Flashback Friday: Alice
Like most of my generation, I saw the Disney film before I read the book, wherein I fell in love with the Cheshire Cat. Lewis Carroll‘s book is quite a bit darker, which appealed to the teen-age me. But what Read More…
Kindred: A Review
This month, one of the books I’ve read was Kindred by Octavia E. Butler. I’d heard about this book but had never managed to sit down and actually read it until this month. While it deals with time-travel, it does Read More…
Book Cover Throwback: The Time Machine
This week’s Book Cover Throwback is from H. G. Wells. Definitely a classic! I love this version of H. G. Wells‘ The Time Machine. I bought a copy with this cover at Half Price Books back when I was twelve. Read More…
Cyberstorm: A Review
This month, one of the novels I’ve read is the speculative fiction novel CyberStorm by Matthew Mather. There are many excellent books that are being indie-published these days, though I still feel that the majority of books aren’t all that Read More…
Growing Horns? A Review
This month, one of the novels I’ve read is the thriller novel Horns by Joe Hill. After seeing the trailer for the movie, it was time to sit down and read the book. This was an excellent read. I will Read More…
What I’m watching & reading updates
Just a head’s up that I updated my pages on What I’m Reading and What I’m Watching for those curiously inclined to check. 🙂 Lots of zombies. And clones. And wonderful sci-fi. Happy Reading!
Spin: A Review
This month, one of the novels I’ve read is the science fiction novel, Spin by Robert Charles Wilson. I loved the beginning. The opening idea of the stars going out from the point of view of young adults/teens who had Read More…
Microsoft’s Minecraft
Everyone’s talking about it. Mojang & Minecraft are trending on Twitter & Facebook. I think every blogger and gamer is commenting on it, posting about it, and freaking out right now. If you missed the announcement this morning, Microsoft has Read More…
Scrivener Saturday: Reading Out Loud
This week’s Scrivener Saturday: Reading Your Work Out Loud…or at least having Scrivener do it for you! I’m not just a gamer. Or just a writer. I’m also a former programmer and educator, both of which have given me Read More…
Flash Forward: Vulcan Mind Meld
Ah yes, the Vulcan Mind Meld. Rare is the geek who has not heard of this! The idea that we can communicate mind-to-mind and share experiences without ever saying a word. It’s a fascinating concept and one that’s been explored Read More…