Author Archives: Cora

Masters-of-the-Universe-Piece Theatre: “Consent Is Sexy, Harassment Stinks”

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Cora

The promised epic She-Ra Master-of-the-Universe-Piece Theatre photo story is coming, but in the meantime, here is another action figure photo story, inspired by the latest addition to my collection. The name “Masters-of-the-Universe-Piece Theatre” was coined by Kevin Beckett at the … Continue reading →

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First Monday Free Fiction: The Hidden Castle

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Cora

Welcome to the July 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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Masters-of-the-Universe-Piece Theatre: “The Rescue”

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Cora

If you missed my reading at the Space Cowboy Books Flash Science Fiction Night last Tueday, you now have the chance to listen to it again at the Space Cowboy Books YouTube Channel (with video) or at Bandcamp (audio only). … Continue reading →

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Indie Speculative Fiction of the Month for June 2022

Posted on June 30, 2022 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 Crime Fiction of the Month for June 2022

Posted on June 29, 2022 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 crime fiction by indie authors newly published this month, though some May books I missed … Continue reading →

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Deals with Sieges and Double-Crosses in Part V

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Cora

Here are my thoughts on the fifth episode of the Disney Plus Obi-Wan Kenobi series. For my thoughts on previous episodes, go here. Warning! Spoilers under the cut!

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Non-Fiction Spotlight: By Your Side: The First 100 Years of Yuri Anime and Manga by Erica Friedman

Posted on June 27, 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: “Siblings”

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Cora

The next Star Trek Strange New Worlds and Obi-Wan Kenobi reviews are coming, but I had another stressful day, relieved by the mailman (and it is a man) bringing me that elusive Masters of the Universe Origins Roboto figure, so … Continue reading →

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Goes On a Rescue Mission in Part IV

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Cora

Here are my thoughts on the fourth episode of the Disney Plus Obi-Wan Kenobi series. For my thoughts on previous episodes, go here. Warning! Spoilers under the cut!

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Masters-of-the-Universe-Piece Theatre: “Dinosaurs and Fists of Steel”

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Cora

The next Star Trek Strange New Worlds and Obi-Wan Kenobi reviews are coming, but I had a stressful day, somewhat relieved by the mail person bringing me toys, so here is another short Master-of-the-Universe-Piece Theatre photo story. The name “Masters-of-the-Universe-Piece … Continue reading →

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