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Book Reviews
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Commentaries

Below my thoughts:

 

Reviews on the science fiction novels I am reading for my PhD studies. These reviews are intended purely as a record for myself, but take from it what you will - even if just for a recommended reading list for more obscure and unique science fiction. 

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Commentaries on some of my short stories that are available online, with critical commentaries or thoughts on inspiration.

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These opinions are my own, no offence is intended, and, as always, please don't share without crediting me. 

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Writer: efmcadam
efmcadam
May 135 min read

These Hollow Vessels

My novel-in-progress (creative thesis for PhD) has been shortlisted with notable mention for the New2theScene Novel Prize 2026! I realised I've never posted about my novel before, so read about my journey, current synopsis, and competition feedback below. These Hollow Vessels entered my imagination back in my undergraduate degree, in which I read Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles (1950) and realised that science fiction didn’t have to be tech-heavy. Bradbury does somethin

 
 
 
Writer: efmcadam
efmcadam
Jun 19, 20242 min read

'Breach': Commentary

With my short story 'Breach' winning first place in the Language Evolutions Competition, and publication in Interzone Issue 302 in...

 
 
 
Writer: efmcadam
efmcadam
Jun 19, 20243 min read

OS_System Update: Commentary

My flash fiction 'OS_System Update' is available online to be read; here is the supporting commentary for this creative-critical response...

 
 
 
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