Category Archives: Science Fiction

Fresh, Smart, and Funny—Bellwether by Connie Willis

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This isn’t a new book. Heck, Bellwether was published in or around 1996, while I was busy balancing children, soccer games, and a beginning career at a major downtown law firm. So I missed it until its 2009 audio version … Continue reading

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Mid-Summer Reading List

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There are no days of leisure this summer for me to thumb through paper books or kindle books engaged in the act of actually reading with my eyes. So this summer has been, and will continue to be, an audio-book … Continue reading

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Leaves of the Fall to be published in RAIN by Thirteen Press

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“Leaves of the Fall” is the tale of a young man in a world very different from ours searching truth and meaning. He finds far more than he bargained for. Heartwarming in part, but also chilling and poignant, Leaves of … Continue reading

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A Look at the Nebula Winners in 2015

The Nebula Awards® winners for best science fiction or fantasy in 2014 have been announced. The prestigious awards are voted on, and presented by, active members of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. Since 1965, the Nebula Awards have … Continue reading

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A Short Science Fiction in 25 Tweets

Please take the time to enjoy a very short story on Twitter. It is an abridged version of my flash-fiction tale, “Another Wrong World.” It is delivered in 25 tweets, with illustrations attached to every other tweet, and the connecting … Continue reading

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The Hugo Nominated Movies

The movie category, in Hugo Award language, is “Dramatic Presentation, Long Form.” Some years there are great science fiction movies to pick from, some years not so much. This year five movies received nominations, each noteworthy in its own way. … Continue reading

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“Nickel Stream” Now Available on Kindle

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“Nickel Stream” is a science fiction short story about industry, loyalty, and the time-honored value of minding one’s own business. The tale follows events at a solar mining facility stationed within extraction distance of a Nickel-rich star’s photosphere. Gina is … Continue reading

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Making a Book Cover for “Nickel Stream”

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I will be making “Nickel Stream” available as a short-story eBook, and am in the process of getting things formatted. One of the things needed is a cover. So I’m giving this one a try using GIMP 2.0 for some … Continue reading

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A Look at the Hugo Award Finalists

The Hugo Awards® nominees for best science fiction or fantasy in 2014 have been announced. The prestigious awards are voted on, and presented by, members of the World Science Fiction Society. Here is a marketing blurb for each of the … Continue reading

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Hugo Finalists Will Be Announced April 4

According to the official HUGO site, the shortlist of finalists for this year’s Hugo Awards is scheduled to be announced on April 4 (Pacific Daylight Time) at four conventions around the world: Norwescon (Seattle) 12:00 PDT April 4 Minicon (Minneapolis) … Continue reading

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