I thought I would share that for me, this was one of those happy moments in the life of a sci-fi writer where I said, “I thought about that!” Of course, I am by no means the first sci-fi writer to think of the use of nuclear rockets, especially when the tech was new. But […]
Read More How Vintage Rocket Tech Could Be NASA’s Ticket to MarsOriginally posted on The Toy Soldier Saga:
Hey gang! I’m pulling my head up from NaNoWriMo for a moment to post this brand-new awesome image which, if I self-publish, will be the cover for A Few Good Elves! If not, it’s official art by the awesome Aaron Siddall! Check it out!
It’s my pleasure to share with you the complete playlist of the Virtual Fantasy Con’s 2017 panel discussions. I had the honour of hosting three of them: Gender Issues in Fantasy, Realism in Fantasy Warfare, and Fantasy Mashups; you’ll find those ones near the end of the list. I’d like to thank all of the […]
Read More Virtual Fantasy Con 2017: Complete Panel Playlist #VFC17Originally posted on The Angry Staff Officer:
If you’re like me, you discovered the TV show Firefly well after the time it first ran in 2003. While we were spared the original heartbreak that came when the show was not renewed for a second season – damn you, Fox – we are still reminded of…
The last of the three panels I had the honour of hosting for the Virtual Fantasy Con this year! In this one we discuss fantasy mashups. What happens when you blend fantasy with another genre? What are the benefits and the drawbacks? And at what point does a blend become a genre of its own? […]
Read More Virtual Fantasy Con 2017: Fantasy Mashups PanelThis is the second of three panels I had the privilege of hosting for the Virtual Fantasy Con 2017, and this one just might be my favourite. I was honoured to have a truly expert panel at my disposal, whose background and expertise included both studied and practical, hands-on experience. From logistics experts to medieval […]
Read More Virtual Fantasy Con 2017: Realism in Fantasy Warfare PanelOriginally posted on Mephit James Blog:
After I posted my last thoughts about Sci-Fi adaptations, I got a few very helpful responses from people. In an effort to leave no moonrock unturned (see what I did there?) I’m back with a few more additions. First off, I want to make it clear that I’m concentrating…
By Pope Brock was slung in my favorite deck chair, drink in hand, having a gawk at the night sky. Andromeda, Pisces … I trawled the constellations, mind abandoned, still aware in some curve at the back of my brain that the world is coming apart at the seams and we’re all fucked, and enjoying […]
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