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ISHMAEL A SOLEDAD

Science Fiction Author

Forwards is still forwards

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Ishmael A Soledad

Managed to get around 7,000 words down this month which is a bit down on last month but, regardless, is… Read more Forwards is still forwards

Are there anything other than six plot-lines?

Posted on November 15, 2025September 4, 2025 by Ishmael A Soledad

Apparently every story that has, or will be, ever written has one of only six plot lines around which varying… Read more Are there anything other than six plot-lines?

Progress, like a duck swimming

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Ishmael A Soledad

There’s an old (yes, very old) observation that states results are like a duck tootling about on a pond; it… Read more Progress, like a duck swimming

Writers groups, or how to sink your craft into the crowd

Posted on October 15, 2025September 4, 2025 by Ishmael A Soledad

Don Quixote wasn’t the only person to tilt at the odd windmill or two, my personal shibboleth being writers’ groups.… Read more Writers groups, or how to sink your craft into the crowd

Progress nil, podcasts one

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Ishmael A Soledad

This month was, for various reasons, another “zero task, zero words” month. Black dog hasn’t bitten yet but, no doubt,… Read more Progress nil, podcasts one

Why I hate Star Trek and Star Wars

Posted on September 15, 2025September 4, 2025 by Ishmael A Soledad

In the realm of popular science-fiction in all it’s media formats, I doubt that there’s anything that matches these two… Read more Why I hate Star Trek and Star Wars

One small step for Ish ….

Posted on September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 by Ishmael A Soledad

Not much to report for August, so this will be short. I’ve managed to finish draft 2 of Descent:Diaspora, and… Read more One small step for Ish ….

… and you thought I was dead

Posted on August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 by Ishmael A Soledad

I was tempted to channel Jack Nicholson and say “I’m Baaack” but I’ve got horror author buddies who’ll use that… Read more … and you thought I was dead

Release Day – Diathesis: Descent Book 1

Posted on April 18, 2025February 20, 2025 by Ishmael A Soledad

If you are looking for a futuristic tale that will keep you pondering over the dilemmas posed for weeks afterwards, don’t miss this one. It’s a must read for sci-fi fans.

Progress, and is Science Fiction the Dismal Art?

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Ishmael A Soledad

January was reasonably good, added another 8,000 words to Diaspora so she now sits at 120,000 words of nearly 48%… Read more Progress, and is Science Fiction the Dismal Art?

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