I love Brandon Sanderson's view of story-telling: awesome first, scientific whenever possible. But, I also value the opportunity to fill a world with aliens and monsters, where people can jump between worlds in an instant, things of a very different nature from Hard Sci-Fi. For example, if you acquire a copy of Impulse, you will find that the characters have a degree of medical knowledge, and the procedures discussed are generally based on medical textbooks. I enjoy the research that goes into making a story realistic. I have a profound respect for authors who write to share a concept and change the world, but for me, an adventurous plot and personable characters are the highlight of a good sci-fi story. While I love the freedom to write to a slightly older audience, I love that young ones haven't lost their sense of wonder and their freedom to believe. In fact, I chose to write for tweens and teens for the very same reason. I love that there is a greater freedom of imagination in speculative fiction. I took an interest in science-fiction and fantasy very early in my life. I have been writing stories since I was only seven, and finally, after 21 years, I have decided to share my craft with any who might enjoy it.

Impulse by Iffix Y. Santaph