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Star Trek Picard begs for “Mercy” and takes a detour into X-Files territory

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Cora

Here is my take on the latest episode of Star Trek Picard. For my take on previous episodes and seasons of Star Trek Picard, go here. Warning: Spoilers below the cut!

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Star Trek Picard Takes a Trip into Jean-Luc’s Mind and Meets “Monsters”

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Cora

Here is my take on the latest episode of Star Trek Picard, this time a lot faster. For my take on previous episodes and seasons of Star Trek Picard, go here. Warning: Spoilers below the cut!

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Star Trek Picard Gets “Two For One”

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Cora

Here is my take on the latest episode of Star Trek Picard. And yes, I know this is late, but I got nominated for a Hugo and then wrote a monster commentary post about the entire ballot. For my take … Continue reading →

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First Monday Free Fiction: Thirteen Minutes

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Cora

Welcome to the March 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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Love Through Space and Time 2022 – A Round-up of Indie Valentine’s Day Speculative Fiction

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Cora

Our monthly round-ups of new speculative fiction and new crime fiction releases by indie authors are a perennially popular feature. Therefore, we now offer you a round-up of our favourite Valentine’s Day science fiction, fantasy and horror by indie authors. … Continue reading →

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Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month for November 2021

Posted on November 30, 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 Speculative Fiction of the Month for September 2021

Posted on September 30, 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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A Mixed Bag: Some Comments on the 2021 Dragon Award Winners

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Cora

Dragon Con, a big media con in Atlanta, Georgia, is actually going ahead in person this year, though they require proof of vaccination and masks, much to the chagrin of the usual suspects. Therefore, the 2021 Dragon Awards had an … Continue reading →

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The 2021 Dragon Award Finalists Take Another Big Step Towards Mainstream Respectability

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Cora

As always in August, when you’re busy with other things, the finalists for the 2021 Dragon Awards, have been announced. The Dragon Awards are a fan award given out by Dragon Con, a massive SFF media con in Atlanta, Georgia. … Continue reading →

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Love Through Space and Time 2021 – A Round-up of Indie Valentine’s Day Speculative Fiction

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Cora

Our monthly round-ups of new speculative fiction and new crime fiction releases by indie authors are a perennially popular feature. Therefore, we now offer you a round-up of our favourite Valentine’s Day science fiction, fantasy and horror by indie authors. … Continue reading →

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