{"id":3003,"date":"2017-12-06T15:00:35","date_gmt":"2017-12-06T15:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.nature.com\/futureconditional\/?p=3003"},"modified":"2017-12-05T19:34:27","modified_gmt":"2017-12-05T19:34:27","slug":"the-story-behind-the-story-please-consider-my-science-fiction-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nature.com\/futureconditional\/2017\/12\/06\/the-story-behind-the-story-please-consider-my-science-fiction-story\/","title":{"rendered":"The story behind the story: Please consider my science-fiction story"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week\u2019s Futures<\/a> story is a conversational take on the influence of AI in the shape of\u00a0Please consider my science-fiction story<\/a><\/em> by David G. Blake. Regular reader will remember David’s earlier stories\u00a0To my father<\/em><\/a>,\u00a0A kite for Sarah<\/em><\/a> and\u00a0Low-city life<\/em><\/a>. Here he reveals a little more about his latest tale \u2014 as ever, it pays to read the story first<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Writing\u00a0Please consider my science-fiction story<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you’ve read Please consider my science-fiction story<\/em>, then you know that it already kind of is<\/em> the story behind the story. I was sitting there struggling with an opening scene, for what seemed like the millionth day in a row, and I realized that a certain slanted take on the thoughts running through my mind might end up being the more entertaining story to tell. It ended up being the story I needed to tell, too. A way to utilize my issues with writing to my advantage.<\/p>\n

It’s also the first story I’ve ever written start to finish with someone reading over my shoulder. Not a method I would recommend on a regular basis, but it’s something I wanted to mention since I lost my friend less than two months after that day. The memory of Mason laughing behind me as I worked through this one adds a unique layer of happiness to its publication. I am beyond thrilled to share it with the rest of you.<\/p>\n

Speaking of sharing, there’s a sequel in the works titled Grasping at straws<\/em>, so you might get more of Mr Writer before you know it. Hell, I might even try for a trilogy. We’ll just have to see how that<\/em> conversation goes.<\/p>\n

There is one more thing I want to say. In his life, Mason Proudfoot spent a lot of time and energy raising money for HIV\/AIDS organizations. You can read Please consider my science-fiction story<\/em> free online. If you do, or even if you only read this post, please also consider donating to one of these organizations.<\/p>\n

Thank you all for reading, and have a happy holiday season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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