I need help. A few weeks ago I started writing my first novel. I ahve had the idea for some time but never got round to putting finger to keyboard. The first chapter rolled off quite easily although it needs the rough edges filing off and some parts fleshing out, it says what I wnat it to say. The second chapter is just not working. I know where I want the story to go but I keep getting bogged down in technicalities and although I have found researching RAM jets and RAIR propulsion systems fasinating, it could bore the pants off any readers, if anyone ever reads it. :)

The question before the asembled throng is: What type of sci-fi turns you on?
a) The hard stuff with the accent on science, in the mode of Larry Niven, Issac Asimov or Robert Heinlin
B) Accent on the fiction where you take FTL travel as read, no need for explanations like BSG, Star Wars et al
c) Suspend reality totally as long as the story works like Lexx and Farscape.

All opinions welcome.
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