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Drake, H. L. – 1980
A. E. van Vogt's theory of "unreality" explains in part how he has become so prolific in a literary genre--science fiction/science fantasy--which only recently has experienced a rise in popularity. His theory states that the science fictional sentence must have in it something that requires a contribution from the reader. If the author…
Descriptors: Authors, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Writing Processes
Peer reviewedHughes, Monica – ALAN Review, 1992
Relates the author's personal experiences growing up with and writing science fiction. Discusses symbols that work themselves out in the writing of science fiction. (PRA)
Descriptors: Authors, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Symbolism
Peer reviewedYep, Laurence – ALAN Review, 1992
Discusses how the author blends oriental myth, fantasy, and science to produce unique science fiction. (PRA)
Descriptors: Authors, Fantasy, Folk Culture, Legends
School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1995
Presents an interview with T.A. Barron, an author of a trilogy of novels about a 12-year-old girl. Topics include character development, adult/child relationships, themes, writing processes, the influence of children on the writing, adult science fiction and young-adult classification of the books, and research and rewrites. (AEF)
Descriptors: Authors, Caregiver Child Relationship, Characterization, Classification
