Monthly Archives: August 2022

Cora goes virtually to Chicon 8, the 2022 Worldcon

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Cora

For a variety of reasons, I can’t attend Chicon 8, the 2022 Worldcon in Chicago, Illinois, in person, but I will be participating virtually. If you’re a member of Chicon 8, you can see me on the following panels: If … Continue reading →

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She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Experiences “A Normal Amount of Rage”

Posted on August 29, 2022 by Cora

I haven’t been able to keep up with watching, let alone reviewing the latest Marvel TV series, because there are a lot of them and I don’t have a lot of time these days. So I still haven’t caught up … Continue reading →

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Heads Into the Grand Finale

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Cora

Here are my much belated thoughts on the final episode of the Disney Plus Obi-Wan Kenobi series. For my thoughts on previous episodes, go here. Meanwhile, my latest article at Galactic Journey just went up two days ago. The subject … Continue reading →

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Masters-of-the-Universe-Piece Theatre: “The Mystery of He-Man’s Long-Lost Twin Sister”

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Cora

Here is the long-awaited Masters-of-the-Universe-Piece Theatre Photo Story about She-Ra, He-Man’s long lost twin sister. To recap, last year I bought myself a Masters of the Universe Origins He-Man and Battlecat and then a Teela figure, because I couldn’t find … Continue reading →

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The 2022 Dragon Award Finalists Look Really Good… With One Odd Exception

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Cora

As always this time of year, when you’re way too busy with other things, the Dragon Awards decided to drop their 2022 ballot. I sometimes swear they do this on purpose.The Dragon Awards are a fan award given out by … Continue reading →

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Non-Fiction Spotlight: Cosplay: A History by Andrew Liptak

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Cora

After the Hugos is before the next Hugos, so I’m continuing my Non-Fiction Spotlight project, where I interview the authors/editors of SFF-related non-fiction books that come out in 2022 and are eligible for the 2023 Hugo Awards. For more about … Continue reading →

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Non-Fiction Spotlight: Inventor of the Future: The Visionary Life of Buckminster Fuller by Alec Nevala-Lee

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Cora

After the Hugos is before the next Hugos, so I’m continuing my Non-Fiction Spotlight project, where I interview the authors/editors of SFF-related non-fiction books that come out in 2022 and are eligible for the 2023 Hugo Awards. For more about … Continue reading →

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Masters-of-the-Universe-Piece Theatre: “Holiday on Orkas Island”

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Cora

It’s time for another Masters-of-the-Universe-Piece Theatre photo story, featuring the latest addition to my collection. The name “Masters-of-the-Universe-Piece Theatre” was coined by Kevin Beckett at the Whetstone Discord server. The small toy aisle at the German drugstore chain Rossmann has … Continue reading →

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First Monday Free Fiction: Bullet Holes

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Cora

Welcome to the August 2022 edition of First Monday Free Fiction. To recap, inspired by Kristine Kathryn Rusch who posts a free short story every week on her blog, I’ll post a free story on the first Monday of every … Continue reading →

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