I admit, this entry was inspired by the most recent in a series of articles about science fiction getting 'real' as opposed to being fantasy with science fiction trappings (I'm looking at you NPR). But I think this really harkens back the old hard SF versus "soft" SF versus using SF as a literary mode… Continue reading My Science Fiction Can Beat Up Your Science Fiction
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Pandora Sands, or the Dream Author
I still remember standing in the doorway of the bookstore. Blue carpet stretched out under my feet. Above me, the sandy stone archways of the former cathedral now supported chandeliers and signs and at least one wooden ship with brass fittings and a golden sails. Ten foot tall bookshelves made from old oak mingled with… Continue reading Pandora Sands, or the Dream Author
Embrace the Weird
Last year, my fiancee and I watched True Detective with rapt attention. The mix of two outstanding performances by Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey, the multiple levels of mystery and the deeply embedded sense of weirdness caught us right away. That very first episode, the Lynchian images of the first serial killer victim said we… Continue reading Embrace the Weird
Who is this Biomechanoid?
"Who are you?" This isn't just one of the great existential questions permeating our existence. For folks who've followed me since I began this on-line venture, it's a legitimate question. "Who is this guy? What does he think he's doing? What's with the book chapters?" Although some of this is covered in the About page,… Continue reading Who is this Biomechanoid?
I Believe in Blast Mancheese
I have an idea for a short story, but it's a terrible one. So I'm writing it out over here. Just bits and bobs, for the purposes of exorcising it. *** The story opens with our rocket scientist hero, blonde and muscular as all true heroes must be, arguing with politicians. The Martians have… Continue reading I Believe in Blast Mancheese
ReaderCon 24- Quotes from the Pros
I will have a bit more regarding ReaderCon in the next entry, but I wanted to share some of the quotes from the "Meet the Pros(e)" party. But first, from Scott Lynch, who gave the quote of the con when he talked about nostalgia for the days "when Heinlein bestrode the world like a colossus… Continue reading ReaderCon 24- Quotes from the Pros
Meeting the Prose
During ReaderCon 23 I participated in a gathering called "Meet the Prose." It's an interesting party game where each of the professionals carry around labels with quotes from their works. Attendees are given sheets of wax paper and encourage to collect quotes. I decided I'd like to share the ones I managed to gather. See… Continue reading Meeting the Prose
This is a Test
This is my first test of the WordPress iPad application. This weekend will also be a test. My normal writing cycle has been broken by an annual car inspection. Later on, pot luck dinner with friends. Tomorrow demands work in the garden, bills, taxes...and writing outside the Panera. I love my ritual, but I must… Continue reading This is a Test
Biomechanoid Blues 