I like to be surprised. Fresh implications and plot twists erupt as a story unfolds. Characters develop backgrounds, … - David Brin

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To any who know the star field well from one certain reference point, stars are as individual as people. Jump ten parsecs, however, and not even your own sun is recognizable.

David Brin

I like to be surprised. Fresh implications and plot twists erupt as a story unfolds. Characters develop backgrounds, adding depth and feeling. Writing feels like exploring

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