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Sarah Tidball
Feb 20, 20242 min read
The Lost Weapon: Unveiling the Epic Conclusion
Wow, it's been a while since my last post, but I promise I've been off the grid for a good reason! You see, I've been immersed in the...
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Sarah Tidball
Aug 26, 20233 min read
A Rollercoaster of Emotions: Killing Off Characters
Happy Bank Holiday weekend fellow readers and writers! I recently come across an interesting meme that made me chuckle, and then got me...
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Sarah Tidball
Jul 29, 20233 min read
World Building in Sci-Fi Novels: Crafting Engaging Realms while avoiding common pitfalls
Science fiction novels have the incredible power to transport readers to uncharted territories and immerse them in worlds beyond their...
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Sarah Tidball
Jul 8, 20232 min read
Aliens: The Sequel That Conquered the Stars
Following a recent movie marathon which included the epic movie, ‘Aliens’, today I want to reach out to my fellow movie aficionados and...
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Sarah Tidball
Jun 19, 20232 min read
When Dreams Inspire: Unveiling the Mysterious Origins of My Storylines
As an author, one of the questions I frequently get asked is: "Where do you get your ideas from?" The truth is, I consider myself...
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Sarah Tidball
May 14, 20232 min read
Blake's 7 Heaven
I've discussed in previous blogs the influence shows like Star Trek TNG and Firefly had on me, but where did my passion of Sci Fi all...
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Sarah Tidball
May 6, 20232 min read
Creating an immersive vision - Show don't tell
As a writer, it's easy to fall into the trap of telling instead of showing. While we may have a clear vision of the story in our heads,...
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Sarah Tidball
May 4, 20231 min read
May the 4th be with you all
Happy STAR WARS DAY, fellow Sci Fi enthusiasts! As you know, I have something of a soft spot for the galaxy far, far away, so I couldn't...
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Sarah Tidball
May 1, 20232 min read
Firefly: the most efficient series in the galaxy
In my last post, I talked about how Star Trek had helped shape my general love of Sci Fi when I was younger. Today, I'm going to talk...
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Sarah Tidball
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Picard: Make it so!
** SPOILER ALERT ** When I sat down to watch the final episode of Star Trek: Picard recently, I couldn't help but feel a wave of...
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Sarah Tidball
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Why I write Sci Fi
Sci-fi is my favourite genre to write in because it allows me to unleash my imagination and explore the possibilities of the unknown. The...
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Sarah Tidball
Apr 15, 20232 min read
Planner or Pantser?
When it comes to writing a novel, there are two schools of thought: planning it all out in advance, or writing by the seat of your pants...
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