With Little Research but Much Conviction
The people who founded the phenomena we call the “Science Fiction Field” are probably not who you think it was.
The Fickle Nature of Science Fiction
When ‘bad’ Science Fiction film accurately predicts the future
VOTE FOR WINNIPEG for the 2023 WORLDCON – I Did
Vote for Winnipeg for the 2023 Worldcon
LOOK! UP IN THE SKY! IT’S A BIRD; IT’S A PLANE; IT’S…MY FAVOURITE SUPERMAN!
This week Steve talks about live-action Superman portrayals. Who did he like? Whose movies are or were best? If you don’t agree with him, let him know!
This Won’t Be the Last Post About The Last Dangerous Visions Anthology
Not entirely sure why The Lasat Dangerous Visions is a big thing? Here’s some background.
Thoughts on Accessibility or the Lack Thereof
Revelations regarding (temporary) physical disability
Thoughts on Accessability, or the Lack Thereof – Part 1
I’m still not sure what term is the current, widely accepted one (I’d apprebciate comments on this), be it handicapped, disabled, differently abled, physically challenged, people with disabilities …(guidelines from Brown University here) but what I do know is I have a greater appreciation for the obtacles faced by people with disabilities owing to my […]
Steve Davidson’s Heart Surgery is Successful!
I got the call a few hours ago (didn’t know what it was and it went to voicemail) and just listened to it. Steve’s doctor said all went well and he’s doing fine in recovery!
Tilting at Windmills: An Occasional Rant
A mild rant on the conflation of quantity with quality
Worldcon Moves
There are alternatives to a DC Worldcon, but they may not be desirable alternatives.
Georgia, Voting Laws and Fandom
Comments on the new Georgia Voter Restrictions
A “Free Speech” Primer
Some background for discussions of “free speech”.
HAPPY BELATED NEW YEAR! – LIST OF 2020 COLUMNS
Steve does his usual roundup of all of 2020’s columns (well, just the ones he wrote). And he does a bit of self-promotion. See the featured image!
Welcome to 2021
Thoughts on a new year.
MERRY CHRISTMAS*
and Happy Holidays from everyone here at Amazing Stories and The Experimenter Publishing Company, LLC. A selection of Christmas-themed SF & F magazine covers: *There being no “war” in reality, we feel no hesitation about offering the salutation when it is appropriate, and we think that on Christmas Eve Day, it’s appropriate.
Marginalized people living varied and fulfilled lives in genre fiction is historically accurate
Historical accuracy is important in science fiction and fantasy because it can change the default as it is known
Updated: Why a Chengdu Worldcon Should Be a Chengdhon’t
There’s no ethical or moral difference between the Jeddah Saudi Arabia bid and the Chengdu China bid
We Have Not Chosen Wisely
Stanley Kubrick offered two visionary glimpses of the future in his films. We really need to get better at picking futures.
Happy Thanksgiving/National Day of Mourning
True thanks on Thanksgiving.
Adjectives in Science Fiction
What’s a magazine title without an adjective?
#DisneyMustPay
Authors of every kind should be up in arms over this. Read to learn why.
If You Haven’t Done So Already, Go Out And
Please Vote
The End……………………………………………….?
When will the results be counted? Just about everyone wants to know
My Sense of Wonder May Be Different From Yours
The Boomers are OK: We had a chance to experience something completely out of reach to newer fans
And the Chinese Propaganda Begins….
More issues with China
The Science Fiction Cannon is Not a Thing; Canon is.
The SF Canon does not go ‘Boom’
10 Black Science Fiction/ Fantasy Works That Need A Netflix Adaptation
Here are ten Black SFF works that need the Netflix treatment
Why a Chengdu Worldcon Should Be a Chengdhon’t
There’s no ethical or moral difference between the Jeddah Saudi Arabia bid and the Chengdu China bid
AmazingCon II: Thoughts, Plans, Madness
Come celebrate Amazing Stories and Science Fictions 95th Birthday with us next year
SF Unbound Interviewed Taiyo Fujii on COVID-19
An interview with Japanese author Taiyo Fujii, focusing on the Covid-19 Pandemic
