Author Archives: Lynda Williams

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About Lynda Williams

Semi-retired educator, publisher at Reality Skimming Press, author of the Okal Rel Saga.

How Do You Start an Epic?

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Lynda Williams

Starting to serialize the Okal Rel Saga, I felt bad about giving artist Jeff Doten so many “talking heads” to illustrate. The truth is, a lot of the first chapter introduces characters and setting. Most writers’ workshops would dump all … Continue reading →

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Visiting Amel

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Lynda Williams

Book 9 of the Okal Rel Saga begins with Sam, barely married, but separated from Amel by war. This morning, preoccupied with work, grief and money, I did not want to get up and face my rel. What is an … Continue reading →

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B01.001 – Pilots are Uncomfortable People

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Lynda Williams

“Contact?” Ann asked. “Contact with Sevolites?” Grounded by her violent reaction to the medical treatment of her comatose partner, Ann was ready for any excuse to escape the house arrest her people call Supervision. An invitation to meet the mythical, … Continue reading →

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Serialization of Okal Rel Saga

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Lynda Williams

The Okal Rel Saga begins with Ann of Rire sulking about being grounded for slugging “brain mechanic” Lurol. The idea for this serialization began in 2013 when I met Jeff Doten, the first artist to do cover art for Throne … Continue reading →

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Lynda’s Rules for Course Content

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Lynda Williams

Yeah, this is my blog about my fiction life. But the truth is my obsession with Amel and Horth’s world has always driven skills development for my day job. So I’m going with being “one me” on the blogging front. … Continue reading →

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Blood Makes Lousy Detergent: An Interview with Lynda Williams

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Lynda Williams

Blood Makes Lousy Detergent: An Interview with Lynda Williams.

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The Death Ship – Feature on SF Canada Site

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Lynda Williams

Yeah, it makes sense to start at the beginning. But the emphasis on Part 1: The Courtesan Prince, has never done justice to the scope of the Okal Rel Saga and wider universe. So it’s time to offer glimpses beyond … Continue reading →

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ChiSeries Vancouver Okal Rel Connection Oct 7, 2014

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Lynda Williams

Chiseries Vancouver SF/F Reading featuring Lynda Williams, Paula Johanson and Alma Alexander. Preliminary info is up here: http://chiseries.com/event/chiseries-vancouver-october-7-2014 The reading is Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7:30. The Cottage Bistro is at Main St. around 28th Ave. on the east side of the … Continue reading →

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Thank you Robert Runte!

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Lynda Williams

As for the literary thing … been conflicted forever. And bored with myself. Sure, I think I convey some profound stuff about the human condition (and how people OUGHT to build AI) but it’s true. I write space opera. I’m … Continue reading →

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Straddling Categories

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Lynda Williams

Got lots of action on my response to a query from a fellow writer, on the SF Canada mailing list, about balancing the quest for fame-in-fiction with more-than-fulltime employment in the day job and a stubborn resistance of wise advice … Continue reading →

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