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One reason I don't like sci-fi,that creepy disturbing edge to it. Which is of course THE WHOLE POINT.

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LOL. EXactly, Jane! Chortle.

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I'm sure those ships have a lot of unnecessary bolts. You'd think they'd have extra fuel, in case they want to pick up a hitchhiker!

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Unnecessary bolts?? 🤣

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The SF Hall of Fame anthology is a necessary and amazing compilation.

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Thanks, David. I agree. It has some great names in it, with several excellent stories.

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Interesting discussion. I look forward to seeing readers' comments.

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Me too! Chortle.

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Just in time, just in case like a hoarder won’t let anyone go. But manna arrives by leaving supplies for the people and lightening the load leaving the girl with her sibling. I’m sure there’s a formula here about t/d=e. I’ll think about this. Let you know after I wake up and have my coffee.

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Thanks, Richard. Have you seen the flowchart showing how to write a science fiction novel? It reminds me of your algorithm! https://www.researchgate.net/figure/How-to-Write-a-Science-Fiction-Novel-Wilson-1971_fig1_232831648

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Cheers, Drew. I haven't read it as it happens. Thanks for the tip. It sounds intriguing. I thought John Wyndham wrote very thought-provoking stuff.

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