Old Man’s War by John Scalzi I read this book because it came with a bundle of books by other authors for my kindle. I’d read THE GOD ENGINES and have been to Scalzi’s blog, so I’d heard of this book and decided to give it a try. I liked THE GOD ENGINES very much, …
Tag: science fiction
Apr 18
Book Review: I Am Legend
I am Legend by Richard Matheson The main problem with reading classic literature of the sort which has influenced an entire genre is that the most groundbreaking and creative aspects seem trite and derivative. I chose this because, as a novella, it consists of fewer hours than a full novel, and because it’s considered a …
Jun 25
Clarion Magnets
Here’s the second set of magnets I made for the Clarion Foundation’s Write-a-thon this year. Some lucky person will get these. Keys donated by Kim Stanley Robinson. I hope they’re going to a good fridge.
May 27
Free Fiction Spotlight: Daily Science Fiction
Dear Blog Friends, As I mentioned earlier, many of my reader friends don’t know that there’s a wealth of free (and cheap) fiction out there to read on the web. So I present you with “Free Fiction Spotlight” where you can find plenty of stories to read. This week’s free fiction: Daily Science Fiction …
May 20
Free Fiction Spotlight: Clarkesworld
Dear Blog Friends, I was talking about short story submissions the other day, and realized with shock and alarm that many of my reader friends don’t know that there’s a wealth of free (and cheap) fiction out there to read on the web. So I present you with “Free Fiction Spotlight” where you can …