One of my ongoing gags with friends is saying, “This wasn’t the cyberpunk dystopia I was promised. There’s supposed to be more neon and cyberwear.” A recent video takes on Cyberpunk and its reliance on visuals essentially created in the 80’s and, if I had to give it a tagline, it would be my cyberpunk… Continue reading Nostalgia for Dystopia
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I’m Afraid of Stagnation
So, before I go anywhere, you have to check out this video of some kids doing Rush's "Spirit of the Radio." Absolutely amazing! Now that's done, back to the regularly scheduled thought balloon. (With amazing art by Michael Guerra). I was reading an article where an author opined about David Bowie. He kept asking, in… Continue reading I’m Afraid of Stagnation
Anger is an Energy
"Stay angry, little Meg," Mrs. Whatsit whispered. "You will need all your anger now." For those who don't recognize it, this is from Madeline L'Engle's A Wrinkle In Time. It's an important thing to hear, especially for the young (alas, I'm no longer in that group), and for women, and people of color. Too often,… Continue reading Anger is an Energy
Babooshka & Delirium’s Mistress at Tea
Often, when I write, it's downstairs on the couch. Usually there's a cat attempting to knock my iPad out of its Qwertkey keyboard. Often there's sun spilling through the blinds. But always there's something playing on YouTube. Usually, it's music. Today, it was about music. I threw on a 2014 BBC documentary on Kate Bush… Continue reading Babooshka & Delirium’s Mistress at Tea
Ten Women – And the Future (#TenWomenAuthors)
There is a hashtag trending - #TenWomenAuthors - whereupon folks name ten women authors who've inspired and amazed. I thought I'd add my ten in this article. Now, I could just keep adding and adding, but I've picked ones which had a particular influence on me in one way or another as I was exploring… Continue reading Ten Women – And the Future (#TenWomenAuthors)
On the World Fantasy Convention
Warning! There is Mr. Earbrass style hand-wringing in this post. Should you be of a sensitive nature, or just don't want to deal with it, please close the browser window right now! With that said, I've decided to break up my thoughts into a few large bullet points. This year, WFC shared its conference facilities… Continue reading On the World Fantasy Convention
Jodorowsky’s Dune
I encourage anyone who has a passion for art, film, madness and Dune to see the documentary Jodorowsky's Dune. It is the closest one will get to seeing his version of the novel until a brave filmmaker decides to animate it based on the artwork created. It's a great sadness we've lost so many tied… Continue reading Jodorowsky’s Dune
Stories, Balticon, Horrors & Graciousness
Story first: I had this image of a commando-like raid into a dilapidated housing unit. Heavy action emphasis, security bearing down. Big reveal in the end is the raid is to covertly fix heaters and air conditioning. Opposition is private security hired by building owners to keep homes in a state of disrepair so the… Continue reading Stories, Balticon, Horrors & Graciousness
Biomechanoid Mourning
Of all my different personae on the internet, this one is most appropriate for discussing H.R. Giger, and his impact. To say his artwork struck a deep, personal nerve with me is the grossest form of understatement. When I created my first blog, my Livejournal account, I called it "Portrait of a Biomechanoid as a… Continue reading Biomechanoid Mourning
Dreams in the Satan House – Short Story Idea
I had to write this out before it completely vanished. As I was dozing on the Metro this morning, I thought back to the Satan House - an abandoned house back in the early 90's just off of MacArthur boulevard near Glen Echo, MD. Art students took it upon themselves to decorate the place with… Continue reading Dreams in the Satan House – Short Story Idea
Biomechanoid Blues 