Tag Archives: cartoons

Some Thoughts on the Hugo Award Finalists, Part I: The 1944 Retro Hugo Awards

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Cora

So the finalists for the 2019 Hugo Awards and the 1944 Retro Hugo Awards were announced today. This time, the announcement manages not to coincide with any major holidays of any world religion, though personally I really prefer it, when … Continue reading →

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New Story Available: Blasters of Forever

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Cora

It’s time for another new release announcement. While the last new release announcements were all parts of existing series, this story is a true standalone. It’s also something for those of my readers who enjoy the lighter and funnier side … Continue reading →

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Gone Girl, femme fatales and fear of women

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Cora

Last week, I thought I was the only person in the world who found the success of Gone Girl, both as a novel and a film, troubling. But it seems I’m not the only person who dislikes Gone Girl after … Continue reading →

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Matchday Linkdump

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Cora

I actually did watch tonight’s Germany vs. Ghana World Cup match – the interesting part of it at any rate. I missed the first twenty minutes or so. Afterwards, I watched Fantasia, which just happened to be on TV tonight. … Continue reading →

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Links for a Snow Day

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Cora

First of all, I added a few new haiku to The Haiku Zone in the top left corner of the page. There are now 23 rotating haiku featured. Meanwhile, I’ve also got a bunch of links to share: The Golden … Continue reading →

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At last, Barnes & Noble… and some other links

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Cora

The biggest news of the day (well, for me at any rate) is that my e-books are now finally available at Barnes & Noble. You can find the full list here – individual links will also be added to the … Continue reading →

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New Story Available: Cartoony Justice

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Cora

As the post title indicates, I have a new story available. This one is called Cartoony Justice and it’s very dear to my heart. As you can tell by the cover, Cartoony Justice is something of a departure from my … Continue reading →

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Birthday Linkdump

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Cora

Yesterday was my birthday. I didn’t really celebrate a whole lot, since I had school until the afternoon, though I did buy some rhubarb cake for my parents and myself at the bakery next to the school. I also got … Continue reading →

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Relationships and gender roles in Twilight, The Hunger Games, Buffy… and Scooby-Doo?

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Cora

I’ve got lots of delicious links today, focusing on gender roles, relationships and the portrayal of young women in various pop culture franchises: Send to Kindle

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The link between the Occupy movement and V for Vendetta or Downton Abbey respectively – and some other stuff

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Cora

I have come across a lot of interesting links of late, so here is a linkdump: Send to Kindle

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