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These Streets Are Bruised by Alexander Zelenyj – FREE STORY
In the future, the mean streets means much more than it does today, and yet, there are some decent people who look out for everyone, no matter their gender, creed or make. Let’s meet Adrienne […]
Packing Peanuts by Ryan Holroyd – FREE STORY
Not everyone is popular in a colony. The colony votes to cast out the most unpopular person, and it turns out to be you. You get ready to be shipped out, and you find… I […]
The Coldest Cell by GJ Halley – FREE STORY
The greatest hero in the galaxy was Alkaia. God-emperor, with the greatest power and the ultimate justice. All pledge themselves to Alkaia, and those who do not…who is Alkaia, anyway? I. A cold neon […]
The Last Census by Bruce McLeod Ceasar – FREE STORY
Even after the chaos in the country, the government still needs to do a census. Suddenly, there are mysteries to solve, like missing people and children, and a goddess named Cybele and her portal… It’s […]
Aliens Like Mosquitos by Mike Scofield – FREE STORY
The aliens invade, and pull people to the skies, and what will we do? HELP! And of course, does anyone ever listen to the university professor, hm? Dads Bob, Bob, Jim, and John stood poolside […]
News
Novedades de Noviembre 3
No estoy segura, si hay tan pocas novedades por la cercanía de las fiestas o porque estoy haciendo más mi trabajo. En todo caso, no quiero retrazarme con las últimas noticias del mes LIBROS Hay […]
AMAZING NEWS: 12/1/24: I Ate Too Much On Thanksgiving and Can Only Lie Around And Read Amazing News Edition
This Week’s News Is Brought To You By – Of Special Note It is a sad week, seeing the passing of Linda Bushyager, Trina King and Trent Zelazny. Condolences to all. They are and will […]
Time Machine: December 1, 2024
AMAZING NEWS FROM FANDOM: December 1, 2024 RETRO REVIEW—MORE THAN HUMAN Matt’s Reviews: Defrag (The Glitch Logs Book 1) by Rachel E. Beck Review: Classic Pulps Trading Card Set Amazing Stories Holiday Gift Guide & […]
OpEd
The Big Idea: Lauren C. Teffeau
When does science become magic? Or is all magic really just science? Author Lauren C. Teffeau explores this in the Big Idea for her newest novella, A Hunger With No Name. Read on to […]
We Want To Bring Amazing Stories Back – And YOU Can Help
We probably don’t need to tell you that publishing a magazine in the science fiction field is not an easy task. We also probably do not need to inform you that authors in this field […]
David Brin Cues the Trumpets: Heinlein Warned Us
In a post on his blog and Facebook this morning, David Brin, noted SF author and accomplished prognosticator, reminds us that Robert Heinlein forewarned us, in quite detailed fashion, of the future upon whose precipice […]
Just My Opinion: KINGDOM of the PLANET of the APES
Source: Just My Opinion: KINGDOM of the PLANET of the APES
The Empire (With Some Help From Some Short-Sighted American Voters) Strikes Back, A Political Essay by Chris M. Barkley
In the early morning hours of November 6th, 2024, it rained heavily in Ohio. It woke me up and I had an uneasy feeling of dread. My partner Juli and I had spent the evening […]
Science Fiction
RETRO MOVIE REVIEW—THE FACULTY
For his last column of 2024, Steve takes a look at a science fiction “invasion” movie from 1998, directed by Robert Rodriguez, noted for working with Quentin Tarantino and for his “Mexico Trilogy” with Antonio Banderas, among other things. See how he does with this particular movie.
What Happened to the PROTEUS from FANTASTIC VOYAGE?
Source: What Happened to the PROTEUS from FANTASTIC VOYAGE?
Novedades de Noviembre 3
No estoy segura, si hay tan pocas novedades por la cercanía de las fiestas o porque estoy haciendo más mi trabajo. En todo caso, no quiero retrazarme con las últimas noticias del mes LIBROS Hay […]
CLUBHOUSE: Review: “The Price of Memory and more stories” by Sally McBride
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. The price of Memory and More Stories – by Sally McBride Publisher: Brain Lag Publishing, Milton, Ontario, Canada, October 2024. Cover Art by Alex Shuper […]
These Streets Are Bruised by Alexander Zelenyj – FREE STORY
In the future, the mean streets means much more than it does today, and yet, there are some decent people who look out for everyone, no matter their gender, creed or make. Let’s meet Adrienne […]
RETRO REVIEW—MORE THAN HUMAN
The book More Than Human is over 70 years old. In it, Theodore “Ted” Sturgeon posits that a superhuman “Homo gestaltus” can supersede us ordinary people. Is it possible? Steve remains skeptical, but the book’s a winner!
Matt’s Reviews: Defrag (The Glitch Logs Book 1) by Rachel E. Beck
Publication date: March 23, 2020 Pages: 111 ASIN: B085KK2K4Z Author: Rachel E. Beck Defrag (The Glitch Logs Book 1) by Rachel E. Beck is a roller-coaster ride of a cyberpunk novella. Beck takes us […]
Reseña de Libro: “Vargas Yosa” (Kokoro Books SAC) de de Julio Meza Díaz
Este es uno de los libros que debía desde hace mucho. La primera edición de este libro se publicó en México por Ediciones Periféricas en 2020. Esta historia no tiene nada que ver directamente con […]
Fantasy
Novedades de Noviembre 3
No estoy segura, si hay tan pocas novedades por la cercanía de las fiestas o porque estoy haciendo más mi trabajo. En todo caso, no quiero retrazarme con las últimas noticias del mes LIBROS Hay […]
The Big Idea: Sung-Il Kim
In the world, some things are treated like immutable natural laws — but can change happen? And what would happen then? In Blood of the Old Kings, author Sung-Il Kim (in translation via Anton […]
Novedades de Noviembre 2
LIBROS El 24 de noviembre se presentó el libro “Mala sangre” de Yelinna Pulliti (Pandemonium Editorial). En la presentación participaron Tania Huerta y Hernán Migoya. El escritor Enrique Prochazka escribió el prólogo del libro y […]
The Big Idea: Lauren C. Teffeau
When does science become magic? Or is all magic really just science? Author Lauren C. Teffeau explores this in the Big Idea for her newest novella, A Hunger With No Name. Read on to […]
La columna del invertebrado: La sustancia hace al horror irresistible
Sin duda, uno de los éxitos cinematográficos de este año es “La sustancia” de Coralie Fargeat. Con un costo de 17,5 millones de dólares, ha logrado recaudar más de 43 millones, según la web […]
Science
SpaceX Update: Starship Lands…and then it exploded…Successfully Captures Starship Booster
SpaceX’s main goal with the fifth launch of its Starship and heavy booster was to capture the booster at the launch site with giant gripping arms positioned at the top of a tower. This morning, […]
SpaceX Attempts Fifth Test Launch Of Starship – NOW
SpaceX will attempt its fifth test launch of the monstrous Starship rocket…and this time they may even attempt to capture the booster on landing. Multiple Youtube channels are providing live coverage, including SpaceFlightNow. You can […]
Matt’s Reviews: The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley
Publisher: Harper Perennial Publication date: 06/07/2011 Pages: 480 ISBN: 9780061452062 Author: Matt Ridley The Rational Optimist by Matt Ridley begins with the premise that overall, the world has been improving […]
Matt’s Reviews: Clade by James Bradley
Publisher: Titan Books (UK) Publication date: 09/05/2017 Pages: 320 ISBN: 9781785654145 Author: James Bradley Clade by James Bradley is a dystopian tale of a self-destructing Earth in the not too distant […]
TONIGHT is the Best Night to Watch Dual Meteor Shower!
Take a nap this afternoon because you’ll want to be checking out this evening’s Double Meteor Shower during its BEST viewing time – 4 AM. The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids meteor showers are […]
Reality and Artificial Intelligence
Given the nature of the current artificial intelligence or AI landscape, any attempt to discuss the technology is like trying to describe an ocean wave racing towards you. You might posit that the wave’s amplitude […]
CONTRARY BRIN: Updates: science & robotics
As you know by now, I’ve been roped into speaking a lot about the Great Big AI crisis of 2024. I’ll touch on some aspects here. Plus some light on other areas of fast-emerging science! But first […]
Matt’s Reviews: The Roots Of The Self by Robert Ornstein
Publisher: HarperCollins Publication Date: January 1, 1993 Pages: 248 ISBN-10: 0062507885 ISBN-13: 978-0062507884 Author: Robert Ornstein, Ph.D. The Roots of the Self by Robert Ornstein contains Dr. Ornstein’s thoughts […]
