Reading Resolution Redux: A Question For Readers
A couple days ago I wrote a post about my reading resolutions for 2010. In it I discussed my goal to read more international science fiction and fantasy, under the guise that intentionally doing so would not be as artificial as seeking out work by people of color. Looking back, I completely disagree with my […]
Video Found: George Lucas on The Daily Show (geek out!)
Yes, I love George Lucas. Yes, I love Jon Stewart. Both of them in the same show? Breathtaking. Here it is (click the read more): The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c George Lucas www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Crisis
Reading Resolutions: Enhanced and Revamped
Earlier this year I laid out some New Years resolutions for 2010, some of them related to reading and others related to writing. But Laura Miller over at Salon.com (and Larry over at OF Blog of the Fallen) wrote something that made me think that maybe I should be a little more challenging and, perhaps, […]
RoF’s Women-Only Issue: Good or Bad?
Realms of Fantasy Magazine recently announced that in August of 2011 they will be releasing a special themed issue of the magazine called “Women in Fantasy.” The idea is that every department will be dedicated to that theme in some way, and only women can submit. I have mixed feelings about this: Are they going […]
Scifi Squad’s Top Scifi Rapist
Last month, Scifi Squad posted a top ten list of scifi couples. The usual suspects show up there (Han and Leia from Star Wars), with a few modern additions (Zoe and Wash from Firefly and WALL-E and Eve from WALL-E). But then there’s #3: Rick and Rachael from Blade Runner. I wasn’t aware that being […]
Cover Sins: Young Flandry and the Thoughts Inspired
Aidan Moher over at A Dribble of Ink recently posted the cover art for Young Flandry by Poul Anderson; it is by far one of the worst covers I have ever seen (just look below). Now, to be fair to Baen, they haven’t exactly been at the forefront of excellent cover art (in fact, they’re […]