Tag: Science Fiction
G. L. Carriger’s The 5th Gender is a Genre-Smashing Good Time
The 5th Gender - a cozy mystery science fiction and queer romantic comedy with a healthy dose of social commentary
Profiles in Pulp: The First Science Fiction Magazine(s)
Is Amazing Stories the world's first science fiction magazine? Yes. Did it get there all on its lonesome? No.
Anime roundup 9/19/2019: What a Wonderful World
In this week's viewing: Dr. Stone takes a good look around, Granbelm looks for everyday magic, and more!
Take A Pinch of This Genre and A Spoonful of That...
Is it science fiction romance with adventure. Or maybe it's space opera with space marines and romantic elements.
On the Importance of Having Your Book Translated (Not Your Mind-Set)
When writing for translation - let your identity and cultural background take the lead
I’m Not Saying it’s Aliens, but….
You knew we were going to get here sooner or later, didn't you. One of the most interesting things about aliens showing up in videogames is that they often serve the same purpose as they do in broader science fiction.
The Game’s a Journey, Not a Destination
Many times a story isn't so much about what happens at the ending, but rather the journey taken to get there. In fact the...
What to Do When Your Planet is Trying to Kill You
Kimberly UNger dives into her first post about science fiction in video games with a look at Anthem from Bioware, an MMO based on the concept of terraforming.
Review: Rarity from the Hollow
Amusing at times, shocking at others, a touching and somehow wonderful SFF read.
Wordcon day 2/día 2 (bilingual post)
Videos & pics from Worldcon 75! (Tanya confesses to being a bit overwhelmed)
Game review: The Last of Us (Remastered)
The Last of Us is a well realized computer game that contains both a thrilling zombie story and brilliant drama.
Comic Con May 2017 – London, baby!
Comic Con in London is a star-studded, all-out geektacular three days of fun, food, celebrities, and costumes, costumes, and more costumes.
“Adventuring in the genre forest is fun”. Interview with Award Winner...
An interview with Karin Tidbeck, a Swedish author of weird fiction.
SF et musique en France
Chez les anglosaxons les relations entre SF et musique ont surtout passé par le rock progressif puis le metal. Il se trouve qu’en France...
Quand les geeks s’en mêlent
Fandom is once again having an effect on French speculative fiction publishing.
Obituario: Jorge De Abreu (1963-2016)
An appreciation of Venezuelan science fiction and fantasy writer Jorge De Abreu, who died on September 28.
MOVIE REVIEWS: “ALLEGIANT” and others!
YA books-to-film are popular, but some series appear to be running out of steam. Steve checks out the "...ent" series and then runs on about some other movies. Do you agree with his assessments?
On Ecology, Women and Science Fiction: Part 1, Gnosis
Science fiction author and limnologist Nina Monteanu writes about changes in the genre, which she sees as changes in the way individuals interact with each other and the natural world.
The Stories of Their Lives: The SF Association of Shanghai Jiao...
Club Report: Meet the SF Association of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
FREE BOOK GIVEAWAY! or Just a Humour Writer in a Science...
I told my psychiatrist everyone hates humorous SF. He said I was being ridiculous; everyone hasn't read humorous SF...
Report on the “Science Fiction” Workshop at Fudan University
20 papers were delivered at the first Fudan University conference on science fiction.
Book Review: The Ear, The Eye and The Arm by Nancy...
The Ear, The Eye and The Arm combines traditional African culture with science fiction technology
Guilty Pleasures – The Movies We Love to Hate (But Secretly...
Mr. Jackson apparently doesn't know we're not supposed to share our guilty pleasures!