Histoire de la SF française : Modernité et désenchantement ( 2000-2014)
A report on the current state of French science fiction.
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Rogue Stars in Science and Fiction
Rogue stars are fascinating objects, even though a certain confusion exists about what they are and the way they can interact with our solar system. And SF, while contributing to their popularity, has made things even worse
Book Review: They Say the Sirens Left the Seas
A review of a poetry collection that includes a few directly inspired by the works of Lord Dunsany and H. P. Lovecraft.
AMAZING NEWS: 8-3-2014
Bacon prices have risen to unprecedented levels since 2009. There is a tipping point in humans affairs that occurs when the majority can no longer afford its favorite artery-clogging treat. The last time bacon prices were this high in relation to peon wages, lots of people could be heard shouting “off with their heads!” in French….
ABSOLUTE ZERO: COOL WEBSITES – Artist Ian Schoenherr Blogs About John Schoenherr & Pern
Insight into the artist’s craft.
Mocking Jay Trailer Suggests Film May Be Better Than the Book
Sometimes…sometimes the movie is actually better than the book. The Hunger Games’ Mockingjay trailer suggests we may be seeing one of those rare times when this is so.
Streaming Genres: SF, Fantasy and Horror on Hulu and Hulu+
Full length genre movies on Hulu.
On Writing Horror: Short Stories vs. Novels by Dale Bailey
Dale Bailey’s novels and short story collection are now available at Open Road Media.
The Hero’s Journey: Part 3, Defining Your Hero
To write a truly compelling story is to resonate with the universal truths of metaphor within the consciousness of humanity.
In Memory of Susan Wood, a Wonderful and Influential Fan
Susan Wood: Canadian BNF, award winning writer and one of fandom’s earliest feminist pioneers. (And sorely missed by many.)
CLASSIC SF MOVIES #2: George Pal’s Destination Moon
Steve reviews a seminal classic: Destination Moon, the first Hollywood SF blockbuster that respected both science and science fiction.
Apocalyptic Fiction
The apocalypse is not about the disaster. It’s not about the zombies or giant lizards or robots or radiation. It is about how we survive it.
Space Shuttle First Flights: Why Shuttle Has Wings
An Air Force requirement demanded wings for the Space Shuttle, and that drove everything else about its design. Yet they were never used for that purpose.
Book Review: Ringworld the Graphic Novel, Part 1
When I first discovered Larry Niven’s Known Space stories, I was thrilled; here was a future history (one of my favorite SF thingies) with a space opera crust surrounding a creamy hard-science center. I quickly […]
AMAZING PEOPLE: Alastair Savage’s The Adventures of Siskin and Valderan Now On Sale
Alastair Savage’s Self-publishing odyssey comes to an end with the publication of The Adventures of Siskin and Valderan
Anime Roundup 7/31/2014: Message Alert
In this week’s viewing: Aldnoah Zero and Terror in Resonance go heavy on the symbolism, and more!
Review: Horror Films by Colin Odell & Michelle Le Blanc
Horror Films makes a democratic survey of the entire global output of horror cinema, and unlike most books gives due weight to the pre-talkie era.
Recap: “Gone Smooth,” The Strain, Season 1, Episode 3
The third time isn’t quite a charm for the first season of The Strain, but in its third episode the series shows its first signs of promising life.
AMAZING THINGS: Jack Strong by Walter Mosley
A new release from Walter Mosley and Open Road Integrated media.
The Greatest Science Fiction Novels of All Time Part 5
The fifth inductee into Amazing Stories list of the greatest science fiction novels of all time.
Asni’s Art Blog: Exodus
Desolate cityscapes, future ruins, starships leaving among the debris of decay: one wonders if there is any place left in the universe where these travelers could find a better life?
Noticias literatura 30-7
Clarifying the rules of qualification for the Ignotus award, submission deadlines, upcoming conferences and the Alberto Magno award.
Poetry – Embrace the Hideous Immaculate, C. Hensley
“Horror is a church. Its blood-stained glass both colors and reflects its readers’ worldview. It sacrifices many readers on the altar of repugnance.”
Snowpiercer: Better Than A Poke In The Eye With A Sharp Stick
Snowpiercer’s failing is that it’s simultaneously overwritten and underwritten. It’s a blatant political allegory whose obvious points are muddled and vague. If you can imagine such a thing.
Interview with Scottish Author Hal Duncan
Author Hal Duncan (Vellum) has been adopted by Finnish Fandom. Find out why.
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