Synopsis: From the Dust Jacket Front Flap: For admirers of science fiction, here is a very practical, informative book. It answers come interesting questions: - Is there still a "science fiction ghetto"? - Do editors and publishers really pay attention to SF manuscripts? - How do well-known SF writers feel about their fans? The book tells, sometimes in controversial fashion, what really goes on in the world of science fiction and fantasy. All the essays were written especially for this book. Mainly the work of writers in the field, they also reflect the thinking of editors and publishers. Each contributor has chosen an area of special interest. Some of the highlights: - Best-selling writer Marion Simmer Bradley muses on the adoring fans every author meets at popular conventions. - C. J. Cherryh dispels the myths about war in outer space. - Parke Godwin, winner of the World Fantasy award, tells how his acting experience affected his writing. - And Sharon Jarvis herself recalls the sometimes bitter, sometimes amusing details of how SF has been treated by publishers, most of whom were taken by surprise by this unlikely but money-making specialty. There is more, of course, both entertaining and useful. For devotees of the field as well as potential writers of SF or fantasy, Inside Outer Space offers some valuable insights and new perspectives into a genre that continues to attract a wide-ranging audience.