http://io9.com/5980214/science-fiction-and-fantasy-authors-who-served-in-the-military-and-how-it-changed-their-work
There really is something about this type of writing & story telling that's so intriguing.
http://www.mania.com/top-15-greatest-science-fiction-writers-alltime_article_112611.html
http://www.feld.com/wp/archives/2012/12/the-best-science-fiction-books-of-all-time.html
http://scifilists.sffjazz.com/lists_books_rank1.html
http://science.discovery.com/sci-fi/10-sci-fi-books-of-all-time.htm
A lot of writers seem to tap into something resulting in fascinating coincidence & amazing synchronicity.
Some of the best observations & research can be seen at... the secretsun.blogspot.com, the TL copycateffect.blogspot.com & the vigilantcitizen.com
