Collin R. Skocik
I wrote my first story in 1981 as a class project. It was called The Eyeball That Flew Across the City. My first grade teacher may well have regretted showing me how to staple notebook pages together to make a book, because I was soon writing more short books than I was completing homework assignments. I knew from pretty early in life that I wanted to be a writer.
Since graduating, I have continued my self-education, corresponding with engineers and technicians who build real spacecraft, meeting astronauts, and writing science fiction based on everything I learn. I was delighted when two of my articles received praise from astronaut Ed Mitchell.
In early 2009 I was taken on by Dr. Richard Kirby at Kepler Space University as Science Fiction Writer in Residence, and I have been writing science fiction stories for the university regularly.
My short fiction has been published in AlienSkin and Encounters magazines.
Feel free to contact me at collinskocik@comcast.net
Latest Articles
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The Californian Controversy
The conduct of Captain Stanley Lord of the Californian on the night the Titanic sank sparked a raging controversy that continues to this day.
Sep 28, 2010
- Collin R. Skocik
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Preparing for the Hurricane
When a big hurricane is bearing down on you, stay calm and watch hurricane predictions. Have an emergency kit ready and prepare your home and possessions.
Sep 7, 2010
- Collin R. Skocik
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John Glenn's "fireflies"
What exactly were the "fireflies" reported by John Glenn during the flight of Friendship 7? The answer has long been known, yet misconceptions remain.
Aug 29, 2010
- Collin R. Skocik
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What Not to Ask an Astronaut
So you've got a rare opportunity to meet an astronaut! What should you say and what shouldn't you say? Here are some tips.
Aug 24, 2010
- Collin R. Skocik
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A Brief Lesson in Orbital Mechanics
Why does the Space Shuttle have to "catch up" to the International Space Station? What does that mean? Why can't they just point and shoot?
Aug 12, 2010
- Collin R. Skocik
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Obamaspace Condemned by Neil Armstrong, Applauded by Buzz Aldrin
In the wake of President Obama's cancellation of the Constellation program, Congressional discussion of the future of space flight remains unresolved.
Aug 5, 2010
- Collin R. Skocik
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