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Speech and Consequences
Addressing the recent Duck Dynasty fooforah and issues of free speech.
Mr. Spock the Wonder Dog, or: How Silly Can A Science Officer Be?
After reading this expose on Star Trek’s Mr. Spock, you will no longer have to wonder why so many people devote themselves to illustrating ‘Spock taking a shower’, nor will you wonder why there is so much Mr. Spock fanfic.
Sixties, Science Fiction and Secret Agents
Secret agent tales have always carried a hint of science fiction with them – futuristic gadgets, threatened world-wide annihilation. Steve examines Bond’s 60s rival – Flint – and reminds us that James Coburn was COOL.
Pets in Space!
Does science fiction suffer from animal animosity? Where are all the outer-spacey pets? Who banned fish tanks from the Enterprise? C.E. Martin wants to know.
Emergency Appeal for David Gerrold’s Son
Help David raise the funds for an emergency medical procedure for his son. Time is of the essence.
Anime roundup 12/19/2013: It’s the End of the Plot As We Know It
In this week’s viewing: Kyousougiga and Galilei Donna hurtle toward seemingly inevitable conclusions, and more!
Entrevista con la Escritora Galesa Jo Walton
Tanya Tynjala interviews Hugo and Nebula award winning author Jo Walton at 2013’s Swecon.
Quatermass II – revisited
Quatermass II is a rare sequel that is an improvement over the original in every respect.
Interview with Jo Walton (English)
Tanya Tynjala translates her talk with Jo Walton (a first? A translated Spanish language interview with an award winning Welsh author conducted at a Swedish science fiction convention?)
The Artful Collector: Art Hierarchies #7: Art That Is Created by Hand Is Better Than Art That Is Not
Jane Frank, the Artful Collector, discusses actual and perceived value of handmade art.
Once Upon a Time Winter Finale
Once Upon A Time’s season finale – and a sneak peak at season 4.
Interview: Jarvis Sheffield, Founder of the Black Science Fiction Society
K. Ceres Wright interviews one of the great influenctial forces behind black science fiction, Jarvis Sheffield, founder of the Black Science Fiction Society
Beat the Christmas Frenzy and Find Your Focus
Ms. Munteanu offers some personal reflection on the influences and meaning of the holidays – especially for writers and cats.
Spider Jerusalem vs. the World
Fear and loathing in a dark future with Spider Jerusalem, the Hunter S. Thompson of the fictional future.
Ghost Stories For Christmas: M. R. James
J. Simpson enlightens us regarding an old and odd British Christmas tradition – the telling of ghost stories,
Poetry Review – Offspring of the Moon, by John W. Sexton
Offspring of the Moon is a beautiful little volume of 57 Moon Wind mostly short length poems. The cover art by Ludmila Korol, called “Moon Wind” is stunningly perfect and beautiful on the paperback cover. I was drawn in by the vividness of the imagery and found a kinship with the weird.
A Little Game of Three-Hobbit Monte
A discussion of the pitfalls of movie rights agreements in regards to the Hobbit franchise.
On Writing SF Theatre Part 2: Minding the Info Dump
Susan Gray explores the mix of worldbuilding and dramaturgey – the art of bringing science fiction concepts to the live stage.
Sharing Science Fiction
It has become stylish of late to attack and dismiss “golden age” and “classic science fiction”. Doing so does none of us any favors.
Review: Star Trek Federation: The First 150 Years
Just in time for the holidays, the Star Trek fan on your shopping list will find Star Trek Federation: The First 150 Years by David A. Goodman a pleasant addition to their personal library. The book is a documentation of the background and rich history of the United Federation of Planets and the characters that made it come to life.
“Viaje al fondo del Bar”, un viaje de lo conocido a lo desconocido
Ivan Prado Sejas reviews the short story collection Voyage to the Bottom of the Bar by Gonzalo Montero Lara
Library ‘Space’: The Final Frontier
Libraries, like Star Trek, continue to boldly go where no one has gone before. James Weber examines the changing role of libraries as we move into the future.
A Fan Letter to Rooster Teeth
“We all geek out in our own way” says Matt. And he certainly does over this unique collection of entertainment called Rooster Teeth.
Interior Format for CreateSpace
Cedar Sanderson dives into the nitty-gritty of self-publishing with this how-to on formatting with CreateSpace.
Why “I Don’t Like Anime” Doesn’t Really Make Sense
Morgana Santilli discusses etiquette of how to say you aren’t interested in anime, and the prejudice you show in saying you don’t like anime.
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