In the tradition of trying to remake even movies that did “pretty well,” (i.e., made some money), Hollywood has redone Firestarter. Did they do it well? Heck, no. When remakes are retconned, the story usually suffers; this one’s no exception.
It’s easy to fall asleep beneath this Night Sky
An alien armada is making its presence felt along the far reaches of Teixcalaanli space. Immune to seductive overtures of friendship extended to them. An intelligent, thought provoking and refreshingly different take of the usual ‘Space Opera’ slant
“Overall, a pretty good number”
This issue is full of innovative, creative, and masterful concepts well worth reading
A balance of ‘space-opera scope meets small-town girl’
New book releases, “The Demon of Perversity” by David Kolkrabe, “Corvus”, with the winning stories from the “Corvus Contest”, Issue 74 of El Narratorio released; Espacio El Huerto presented its April gathering and more
A near-claustrophobic crime detective focus brings it close and personal in this science fiction tale
“Sueños de rust” by Gerardo Horacio Porcayo presented at National Book Fair of the Meritorious Autonomous University of Puebla, new magazine Chile Terror Magazine #1 Special, LPD Magazine dedicated a program to Scherlock Holmes, more
The latest releases in Science Fiction Romance
Hard and crunchy, indeed! I enjoyed chewing every page of it. Highly recommended.
Steve attempts to find out why “Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City” has been panned by almost all who’ve seen it. Maybe the director has something to do with it.
Incredible Stories #25: Reviews and ratings of the latest issue
A review of Neil Gaiman’s latest – Trigger Warning. “…when an author does manage to give me pause. . .That’s good writing! “
“The bond between a Captain and a spaceship is better than sex, unless a third party shows up.” How can you NOT read this after a lead in like that!?
This week Steve reviews the new book Baldemar, by Matthew Hughes—a wonderful Vancian fantasy set on Vance’s own Dying Earth, about a wizard’s henchman. Steve liked it and thinks you will too!
A review of a Stephen King tribute anthology – Project Carrie
Without doubt, one of the best science fiction/fantasy books offered in a long time.
Graeme reviews the short stories in this Arlene F. Marks collection.
In this week’s column (“It’s been a long time coming…”—CSN), Steve reviews the Jan.-Feb. 2022 F&SF. He says it’s a big issue, full of good SF and Fantasy; and he says goodbye to a good writer.
At least there are no cute robot sidekicks to provide comic relief…giving it a B+
Every story EXCELLENT! Don’t need to say more than that!
Spanish publisher Spotula reissues “Trafalgar” by Angélica Gorodischer; The Omicron Theory magazine turns 4 years; submit your stories for issues 28-36 of Relatos I by April 15, more
Driverless cars, aliens in conflict, apocalyptic cell phones, space-based customer service and more round out this issue’s mix.
A spritely, fast-paced novella reminiscent of the simple yet exciting pulp fiction adventures of the 1930s
Gary offers up his own (well-informed) listicle of influential Science Fiction
Finding its stride, “Incredible Stories” #24 delivers a handful of post-apocalyptic tales that don’t quite live up to their promise.
In this issue: Tamara needs to win at Pinball so she can pay off her family’s debts. Jenny is still grieving for Joey, but her sorrow is complicated by the ghost of a woman wooing a mortal. and What do you do when a tiny fairy gets tangled in your yarn? These and more stories reviewed here by Graeme.
Angélica Gorodischer passed away on 2/5; New Releases – “Fictions of the Fifth Glacial Era and other unusual stories” by Ilda Cádiz Avila, “The Demon of Perversity” by David Kolkrabe and more
“I’ve ordered a physical copy so I can experience the full tactile joy of reading a book the way books are meant to be read.” Old School praise indeed!
