How To Write a Post Apocalyptic Story

Apocalyptic fiction is a sub-genre of science fiction that is concerned with the end of civilization either through nuclear war, plague, or some other general disaster. Post-apocalyptic fiction is set in a world or civilization after such a disaster. The time frame may be immediately after the catastrophe, focusing on the travails or psychology of survivors, or considerably later, often including the theme that the existence of pre-catastrophe civilization has been forgotten (or mythologized). –Wikipedia You start with one Main Character who has either lost everyone and everything they care about, or who soon will lose everyone and everything they…

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OKC Memorial

On April 19th, 1995 a bit over 15 years ago, a Yellow Ryder Truck filled with an Improvised Explosive Device blew up in front of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.  At first it was assumed that this was the work of some Al Qaeda type Islāmic organization, but it turned out to be a couple of good old fashioned American rednecks.  Home Grown Terrorists, what a concept. The Oklahoma City Memorial is a very interesting place. An emotional experience as you move in and around the various bits of broken cars and buildings and lives.  The last time…

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