New Speculative Fiction Author Begins Series of Science Fiction Books

Cynthia Kraack is an award-winning Minnesota author who writes speculative fiction, a politically-inspired form of science fiction. Much of Cynthia’s work looks at topics such as dysfunctional families, the definition of family, women as leaders, politics and the role of big government in private lives.

Speculative Fiction About Dysfunctional Families

Minnesota Cold, my first work of speculative fiction won the 2010 Northeastern Minnesota Book Award for Fiction on May 14.  Being nominated for the Minnesota Book Award felt special, but having Minnesota Cold recognized by NEMBA was a true honor.

People always ask how it feels to be living the writer’s life. I look at the list of tasks posted on my desk and say:  “Different than you might think.” The main challenge after writing a good book is developing relationship with readers.  I’m hoping Ashwood, released by North Star Press in 2010, will grab people’s interest so they continue reading through the family trilogy begun in this speculative fiction work.

Many writers cite something in their past that inspires their work.  I tend to think more about the future. The “what if” questions have led me to the speculative fiction where there is opportunity to integrate people, society, economics and politics into thrilling stories that inspire conversations.

The future is worth thinking about, talking about, arguing about.  Writing Minnesota Cold and the Ashwood series convinces me that only apathy is inappropriate when the subject is the future.