Whenever Paul Weimer (a.k.a. @PrinceJvstin) asks me to do a Mind Meld over on SFSignal, I know it’s going to be a good one. And he didn’t disappoint this time.
Today I’m answering the question: “How has reading science fiction and fantasy changed you as a person or changed your life?” It was a great topic, allowing for some always-healthy introspection and thoughtfulness. And I’m joined by a lot of great writers, too. Surf on over and check it out.
And while we’re on the topic…how has SF/F affected your life? If you read this blog regularly, chances are you’re a SF/F fan. So throw some thoughts and introspection in the comment box below!
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Michael J. Martinez 
Wow, thank you for the praise!
To answer your questions, if not for genre, I would almost certainly NOT be in Minnesota. To explain would be a long chain of explanations, but I would not have the friends, allies and acquaintances, and life experiences both good and bad, without it.
I’d probably be a pharmacist in New York City or something.
You’re welcome, Paul. You bring good stuff to the conversation about the genre. The pharmacy’s loss is SF/F’s gain!