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Duck Duck Duck by Denisha Naidoo – FREE STORY
What would you do if an unexpected letter invited you to ride a very special train? I’d take it in a heartbeat. Who knows what may happen to you when you exit the train at […]
On the Tour at Great American by Sheila Hartney – FREE STORY
Welcome to the grand tour of Great American, where you can choose the end of your life. Nothing says American like going out with a bang… Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the […]
To Err is Divine by Mark Bailey – FREE STORY
What do we do when we finally find a Chosen One? One touched by the gods? We need to find out what to do with that Chosen One. It’s easy to disbelieve, or not understand. […]
The Gravity of Mars by Mariel Zuchniak – FREE STORY
Living in space is going to be tough for so many. Modern youth might not find it cool at all. And then, having to deal with parents and grandparents who demand you live a certain […]
The Space by M. Wollin – FREE STORY
Spaces in between are limitless. Scott needs those spaces, desires them. He releases himself into that space, and launches himself onto an ultimate metaphysical journey… It is the spaces in between that fascinate him. Looking […]
News
AMAZING NEWS: Will Appear Again Next Week
This announcement brought to you by Freedom Loving People Everywhere Featured Image Our featured image today is from the New York Times and should be titled “This is not what normal democracies do.” Amazing News […]
Time Machine: March 23, 2025
AMAZING NEWS FROM FANDOM: March 23, 2025 WICKED CREATOR GREGORY MAGUIRE ON ELPHIE: A WICKED CHILDHOOD – PROMO ON ABOUT THE AUTHORS TV New Releases in Science Fiction/Fantasy/Paranormal Romance for MARCH 19 La columna del […]
Novedades de Marzo 1
LIBROS Una muy mala noticia para los lectores de libros virtuales. La plataforma Lektu cerrará el 30 de este mes. Por ese motivo, muchos editores están poniendo sus libros gratis. Por ejemplo, tenemos a la […]
OpEd
ROBERT A. HEINLEIN (Anthrophobia) Challenge – Calling all Robert Heinlein enthusiasts…or people who just like free stuff!
Find the Robert Heinlein Easter Eggs and other references in – Anthrophobia by Matt Truxaw and win free books. There are several references within the book to my favorite author, Robert Anson Heinlein, many consciously […]
What Happened to the Original MICHAEL MYERS Mask?
Source: What Happened to the Original MICHAEL MYERS Mask?
In Memory of Anand Vaidya 1976-2024
It was always Anand’s contention that cross-pollination of ideas with disparate origins resulted in greater understanding. This was not merely a philosophical idea for him but a tenet he lived by. He often wrote in […]
Whatever Happened to the DEATH STAR?
Source: Whatever Happened to the DEATH STAR?
Science Fiction
CLUBHOUSE: Guest Review: “Cats and Dogs in Space” poetry collection by Lisa Timpff
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. CLUBHOUSE GUEST REVIEWER – Melanie Marttila CATS AND DOGS IN SPACE: Speculative Poetry About our Feline Friends and Canine Companions – by Lisa Timpf Publisher: […]
Duck Duck Duck by Denisha Naidoo – FREE STORY
What would you do if an unexpected letter invited you to ride a very special train? I’d take it in a heartbeat. Who knows what may happen to you when you exit the train at […]
Matt’s Reviews: We Are Satellites by Sarah Pinsker
Publisher: Berkley Books Publication date: 05/11/2021 Pages: 400 ISBN: 978-1-9848-0260-6 Author: SARAH PINSKER We Are Satellites by Sarah Pinsker is set in the relatively near future when a new medical device, the Pilot, is […]
Novedades de Marzo 1
LIBROS Una muy mala noticia para los lectores de libros virtuales. La plataforma Lektu cerrará el 30 de este mes. Por ese motivo, muchos editores están poniendo sus libros gratis. Por ejemplo, tenemos a la […]
“Old/New” Narrated by Patton Oswalt (comedy short film by Seth Worley)
Old/New is the story of Drew McHugh, a man whose penchant for the new — new devices, new fashion, new friends — is challenged when he discovers the rustic appeal of old-fashioned things. He quickly […]
Novedades de Febrero 2
LIBROS El 16 de febrero Ediciones La Luz presentó la novela para jóvenes “La otrs casa”, de Malena Salazar Maciá, en el marco de la 33 Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana. Y en […]
Fantasy
Novedades de Marzo 1
LIBROS Una muy mala noticia para los lectores de libros virtuales. La plataforma Lektu cerrará el 30 de este mes. Por ese motivo, muchos editores están poniendo sus libros gratis. Por ejemplo, tenemos a la […]
The Big Idea: Hache Pueyo
Sometimes all you need to write a good story is an amalgamation of things you like. For author Hache Pueyo, this was a wide assortment of things that she figured would come together better the more she […]
Novedades de Febrero 2
LIBROS El 16 de febrero Ediciones La Luz presentó la novela para jóvenes “La otrs casa”, de Malena Salazar Maciá, en el marco de la 33 Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana. Y en […]
THE DISCWORLD ON TV/FILM—LIVE-ACTION
Terry Pratchett turned the world of fantasy on its head with the Discworld. Several live-action (and a few animated) shorts have been made out the Discworld; here’s a bit about them all and where to see them.
Science
Lunar Eclipse Tonight for much of North America
This coming Thursday/Friday (Thursday night going into Friday morning), provided that you have at least partially clear skies overhead, if you step outside at about 2:29 am, eastern time, you’ll see the Blood Moon as […]
Moon Landing Today
You can watch video of Firefly’s Blue Ghost moon landing today here –
ROBERT A. HEINLEIN (Anthrophobia) Challenge – Calling all Robert Heinlein enthusiasts…or people who just like free stuff!
Find the Robert Heinlein Easter Eggs and other references in – Anthrophobia by Matt Truxaw and win free books. There are several references within the book to my favorite author, Robert Anson Heinlein, many consciously […]
Planetary Lineup at Dusk This Week
Shortly after sunset all this week, if you look up and to the west, you should be able to see Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune in the night sky. All will visible in […]
Matt’s Reviews: Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company Published Date: October 1, 2024 Pages: 368 ISBN-10: 0316575801 ISBN-13: 978-0316575805 Author: Malcolm Gladwell Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell is the author’s follow up to his hugely […]
In Memory of Anand Vaidya 1976-2024
It was always Anand’s contention that cross-pollination of ideas with disparate origins resulted in greater understanding. This was not merely a philosophical idea for him but a tenet he lived by. He often wrote in […]
Sky Show Tonight! Geminids Peak This Evening
The Geminid Meteor Show will peak tonight at around midnight (at least for east-coasters). If you are in a relatively dark skies area, go outside an hour before or after midnight and look up. Maybe […]
