Orson Scott Card
American science fiction and fantasy author, born 1951, best known for the novel Ender's Game and its sequels; winner of Hugo and Nebula Awards; author of the Alvin Maker series and numerous novels, short stories, and essays.
Books
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1. The Memory Of Earth
On a far-future colony world, an ancient, failing artificial intelligence called the Oversoul manipulates visions and dreams to guide a chosen family and their followers to leave a decadent, fractious society and undertake a perilous journey toward their lost origin; along the way political ambition, religious fervor, personal betrayals, and questions of free will force the travelers to confront the legacy of their ancestors and the limits of a machine’s attempt to preserve humanity’s memory and moral balance.
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2. Earthfall
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3. Earthborn
Set generations after a generational voyage, the community guided for centuries by an artificial intelligence must confront the fading power of that guiding force as new, Earthborn generations reject the shipborn ways; the novel follows leaders and ordinary people caught between religious duty, political rivalry and technological knowledge, as cultural clashes and personal choices force the settlement to decide whether to cling to outside control or accept human autonomy and remake their society.
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4. The Ships Of Earth
A religiously fractious community on a distant world, guided by a mysterious Oversoul intent on reconnecting humanity with its ancestral home, must leave their settled planet and build ships to return to Earth; as leaders rise and fall, loyalties are tested by political intrigue, betrayal, and the demands of prophecy, forcing individuals to choose between personal desires and the greater good. The story follows the tense preparations and perilous voyage while exploring themes of faith, leadership, cultural memory, and the moral costs of obedience as a people struggle to reclaim a mythic homeland.
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6. Hart's Hope
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7. How To Write Science Fiction & Fantasy
A practical handbook for writers of speculative fiction that breaks down the craft into actionable guidance: generating ideas, constructing believable worlds and systems, developing characters and plots, handling point of view, dialogue, theme, and pacing, and integrating scientific or fantastic elements so they enhance rather than overwhelm the story. It offers concrete techniques, examples, exercises, and editorial advice on revision, submission, and the publishing market, emphasizing clarity, economy of language, and reader engagement. Geared to both beginners and experienced writers, it focuses on building convincing, emotionally resonant science-fiction and fantasy narratives.
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8. The Queens