Recap: “The Dead,” American Horror Story: Coven, Episode 7
“The Dead” also does a fine job of resurrecting Zoe’s deadly sexuality.
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The Wolverine has come to your TV and your phone
We seem to keep getting lucky here in the UK. We got to see Thor 2 ahead of the US, and now we’ve gotten The Wolverine on DVD and Blu-Ray first, too.
A Tale of Storyfail: A Review of One’s Aspect to the Sun by Sherry Ramsey
One’s Aspect to the Sun, by Sherry D. Ramsey, isn’t a good book. It isn’t even an interestingly bad book I might enjoy in a “hated it but it made me think” way.
Interview with Award-Winning Author David Brin
R K Troughton interviews David Brin about his writing, science background, and more.
Why I write SF Theatre
There’s something beautiful about the live nature of theatre, that makes you feel that you’ve trespassed or that you’ve been invited
Race to the Bottom – A follow up
Recently I wrote a post The Race to the Bottom, where I talked about the disturbing trend of low priced ebooks. After the post went live I had an excellent discussion on line with a number of people. That conversation made me think about the various factors in today’s landscape so it begged for a follow-up piece.
The Australian Science Fiction and Fantasy scene
Before I start writing about my regular subjects (science, worldbuilding), I’d like to plug the Australian Science Fiction and Fantasy scene in case anyone is planning a trip
Sequential Wednesdays #24 – FINAL ISSUE: THE END OF AN ERA
Final issue in which Zach says farewell to an era in the issue of Sequential Wednesdays.
Recap: “The Axeman Cometh” American Horror Story: Coven, Episode 6
For American Horror Story, history is a dark, bloody thing that surrounds us always. In this episode, the Axeman of New Orleans steps out of the past.
Wake Up Your Muse: How My Cat Taught Me the Art of Being
When I go to my computer to write, I write.
Anime roundup 11/20/2013: Privilege Hath Its Rankness
In this week’s viewing: Galilei Donna and Kill la Kill check out life at the top of the heap, Kyousougiga goes behind the scenes, and more!
8 Reasons Ancient Egypt is an Awesome Place to Set your next Fantasy
Looking for a place to set your story? Here are some things to recommend ancient Egypt
Crear una revista de ciencia ficción – ¿Por dónde comenzar?
A different approach to publishing projects
Book Review: The Daedalus Incident by Michael J. Martinez
Review of Michael J. Martinez’s debut novel, The Daedalus Incident, and the alternate history plot line.
Among The Stacks: Wyrd Daze #1
Among The Stacks highlights the written word, in all its forms. This week it looks at an online, subscription-based periodical called Wyrd Daze.
Review: Crazy 4 Cult: Cult Movie Art 2 by Gallery 1988
Crazy 4 Cult: Cult Movie Art 2 by Gallery 1988 is a 176 page walk through the tremendous artwork one would find while walking through the annual display conceived by Scott Mosier and Kevin Smith called Crazy 4 Cult.
150th Anniversary of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address
On the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln’s speech, we provide the full text.
Book Review: Raygun Chronicles edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt
Review of Raygun Chronicles, an anthology edited by Bryan Thomas Schmidt.
Patricia Breccia – Ilustradora por M.C.Carper
Interview with Patricia Breccia about life, drawing, and comics.
World-Building off Ancient Platforms
Information from a discussion about the ancient Mayans and ways of using ancient cultures for world-building.
ABSOLUTE ZERO: Cool Websites, Very Cool
Who doesn’t love a good cartoon? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? From Disney’s inception of Steamboat Willie (still under copyright, lol) to Max Fleischer, thru Betty Boop, to the zaniness and (inappropriate?) violence of Chuck Jones […]
TIME MACHINE: Past Popular Posts
All the cool, weird, intriguing and thought-provoking posts from the previous week
Scheduling Changes Coming
We’re moving the schedule around a bit once again here at Amazing Stories. Things will be changing to a “blog posts during the week, features on the weekend” format; individual posting schedules are changing (in […]
Review: Pilgrimage by Nelson S. Bond
Pilgrimage by author Nelson S. Bond is a speculative account of sexual dominance in a future gone astray. This compelling story is a wonderful example of artistic allusion and the dangers of recording historical accounts over time.
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