best form of advertising is word of mouth but even that will only get you so far….

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    One week to go!

    ByGreta 29 September 202127 October 2025

    Only one more week until you can have Pets in Space 6 for your very own! Remember, 10% of pre-orders and the first month’s orders will go to Hero dogs, a wonderful charity that trains service dogs for veterans and first responders. So, you’ll be supporting a great cause while you immerse yourself in a…

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    Meet Neyru, my Pet in Space

    ByGreta 11 August 202127 October 2025

    There will assuredly be pets in space when the time comes. I’m sure we’ll take our dogs and cats with us, and I’m sure we’ll encounter alien critters who will walk our path with us.

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    Plot holes and where to find them

    ByGreta 4 August 202127 October 2025

    Life has a habit of getting in the way of story-writing so The Search for the Crimson Lady has had to take second place lately. But I have to admit I’ve also encountered an obstacle or two in my plot. I’ve reached a point in the story where matters are coming to a head. You…

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