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rank 5851
word count 36791
date submitted 30.08.2009
date updated 31.08.2009
genres: Science Fiction
classification: universal
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A Science Fantasia

Francis A. Andrew

Can we colonise Mars? Can we make robots more like humans? Can we travel backwards and forwards in time?

 

"A Science Fantasia" consists of three short science fiction novels. The first one, "A Tale Of Two Planets", deals with the possibility of transforming the planet Mars into a habitable world. Its essential theme examines whether or not mankind can ever be free of contentious politics. The basic question is - "can a solution to the social and economic problems which humanity faces be tackled through routes which are non-political in their nature?" "Only Half-Believe What You See" examines the likelihood of constructing more human-like robots. It is centred around a newly married scientist whose relationship with his spouse is often put at risk as a result of the demands placed upon him in his scientific career. "Christmas At CERN" explores the relationship between science and religion. Are these two disciplines destined to be forever in conflict or can sufficient common ground be establsihed to reconcile their apparent differences?

 
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SusieGulick wrote 1081 days ago

You're amazing, Francis, that you researched all of this & let us know - I am just amazed. :) Thank you. :)
The 2nd of your 4 books, I am backing. :) Thank you for backing my 2 memoir books. :) God bless you & protect you. :) Love, Susie :)

the dragon flies wrote 1360 days ago

[A Science Fantasia]
I'm sure about one thing: you will find your way to the Editor's Desk (if that is what you want, of course) in no time. In fact, I cannot help but wonder why you don't send it off to a publisher right away?

There are some minor things that might have need of change: the part where you show off your Scottisch language skills ;?). But that is only a minor point and really nitpicking on my account.

What you write sounds very realistic and believable and I can see how an organisation would give up an astronaut to keep a technology secret. It is a harsh world out there!

I hapilly give you your first swing on the threadmill. Have fun writing!

Peter
(Dane Redhill)

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