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The human colony on the planet Argo has long explored and exploited the technology left behind by an extinct alien race. But then an archaeology team accidentally activates a terrible weapon...
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Praise for Star Dragon
"Seldom does a storytelling talent come along as potent and fully mature as Mike Brotherton. His complex characters take you on a voyage that is both fiercely credible and astonishingly imaginative. This is Science Fiction."
-- David Brin"Star Dragon is terrific fare, offering readers a fusion of hard science and grand adventure."
-- Locus Magazine"Star Dragon is steeped in cosmology, the physics of interstellar travel, exobiology, artificial intelligence, bioscience. Brotherton, author of many scientific articles in refereed journals, has written a dramatic, provocative, utterly convincing hard science sf novel that includes an ironic twist that fans will love."
-- Booklist starred review"Readers hungry for the thought-provoking extrapolation and rigorous technical detail of old-fashioned hard SF are sure to enjoy astronomer Brotherton's first novel."
-- Publishers Weekly"Mike Brotherton, himself a trained astrophysicist, combines the technical acuity and ingenuity of Robert Forward with the ironic, postmodern stance and style of M. John Harrison. In this, his debut novel, those twin talents unite to produce a work that is involving on any number of levels. It's just about all you could ask for in a hardcore SF adventure."
-- Paul di Fillippo, SCI-FI.COM
Launch Pad Astronomy Workshop for Writers Now Accepting Applications
March 1st, 2008
Launch Pad is now accepting applications for our summer 2008 workshop, July 30-August 5 (immediately preceding Denver Worldcon).
Launch Pad is a free, NASA-funded workshop for established writers of all types held in beautiful high-altitude Laramie, Wyoming. Launch Pad aims to provide a “crash course” for about twelve attendees in modern astronomy through workshops, lectures, and observation through Wyoming’s two large telescopes. Our goal is to increase the quantity and quality of astronomy reaching the public through the work of participants. We expect to be able to cover lodging and most travel requests for successful applicants.
This year’s guest instructor is writer and amateur astronomer Jerry Oltion. Other lecturers include University of Wyoming astronomy professor Michael S. Brotherton, PhD and education specialist Jim Verley.
Applications are now open for 2008’s workshop, and will be accepted until March 31st, 2008. Attendees will be notified as soon as possible and no later than April 15th. Women and minorities historically underrepresented in the physical sciences are especially encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply please visit http://www.launchpadworkshop.org.
Please be encouraged to spread the word. Thanks!
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March 4th, 2008 at 2:42 am
I’ve been very pleased with the quality of the applicants so far. Please keep them coming!
February 15th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
[...] More information, a history, and detailed reports from previous Launch Pad participants Alma Alexander and David Levine are available online. Please be encouraged to spread the word about the workshop. We will be open for applications until March 15 and final decisions should be made by March 31. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...]