Nathan Bransford - The Forums

Nathan, I am a Chemical Engineer at a high-tech R&D firm. My debut novel leverages much of my knowledge in cutting edge science. I would like to think that by claiming my experience in high-tech would add credence to many of the threads in my story, but I am afraid that by stating my profession...

I know, I seem to have far too many questions, but I mentioned this over in the Publishing forum and someone suggested I put it over here as well. I'm going to make this simple and sweet. I'm fluent in Japanese and interested in working as a translator. I've written some samples, but have no idea r...

Nathan, I am a Chemical Engineer at a high-tech R&D firm. My debut novel leverages much of my knowledge in cutting edge science. I would like to think that by claiming my experience in high-tech would add credence to many of the threads in my story, but I am afraid that by stating my professiona...

Breaking from this blog's long and storied irreverent traditions, today's entry is dedicated to my friend and neighbor, Cecil Barnett, who died this week. Aside from simply being handed one of the coolest first names ever, Cecil excelled at life. His mind was sharp as a tack before suffering the mas...