I had the great pleasure of interviewing Robert J. Sawyer yesterday at his place in Mississauga, Ontario. First, the man has EVERY space toy I have always wanted. The 3' long "Fireball XL5". The huge and detailed Eagle Transporter from "Space: 1999", and "Thunderbirds" 1, 2 and 3.

He also lives with another writer, his wife the poet Carolyn Clink. Haven't lived with another writer in a decade, but it was a very happy decade...until the end.

Rob is also damn smart. He is one of the most savvy writers I know about both the writing and the business of writing. And he's so well read about so many aspects of science and history and literature. It all shows in his books.

And now Hollywood has come calling. His novel, "Flash Forward" from about ten years ago has been made into a TV series for which ABC has just picked up a 13 episode order. VERY EXCITING!

Happily he has promised NOT to go all Hollywood on us. He is unabashedly Canadian. He is also first and foremost a novelist although he is writing one of the first 13 episodes of his series. And the money? Rob says he's going to use it as a cushion so he can write something which is a bit more of a challenge.



I loved the book! Can't wait for the next one!