NEW TV SHOWS: THE BOYS and PENNYWORTH
This week Steve examines two new genre TV shows on different networks. Superheroes seem to be playing a bigger role in TV than ever before. Are these new shows worth watching?
New Releases in Science Fiction Romance Feature Favorite Tropes
SF Romance - kidnappings, cyborgs of the week, a "fantasy island" offering a "Galaxy Quest like" adventure for NASA geeks (omg, what's NOT to love?) and more in this bi-weekly roundup
Articles populaires de juillet
Posts about Hispano-American fiction; John W. Campbell, Women in SF, McDevitt and Canadian anthology reviews, the First Fandom Experience and more.
LEIGH BRACKETT, “QUEEN OF PULP,” TAKES ON MARS
This week after an absence, Steve talks about Mars as myth, especially as portrayed by Leigh Brackett. Which do YOU prefer? Myth or science fact?
CLUBHOUSE: Review: Pulp Literature Magazine #23
Fine writing throughout in this magazine devoted to pulp fiction of a higher literary calling.
Science Fiction Books to Look For This Month – August 2019
15 caosule reviews offer more than enough to check out for the month
Insólitas. Narradoras de lo Fantástico en Latinoamérica y España
A personal review of Unusual Narrators of the fantastic in Latin America and Spain, Edited by Teresa López-Pelliza and Ricardo Garzón. One of Tanya's short stories is included in the mix.
Les chasseurs noirs de Jean Bury
A review of an overlooked novel dealing with the issue of child soldiers.
Review: Pimp My Airship by Maurice Broaddus
Pimp My Airship by Maurice Broaddus tells a beautiful story filled with mystery and wonder and just enough Steampunk elements to satisfy the hardened fan.
Good Omens: the Debate Rages
Is reading + imagination really better than couch-potatoing with the boobtube? This excerpt should suggest where we fall on the argument.
CLUBHOUSE: Review: Broken Sun Broken Moon, a surreal anthology by Brent...
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion.
Broken Sun, Broken Moon – by Brent Hayward
Published by ChiZine Publications, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada in...
Reseña de Libro: Cuando se Extinga la Luz de Dioni Arroyo
A feminist novel uncovering the dangers of feminist worlds.
Amazing Stories’ One Year (and 93rd) Anniversary: Some Notes
A complete summary of Amazing Stories' first year's content (words; art work next), including eligibility notices and links to most author's websites & blogs.
MOSCON REVIVAL/MOSCON 40 (Part 2)
Steve rounds out his MosCon Revival (MosCon “40”) report with a few photos and a very small amount of text. Isn’t a picture worth a bunch o’ words?
CLUBHOUSE: Review: Fragment, an eco-adventure novel by Craig Russell
There are at least 15 principle characters to keep track of. Too confusing? Not a bit of it. Ten years in the writing and well worth it.
New Releases in Science Fiction Romance – July 18, 2019
A not fully function cyborg, alien saviors, an AI God, an alien bounty hunter, an assassin tasked with targeting children, a woman kidnapped for an alien breeder program and vampire family politics round out this week's offerings.
Review of the HD Re-Release of FROM THE EARTH TO THE...
HBO drops the ball on the BluRay release of From Earth to the Moon, the award-winning documentary series. This review includes a word from one of the original effects artists.
Experience the FIRST FANDOM EXPERIENCE!
Introducing The First Fandom Experience - a thrilling ride into the history of our Fannish Community
CLUBHOUSE: Review: Futuristic Canada Anthology
Futuristic Canada is a very Canadian anthology. How much so may depend on whether you are Canadian, American, British or even Australian....
MOSCON 40 (Part 1)!
Forty years ago, Steve (with more than A Little Help From His Friends) created MosCon. And It Was Good. But like the Living Dead, MosCon Returned! Is it Still Good? Read and find out! (Hint: You betcha!)
CLUBHOUSE: Review: Alchemy and Artifacts, Tesseracts 22 Anthology
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion.
Alchemy and Artifacts: Tesseracts 22
Published by Edge-Lite, an imprint of Hades Publications, Inc., Calgary, Alberta,...
Science Fiction Books to Look For This Month – July 2019
Old stuff, new stuff, SF cool stuff. Ernest happily adds to your Mount ToBeRead
REVIEW: F&SF ISSUE MAY/JUNE 2019 and MosCon RETURNS!
Steve went to MosCon XL, but won’t review it this week, then he read the May-June F&SF. Check it out! Some fabulous fiction!
London Fields – Director’s Cut Review
An advance viewing of the director's cut redeems the earlier fifth lowest gross in US release version of this on-the-edge-of-the-apocalypse film
Review: Three Laws Lethal by David Walton
Three Laws Lethal shines in its exploration of the future consequences of incorporatng AI into our societies.
Reseña de libro. Casa Volada de Gemma Solsona Asensio
A review of Casa Volada a collection of short stories by Gemma Solsona Asensio
Look to The “Skai”: The Future of Flying Vehicles is Here
OK. Another cool flying car concept. Let me know when I can fly in to the used flying car lot....
QUICK MOVIE REVIEWS: EXTINCTION and BRIGHTBURN
Steve talks about coincidence and reviews a couple of films. He didn’t find any five-flibbet films, but maybe you’ll like them better than he did.
CLUBHOUSE: Reviews: Five Fantasy Novels Worth Reading
Graeme reviews five novels, covering a range of interests and genres