Eric Choi (蔡文信)
@aerospacewriter.bsky.social
Aerospace engineer, award-winning writer and editor. Born in Hong Kong (香港). Made in Canada (加拿大). www.aerospacewriter.ca
Two of the highlights of last week's #SpaceBound conference were the moving tribute by Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk to @marcogarno.bsky.social (3:40:45) and the unexpected shout-out I got from my new boss #MissionControl CEO Ewan Reid on my science fiction writing (3:27:01). tinyurl.com/4yfuvtvy
2025 SpaceBound Conference: Day 1
Space Canada hosts its 4th annual “SpaceBound” conference in Ottawa. Industry leaders gather to discuss trends and the future of Canada’s space sector. (November 18, 2025) (no interpretation)
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November 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Two of the highlights of last week's #SpaceBound conference were the moving tribute by Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk to @marcogarno.bsky.social (3:40:45) and the unexpected shout-out I got from my new boss #MissionControl CEO Ewan Reid on my science fiction writing (3:27:01). tinyurl.com/4yfuvtvy
In the years to come humanity will return to the Moon, go on to Mars and the rest of the Solar System, and then begin the long journey to the stars. #MissionControl will be a part of that great adventure and I am thrilled and honoured to be a part of the team.
November 27, 2025 at 11:09 PM
In the years to come humanity will return to the Moon, go on to Mars and the rest of the Solar System, and then begin the long journey to the stars. #MissionControl will be a part of that great adventure and I am thrilled and honoured to be a part of the team.
I've purchased my membership for @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social!
Je me suis inscrit pour @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social!
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Je me suis inscrit pour @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social!
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Montréal 2027 Worldcon Home Page
Montreal 2027 Worldcon Home
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November 24, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I've purchased my membership for @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social!
Je me suis inscrit pour @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social!
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Je me suis inscrit pour @montrealworldcon27.bsky.social!
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After a week in Ottawa attending the Space Canada conference and working in the Mission Control office I thought it wise to do a little due diligence to make sure I hadn't picked up anything that might be a threat to me and others.
November 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
After a week in Ottawa attending the Space Canada conference and working in the Mission Control office I thought it wise to do a little due diligence to make sure I hadn't picked up anything that might be a threat to me and others.
I am shocked by the death of award-winning writer, astronomer, physicist, and science historian Jean-Louis Trudel. I had the pleasure of buying his wonderful climate change story "The Snows of Yesteryear" for the hard SF anthology CARBIDE TIPPED PENS. I will miss him terribly.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I am shocked by the death of award-winning writer, astronomer, physicist, and science historian Jean-Louis Trudel. I had the pleasure of buying his wonderful climate change story "The Snows of Yesteryear" for the hard SF anthology CARBIDE TIPPED PENS. I will miss him terribly.
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I am delighted that my story "Random Access Memory" will appear in the inaugural volume of WINTER OF SCI-FI & FANTASY edited by Dustin Bilyk and published by Worldstone Publishing. The story was first published in the anthology GAME ON! edited by Stephen Kotowych and Tony Pi. tinyurl.com/yc6fvu8v
November 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I am delighted that my story "Random Access Memory" will appear in the inaugural volume of WINTER OF SCI-FI & FANTASY edited by Dustin Bilyk and published by Worldstone Publishing. The story was first published in the anthology GAME ON! edited by Stephen Kotowych and Tony Pi. tinyurl.com/yc6fvu8v
Just got my flu and covid shots.
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Just got my flu and covid shots.
Yoga cat on the yoga mat!
November 7, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Yoga cat on the yoga mat!
Thank you Olav Rokne for your service on the #SidewiseAward jury. "The Gold Standard of What If" beautifully articulates what I so love about the genre.
"[Alternate history is] a playground in which authors can muse about the degree to which chance or determinism play in constructing our world."
"[Alternate history is] a playground in which authors can muse about the degree to which chance or determinism play in constructing our world."
The Gold Standard of What If, by Olav Rokne of @hugobookclub.bsky.social . He's stepping back from the Sidewise Awards, he has reflections on the award, and alternate history.
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The Gold Standard of What If
By Olav Rokne: After five years as a member of the Sidewise Awards jury, I’m stepping back. I believe in the importance of this award and want it to thrive in the coming years. As a reader, there’s…
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November 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Thank you Olav Rokne for your service on the #SidewiseAward jury. "The Gold Standard of What If" beautifully articulates what I so love about the genre.
"[Alternate history is] a playground in which authors can muse about the degree to which chance or determinism play in constructing our world."
"[Alternate history is] a playground in which authors can muse about the degree to which chance or determinism play in constructing our world."
She was on the edge of her paws.
November 2, 2025 at 3:09 PM
She was on the edge of her paws.
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Happy Halloween!
STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH was not "bad" at all. In fact, it was absolutely wonderful.
October 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH was not "bad" at all. In fact, it was absolutely wonderful.
Ottawa Chinatown. I was deeply moved by the Chinese Railway Workers Memorial.
October 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Ottawa Chinatown. I was deeply moved by the Chinese Railway Workers Memorial.
Julia Muldoon pointed out I'm wearing a red shirt.
October 19, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Julia Muldoon pointed out I'm wearing a red shirt.
October 19, 2025 at 1:03 AM
October 16, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The mighty hunter!
October 13, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The mighty hunter!
Trash panda jaywalking on the 401. It made it across!
October 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Trash panda jaywalking on the 401. It made it across!
I am excited to be a returning special guest at @canconsffh.bsky.social which is taking place October 17-19 at the Brookstreet Hotel in #Ottawa. The author GoHs are @premeemohamed.com and @kateheartfield.com and the editor GoH is @ourmankoto.bsky.social. Here is my schedule: tinyurl.com/CanCon2025
Special guest at Can*Con 2025 | Eric Choi
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October 6, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I am excited to be a returning special guest at @canconsffh.bsky.social which is taking place October 17-19 at the Brookstreet Hotel in #Ottawa. The author GoHs are @premeemohamed.com and @kateheartfield.com and the editor GoH is @ourmankoto.bsky.social. Here is my schedule: tinyurl.com/CanCon2025
It's the 40th anniversary of the classic @schwarzenegger.bsky.social movie #Commando. 70% of the best Schwarzenegger one-liners came from this film. My personal favourite: "Don't disturb my friend, he's dead tired."
October 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
It's the 40th anniversary of the classic @schwarzenegger.bsky.social movie #Commando. 70% of the best Schwarzenegger one-liners came from this film. My personal favourite: "Don't disturb my friend, he's dead tired."
"All-you-can-eat" except they "reserve the right to limit quantities served per guest". This is the most blatant case of fraudulent advertising since the film The NeverEnding Story. I'm sure Lionel Hutz would have a case.
September 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
"All-you-can-eat" except they "reserve the right to limit quantities served per guest". This is the most blatant case of fraudulent advertising since the film The NeverEnding Story. I'm sure Lionel Hutz would have a case.