The Lord of the Rings movie set an entirely new standard for fantasy in the movies.

When I'm not at the keyboard, I'm generally reading, practicing tai chi or middle eastern dance, or cooking.

I have a better internal and intuitive understanding of folklore and myth than science and technology, so in that way fantasy is easier.

The Lord of the Rings movie set an entirely new standard for fantasy in the movies.

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.

Fortunately, many people also enjoy a stand-alone as a sample of something new, like trying the special at a favourite restaurant one night instead of going for the usual.

I'm told my SF is of the hard variety and my Fantasy is romantic but hopefully all the characters are strong and the plots are lively.