Monthly Archives: October 2021

Foundation discovers “Mysteries and Martyrs” and departs even further from the books

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Cora

Since we only have three episodes to go, I’m doing episode by episode reviews of Foundation, so here is my take on episode 7. Reviews of previous episodes of Foundation as well as two actual Foundation stories may be found … Continue reading →

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Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month for October 2021

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Cora

It’s that time of the month again, time for “Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month”. So what is “Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month”? It’s a round-up of speculative fiction by indie and small press authors newly published this month, … Continue reading →

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Indie Crime Fiction of the Month for October 2021

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Cora

Welcome to the latest edition of “Indie Crime Fiction of the Month”. So what is “Indie Crime Fiction of the Month”? It’s a round-up of crime fiction by indie authors newly published this month, though some September books I missed … Continue reading →

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Fancast Spotlight: Light On Light Through

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Cora

Even though I recently announced the new Semiprozine Spotlight series, I’m still featuring fanzines and fancasts, too. And therefore, here is the next entry in the Fancast Spotlight project. For more about the Fanzine/Fancast Spotlight project, go here. You can … Continue reading →

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Foundation encounters “Death and the Maiden”

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Cora

Looks like I’m doing episode by episode reviews of Foundation – at least for now – so here is my take on episode 6. Reviews of previous episodes of Foundation as well as of two actual Foundation stories may be … Continue reading →

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Semiprozine Spotlight: Space Cowboy Books Presents Simultaneous Times

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Cora

It’s time for the first entry in my Semiprozine Spotlight project. For more about the Semiprozine Spotlight project, go here. I’ll start off the Semiprozine Spotlight project by interviewing a good friend of mine, Jean-Paul Garnier of the Space Cowboy … Continue reading →

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Introducing Semiprozine Spotlights

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Cora

Earlier this year, I started the Fanzine/Fancast Spotlight project to highlight the many worthy fanzines, blogs and fancasts are out there. Originally, that project was intended to coincide with the nomination period for the 2021 Hugo Awards. However, I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Foundation realises “Upon Awakening” that the story is still moving at a glacial pace

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Cora

Looks like I’m doing episode by episode reviews of Foundation – at least for now – so here is my take on episode 5. Reviews of previous episodes of Foundation as well as two actual Foundation stories may be found … Continue reading →

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Cora’s Adventures at the Virtual 2021 Octocon

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Cora

As I mentioned on this blog some time ago, I spent the first October weekend at Octocon, the Irish National Science Fiction Convention, which was virtual this year for obvious reasons. But before I get to my adventures at Octocon, … Continue reading →

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Foundation realises that there are “Barbarians at the Gates”

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Cora

Looks like I’m doing episode by episode reviews of Foundation, so here is my take on episode 4. And yes, the Octocon report is coming, but I had a very busy week. Reviews of previous episodes of Foundation as well … Continue reading →

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