Category Archives: Books

Some Thoughts on Season 1 of The Expanse

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Cora

So season 1 of The Expanse finally has a German DVD release and I finally got around to watching all of it – after having watched the episode that was nominated for a Hugo last year. That is, I thought … Continue reading →

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Some Reactions to the 2018 Hugo Award Finalists

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Cora

For my own take on the 2018 Hugo Award finalists as well as the 1943 Retro Hugo Awards finalists, go here. Meanwhile, reactions from around the Internet are trickling in, though the debate seems rather muted this year, compared to … Continue reading →

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A Triple New Release and Some Thoughts on Cozy Space Opera

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Cora

Now that the excitement caused by the triple whammy of Easter, Passover and the announcement of the 2018 Hugo Finalists has died down somewhat, I have an announcement of my own to make. And it’s a big announcement, because I … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on the Hugo Award Finalists, Part II: The 2018 Hugos

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Cora

For my comments on the 1943 Retro Hugo Awards, go here. Meanwhile, here are my comments on the main event (sorry, long dead authors, filmmakers, artists and fans of 1942), the 2018 Hugo Award finalists. For other comments on the … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on the Hugo Award Finalists, Part I: The 1943 Retro Hugos

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Cora

So the finalists for the 2018 Hugo Awards and the 1943 Retro Hugo Awards were announced tonight, following some controversy, because the announcement happens to take place not just on Easter Saturday, but also on Passover. Coincidentally, it’s not a … Continue reading →

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Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month for March 2018

Posted on March 31, 2018 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 authors newly published this month, though some February … Continue reading →

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Indie Crime Fiction of the Month for March 2018

Posted on March 30, 2018 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 speculative fiction by indie authors newly published this month, though some February books I missed … Continue reading →

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New Two-Fisted Todd Adventure Available: Flesh Trade

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Cora

Remember that I promised you that there would be more Two-Fisted Todd Adventures coming soon? Well, the next Two-Fisted Todd Adventure is finally here, albeit with some delay, because one of the vendors had problems getting new books up. Not … Continue reading →

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Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month for February 2018

Posted on February 28, 2018 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 authors newly published this month, though some January … Continue reading →

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Indie Crime Fiction of the Month for February 2018

Posted on February 27, 2018 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 speculative fiction by indie authors newly published this month, though some January books I missed … Continue reading →

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