Monthly Archives: February 2019

Some Reactions to the 2018 Nebula Award Finalists

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Cora

Now that about a week has passed since the 2018 Nebula Award finalists have been announced, more reaction posts are coming in. I’ve already linked to some of those as ETAs in my previous Nebula post, but I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month for February 2019

Posted on February 28, 2019 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 2019

Posted on February 27, 2019 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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Some Comments on the 2019 Academy Award Winners

Posted on February 26, 2019 by Cora

So the winners of the 2019 Academy Awards were announced last night with the usual pomp and circumstance and gorgeous gowns, but without the usual host, since the guy they picked disqualified himself due to homophobic remarks and bad behaviour. … Continue reading →

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Introducing Thurvok and the Return of Richard Blakemore

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Cora

Yes, this is a new release post, though one with a little difference. Because I’m not just announcing my own new release (okay, so I am), but that of Richard Blakemore. Those of you who’ve been following my writing will … Continue reading →

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Star Trek Discovery delivers a Saru centric episode with “The Sound of Thunder”

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Cora

For the second time in season 2, Star Trek Discovery focusses on fan favourite character Saru. But while the last Saru centric episode was a triumph, this one was much less so. For my comments on previous episodes of Star … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on the 2018 Nebula Award Finalists

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Cora

The finalists for the 2018 Nebula Awards have been announced today, as have the finalists for the 2018 Aurealis Award and the finalists for the 2018 BSFA Awards were announced a few days ago. If you want to read the … Continue reading →

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Spock is still missing, but Star Trek Discovery offers the return of other familiar faces in “Saints of Imperfection”

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Cora

Nomen certainly est omen with the latest episode of Star Trek Discovery, because “Saints of Imperfection” very much highlights the many flaws of the show, all of them carry overs from the mess that was season 1. Furthermore, season 2 … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 14, 2019 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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Love and Crime – A Round-up of Indie Valentine’s Day Mysteries and Crime Fiction

Posted on February 13, 2019 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 mysteries by indie and small press authors. The … Continue reading →

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