Tag Archives: science fiction

The Book of Boba Fett moves over for “The Return of the Mandalorian”

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Cora

I guess I am doing episode by episode reviews of The Book of Boba Fett now, so here is my take on episode 5, “The Return of the Mandalorian”. Reviews of previous episodes may be found here. Warning: Spoilers behind … Continue reading →

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Fancast Spotlight: GeekShock

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Cora

Nominations for the 2022 Hugo Awards are open, so I will be continuing the Fanzine and Fancast Spotlights. For more about the Fanzine/Fancast Spotlight project, go here. You can also check out the other great fanzines and fancasts featured by … Continue reading →

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More on the Squeecore Debate

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Cora

The so-called “squeecore” debate is still raging and I’ve linked to various entries, responses and comments as ETAs in my other post. However, I think this point deserves a separate post, for Camestros Felapton links to a discussion on Reddit … Continue reading →

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Science Fiction Is Never Evenly Distributed

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Cora

Camestros Felapton has an interesting post on his blog asking if there is a currently dominant mode of speculative fiction. Camestros’ post is a response to two episodes of the Rite Gud podcast, namely this one where host Raquel S. … Continue reading →

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A handy guide to all SFF-related posts and works of 2021

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Cora

I never felt particularly comfortable with eligibility posts, but I posted such an overview for the first time in 2016, when someone added my name to the Hugo Nominations Wiki. Eventually, it paid off, because I was a Hugo finalist … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on the 2021 Hugo Award Winners and the Ceremony in general

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Cora

The latest Star Trek Discovery and Hawkeye reviews is coming, but for now, let’s talk about the 2021 Hugo Award winners. I’d hoped to get this post up a few days ago, but I was busy, so it’s a few … Continue reading →

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Fancast Spotlight: The Book Wormhole

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Cora

Today, I have another Fancast Spotlight for you. For more about the Fanzine/Fancast Spotlight project, go here. You can also check out the other great fanzines and fancasts featured by clicking here. And so I’m pleased to feature the delightfully … Continue reading →

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Fancast Spotlight: Seldon Crisis

Posted on November 4, 2021 by Cora

The Fancast Spotlights are coming thick and fast these day, cause here is the next entry in the Fancast Spotlight project. For more about the Fanzine/Fancast Spotlight project, go here. You can also check out the other great fanzines and … 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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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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