Having read this and other topics on fan fic, stories and inspiration - I think inspiration comes from anywhere and anything, the ideal is knowing the moment and recording/remembering the inspiration., and hopefully taking advantage of it.
Sorry if anyone mentioned him, but Ludlum (Yes, I know he isnt Sci-Fi, but bear with me <!--emo&;)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='wink.gif'><!--endemo--> ) writes a killer storyline. The way he manages to show both sides of the story, but leave so many questions opened is masterful. If you already havent, I suggest you go and read the Covert-One series by him, its fantastic <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
His storylines are awsome, and his writing style is... well... awsome <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> Reading his books could really open up some more ideas for people in how to write, word and produce their stories <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
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I could go on and name hundreds of sci-fi books or authors, all with fantastic and unique ideas/ways of writing.
This is one of my all time favorites - The Boat Of A Million Years by Poul Anderson
But as i said, i could go on forever. The beauty of science fiction is that the only boundaries, are the limits of your imagination. Expand them, and you further the universe!
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His storylines are awsome, and his writing style is... well... awsome <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo--> Reading his books could really open up some more ideas for people in how to write, word and produce their stories <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html/emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif'><!--endemo-->
This is one of my all time favorites - The Boat Of A Million Years by Poul Anderson
But as i said, i could go on forever. The beauty of science fiction is that the only boundaries, are the limits of your imagination. Expand them, and you further the universe!
John Ringo's
A Hymn Before Battle
Gust Front
When the Devil Dances
Hell's Faire
The Hero
He does good space marine action and very good writing in general.
Good storyline, Characters and Villians
*nods*
Good stuff