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whatever.scalzi.com > 09/10/2026 > the-big-idea-cristin-okeefe-aptowicz

The Big Idea: Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (423+ words) When people hear my husband and I are both writers, they often ask what we write. My stock answer: “He’s a science fiction writer and I’m a historical non-fiction writer. We’re a mixed marriage, but we make it work.” My…...

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whatever.scalzi.com > 08/27/2026 > the-big-idea-victor-ladis-schultz

The Big Idea: Victor Ladis Schultz

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (402+ words) By examining one’s present, you can catch glimpses of the past. Every moment in history leads to this current one, and this sentiment is noted by author Victor Ladis Schultz in the Big Idea for his newest novel, The Book…...

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whatever.scalzi.com > 08/25/2026 > the-big-idea-anand-gandhi-and-zain-memon

The Big Idea: Anand Gandhi and Zain Memon

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (794+ words) Why do lightning bugs light up? Why do birds sing? Why do humans wear makeup and workout? It’s in every species’ nature to try and be as appealing as possible. As authors Anand Gandhi and Zain Memon will tell you…...

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whatever.scalzi.com > 08/24/2026 > the-big-idea-carolyn-ives-gilman

The Big Idea: Carolyn Ives Gilman

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (188+ words) Having a miscommunication can be annoying, or even cause some real tension, but rarely does it lead to something as severe as losing your life. Author Carolyn Ives Gilman is taking the miscommunication trope and putting a life-or-death spin on…...

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whatever.scalzi.com > 08/21/2026 > the-big-idea-suyi-davies-okungbowa

The Big Idea: Suyi Davies Okungbowa

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (129+ words) Heroes have a fantasy problem. As I grew up and witnessed more of the breadth of the human condition manifest, seeing integrity and care exist within the same body as evil, betrayal and acquiescence to oppression, the question began to…...

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whatever.scalzi.com > 08/18/2026 > the-big-idea-james-patrick-kelly-2

The Big Idea: James Patrick Kelly

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (141+ words) Humans have been fascinated by robots for as long as the idea of a machine with a heart has existed. Hugo award-winning author James Patrick Kelly is no exception, evidenced by his newest collection of short stories all about robots…...

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whatever.scalzi.com > 08/17/2026 > the-big-idea-david-ebenbach-3

The Big Idea: David Ebenbach

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (574+ words) Sometimes it feels like the world is being rapidly overtaken by AI, but author David Ebenbach is here to remind us that this a world of humans, not robots. In the Big Idea for his newest poetry collection, The AI…...

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whatever.scalzi.com > 08/15/2026 > say-hello-to-my-warty-friend

Say Hello to My Warty Friend | Whatever

4+ week, 19+ hour ago   (379+ words) So no adopting of stray toads. 😁 That reminds me of one of my favorite books of all time, Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. I used to read it with my class in 5th grade. If you haven’t read it, please do....

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whatever.scalzi.com > 08/04/2026 > the-big-idea-virginia-shaffer

The Big Idea: Virginia Shaffer | Whatever

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (214+ words) Oysters: you either love them or hate them. Author and oyster-aficionado Virginia Shaffer has spent years turning her passion for oysters into a comprehensive look at the world behind the shell. Grab a lemon wedge and dive into the briny…...

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whatever.scalzi.com > 07/31/2026 > another-reason-not-to-use-ai-for-your-writing

Another Reason Not to Use “AI” For Your Writing

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1783+ words) 1. Newer writers, just don't fucking use "AI" for anything, ever2. How odd that being an established writer with a firm "no 'AI'" stance and ample pre-"AI" IP will become a definite competitive advantage over "new, hot, and possibly copyright compromised…...