Tag Archives: 1960s

Cora Goes to the Virtual SpiralCon

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Cora

We are interrupting your regularly scheduled Hugo drama for a con announcement. There’ll be more of those in the days to come, because I’m planning to attend four cons – three physical and one virtual – over the next months … Continue reading →

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A Bouquet of Mixed Links and Two Estranged Brothers

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Cora

There will be more new posts here eventually, but I’m still very busy with work, estate stuff and a sick mother in hospital, so there’s not a lot of blogging right now. However, I got some new toys and have … Continue reading →

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Commercial Break

Posted on September 7, 2023 by Cora

Before we return to our regularly scheduled Foundation reviews, I have a few things to announce. For starters, I was over at Galactic Journey yesterday, talking about the heyday of science fiction dime novels and the first stirrings of the … Continue reading →

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A Link and Two Kickstarters Worth Your Attention

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Cora

I know I haven’t blogged a lot in recent weeks, but I’ve been very busy with work and family stuff. However, I have a couple of posts planned, including more Fanzine/Fancast and Non-Fiction Spotlights. And since I’ve had several new … Continue reading →

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Cora is Elsewhere on the Web Today

Posted on October 19, 2022 by Cora

The third local paper Kreiszeitung also reported about my Hugo win today. This article by Andreas Hapke focusses on the odyssey (chronicled here) that my poor Hugo trophy had to go through to reach me. And here is the article … Continue reading →

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A Trio of Links: Vintage Crime Fiction, 1960s Protests and New Sword and Sorcery

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Cora

The next Obi-Wan Kenobi and Star Trek reviews are coming, but first of all, here are some links to new work by me that may be found elsewhere: To begin with, issue 439 of the fanzine The Drink Tank has … Continue reading →

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A Trio of Links and News

Posted on May 27, 2022 by Cora

Here’s a brief link post, since I have a couple of things to announce: For starters, my latest article is now live on Galactic Journey. This one is about a forgotten tragedy from fifty-five years ago, a devastating fire at … Continue reading →

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Star Trek Picard Sings “Fly Me To the Moon”

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Cora

Here is my take on the latest episode of Star Trek Picard. And yes, I know this is late, but I have been tired and busy. My take on Moon Knight will probably come in the next few days. For … Continue reading →

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Non-Fiction Spotlight: Dangerous Visions and New Worlds: Radical Science Fiction 1950 to 1985, edited by Andrew Nette and Iain McIntyre

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Cora

The nominations for the 2022 Hugo Awards close tomorrow, so I have one last Non-Fiction Spotlights for 2021 for you. Though I will keep the project going and present SFF-related non-fiction books published in 2022, because after the Hugos is … Continue reading →

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Of Squeecore and Conan

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Cora

No, Conan has not been declared “squeecore” yet, though come to think of it, Conan the Cimmerian is a person from a marginalised background who rises to a high position, he’s something of a wish fulfillment character, there is banter … Continue reading →

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