David Brin (author of The Postman) is interviewed this week as part of Nature's ongoing series of interviews with science writers:

Brin got his PhD in physics and then left research to write science fiction:

For every Steven King, there are a dozen guys like me who make a good living. For every David Brin, there are a dozen authors who have managed to make it their day job. For each of them, there are a dozen more for whom writing is a terrific supplement.

His thoughts on getting the science right:

Scientists are very happy to consult with an author for the grand fee of pizza and beer. So there is no excuse for getting it terribly wrong. But you don’t have to fill in all the details. You just need curiosity — and the gumption to find a local university and hunt down the advice you need, like stalking prey.

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