More Recent Science Fiction Authors

geordietastic · 08-15-2012, 09:51 PM

I havent read much in years but started again recently. I started with a writer i remembered always enjoying, Arthur C. Clarke.

His stories seem almost dated in terms of technology to me. I was wondering if anyone could suggest any authors who are more recent or have a more modern feel to them.

Thanks

JSWolf · 08-15-2012, 10:16 PM

I'll start with one... John Scalzi.

Check out the page for him at Fantastic Fiction.

http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/s/john-scalzi/

geordietastic · 08-15-2012, 10:32 PM

thanks muchly

dworth · 08-16-2012, 06:52 AM

Off the top of my head:

Iain M Banks, Alastair Reynolds, Peter F. Hamilton, Dan Simmons, James S.A. Corey, Dan Abnett, Stephen Baxter. Errr, and me!

cbarnett · 08-16-2012, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dworth

Off the top of my head:

Iain M Banks, Alastair Reynolds, Peter F. Hamilton, Dan Simmons, James S.A. Corey, Dan Abnett, Stephen Baxter. Errr, and me!

That's a good starting list!

jbcohen · 08-16-2012, 08:20 AM

How about Larry Corriea?

kennyc · 08-16-2012, 08:24 AM

A new author with only one incredible book out - John Love - "Faith"

Marrella · 08-16-2012, 09:28 AM

I'd suggest Robert J. Sawyer, he is one of my favorite authors. It depends on what sort of book you are looking for, he writes both hard scifi and scifi/mystery crossovers.

For a stand-alone, I would perhaps start with Factoring Humanity or Starplex (if you are looking for space Opera). He has also written three trilogies, The Neanderthal Parallax about a parallel earth where Neanderthals survived and Homo sapiens got extinct, and his more recent WWW trilogy about the world wide web developing conscience.

Other people have already mentioned Stephen Baxter, whom I enjoy, too. He has written a great sequel to H. G. Wells's The Time Machine: The Time Ships.

I also like about anything by Jack McDevitt.

steven522 · 08-16-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Marrella

I'd suggest Robert J. Sawyer, ...

He has also written three trilogies, The Neanderthal Parallax about a parallel earth where Neanderthals survived and Homo sapiens got extinct, ...

Good author, yes.
Good trilogy, yes.

jbcohen · 08-16-2012, 10:05 AM

I think geordietastic needs to define what he/she means by a "more recent" sci-fi author. No doubt the author needs to be alive, how about the number of books that the author has written, David Weber is still with us however he has published quite a few books, is he still "more recent"?

HomeInMyShoes · 08-16-2012, 10:47 AM

Charles Stross has been on my list to read since someone nominated Halting State in the book clubs.

Penforhire · 08-16-2012, 11:08 AM

Yes, I second Stross. Also Neal Stephenson, Vernor Vinge, and Cory Doctorow as futurists who, um, stay current, lol.

DrNefario · 08-16-2012, 11:56 AM

Ok, my feelings about Clarke are that he writes slightly rubbish stories with weak characters and great ideas. I'm not sure who the modern equivalent of that is.

From the other recommendations in here, I'd give my unreserved backing to Iain M. Banks and Alastair Reynolds, both space opera with some nice big leaps of imagination, and my reserved backing to Peter F. Hamilton (who entertains and infuriates me about equally), Dan Simmons (Hyperion is great, but he's reportedly gone off the rails), Neal Stephenson (later works too long, struggles with endings) and Stephen Baxter (some of his are a bit dull - he's maybe closest to Clarke, though.)

Corey, Stross, Sawyer and Scalzi I don't particularly rate, based on what I've read so far. The others I haven't read enough of to form an opinion, except maybe Weber who writes entertaining, undemanding military SF.

A couple more: Kim Stanley Robinson has a major new book out this year (which I haven't read) and Ian McDonald probably hasn't written a bad book.

Belfaborac · 08-16-2012, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dworth

Iain M. Banks, Alastair Reynolds, Peter F. Hamilton, Dan Simmons, James S.A. Corey, Dan Abnett, Stephen Baxter. Errr, and me!

Almost exactly the list I would have written myself, except for that last geezer whom I've not read yet.

geordietastic · 08-16-2012, 03:29 PM

Wow thanks for all the replys, that should keep me going for some time

08-15-2012, 09:51 PM	#1
geordietastic Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada Device: Kobo	More Recent Science Fiction Authors I havent read much in years but started again recently. I started with a writer i remembered always enjoying, Arthur C. Clarke. His stories seem almost dated in terms of technology to me. I was wondering if anyone could suggest any authors who are more recent or have a more modern feel to them. Thanks

08-15-2012, 10:16 PM	#2
JSWolf Mobile Reader Geek Posts: 34,210 Karma: 13801264 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Sony Reader PRS-650, iPad	I'll start with one... John Scalzi. Check out the page for him at Fantastic Fiction. http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/s/john-scalzi/ __________________ Jon 2013 Reading List

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jbcohen Wizard Posts: 2,360 Karma: 3046348 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Palanthas Device: Kindle 5 Paperwhite and a Nook Simple Touch	I think geordietastic needs to define what he/she means by a "more recent" sci-fi author. No doubt the author needs to be alive, how about the number of books that the author has written, David Weber is still with us however he has published quite a few books, is he still "more recent"? __________________

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geordietastic Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada Device: Kobo	thanks muchly

08-16-2012, 06:52 AM	#4
dworth Zealot Posts: 122 Karma: 594622 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bradford, UK Device: kindle pc	Off the top of my head: Iain M Banks, Alastair Reynolds, Peter F. Hamilton, Dan Simmons, James S.A. Corey, Dan Abnett, Stephen Baxter. Errr, and me!

08-16-2012, 09:28 AM	#8
Marrella Cambrian crab Posts: 170 Karma: 267482 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Device: Kindle 3, Sony PRS-505, iPod Touch 4g	I'd suggest Robert J. Sawyer, he is one of my favorite authors. It depends on what sort of book you are looking for, he writes both hard scifi and scifi/mystery crossovers. For a stand-alone, I would perhaps start with Factoring Humanity or Starplex (if you are looking for space Opera). He has also written three trilogies, The Neanderthal Parallax about a parallel earth where Neanderthals survived and Homo sapiens got extinct, and his more recent WWW trilogy about the world wide web developing conscience. Other people have already mentioned Stephen Baxter, whom I enjoy, too. He has written a great sequel to H. G. Wells's The Time Machine: The Time Ships. I also like about anything by Jack McDevitt.

08-16-2012, 10:47 AM	#11
HomeInMyShoes Ginormous Intergalactic Posts: 9,933 Karma: 33625427 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: junkyard Device: Kindle3	Charles Stross has been on my list to read since someone nominated Halting State in the book clubs. __________________ Reading Lists: 2011 \| 2012 \| 2013 “Reading one book is like eating one potato chip.” - Diane Duane

08-16-2012, 11:08 AM	#12
Penforhire Wizard Posts: 1,845 Karma: 5514220 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Device: Kindle PW, PRS-650, iPhone 4, iPad 4	Yes, I second Stross. Also Neal Stephenson, Vernor Vinge, and Cory Doctorow as futurists who, um, stay current, lol.

08-16-2012, 11:56 AM	#13
DrNefario Guru Posts: 808 Karma: 2563498 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: UK Device: Kindle, Kobo Touch	Ok, my feelings about Clarke are that he writes slightly rubbish stories with weak characters and great ideas. I'm not sure who the modern equivalent of that is. From the other recommendations in here, I'd give my unreserved backing to Iain M. Banks and Alastair Reynolds, both space opera with some nice big leaps of imagination, and my reserved backing to Peter F. Hamilton (who entertains and infuriates me about equally), Dan Simmons (Hyperion is great, but he's reportedly gone off the rails), Neal Stephenson (later works too long, struggles with endings) and Stephen Baxter (some of his are a bit dull - he's maybe closest to Clarke, though.) Corey, Stross, Sawyer and Scalzi I don't particularly rate, based on what I've read so far. The others I haven't read enough of to form an opinion, except maybe Weber who writes entertaining, undemanding military SF. A couple more: Kim Stanley Robinson has a major new book out this year (which I haven't read) and Ian McDonald probably hasn't written a bad book.

08-16-2012, 03:29 PM	#15
geordietastic Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada Device: Kobo	Wow thanks for all the replys, that should keep me going for some time

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