Review: Three Laws Lethal by David Walton
Three Laws Lethal shines in its exploration of the future consequences of incorporatng AI into our societies.
Comic Review: Star Trek / Doctor Who: Assimilation²
In Star Trek / Doctor Who: Assimilation Squared, we are treated with probably the most accurate comic representations of both TNG and Matt Smith era Doctor Who.
Big Brain Aliens
Look at the aliens from This Island Earth. If they are so smart, why are the denizens of Metaluna all such big headed pricks?
The Illustrated Dune (or, Why I Hate Sam Weber)
Frank Herbert's Dune has been a favorite subject for science fiction illustrators for years. Now Sam Weber is about to release a new illustrated edition.
Nebula Awards by the Numbers
Nebula Awards Weekend fast approaches. RK fills us in on some of the history of the awards.
Illustrating Barsoom
Barsoom. Sooner or later, every artist has to try their hand illustrating Burrough's tales
Art + Fandom ≠ Fan Art: Definitions
Before I get properly rolling with this blog, I thought it might be worth taking a moment to stake out the territory I plan...
The Metal Man by Jack Williamson
At the young age of 20, science fiction icon Jack Williamson wrote his first short story The Metal Man and welcomed readers to a new literary brilliance that would be enjoyed by generations to come. We take a look at this historic tale.
I Dreamed I Saw the Silver Spaceships
When people think about science fiction the first thing they usually visualize are spaceships (or green skinned women in shiny bikinis, but that may...
Books That Never Were – Farewell Atlantis
Taking a look at fiction within fiction: literary works that has appeared in books or movies, but never published in the real world.
Invasive Procedures (Not for the Squeamish)
It's cast iron stomach time as Mr. Jackson related a recent medical adventure to some SF scenes we'd probably like to forget.
Ken Kelly: An Artist I Can Trust
Ken Kelly: NOT a Frazetta wannabe, as Mr. Jackson is quick to point out
Crossplay and Gender-bending Cosplay
Crossplay: who says Captain America has to be a guy? Who says that only girls can dress up as Black Widow?
An Interview with Bestselling Author Ty Franck (James S.A. Corey)
Today we are lucky enough to host the critically acclaimed science fiction author Ty Franck. Ty writes as one half of the artificial construct...
The Art of the IAAA: David A. Hardy – The King...
Today we begin a new bi-weekly feature that introduces the art and history of the members of the International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA),...
Interview with Hall of Fame Author Kate Wilhelm
An interview with award winning author and leading lady of science fiction, Kate Wilhelm
The Visionary World of Paul Lehr
Lehr "dominated science fiction covers in the mid-1960s into the 1970s"
Interview with Award-Winning Author Lois McMaster Bujold
Today we are joined by legendary author Lois McMaster Bujold. Lois writes fantasy and science fiction that marches side by side with the greatest...
Characters: Faye Valentine From Cowboy Bebop
My last article talked about Spike from Cowboy Bebop. I decided to write this week's article on Bebop's other fan-favorite character, Faye Valentine.
Originally a...
Buck Rogers: The Way the Future Used to Be
For more than a century the name Buck Rogers has been synonymous with science fiction.
What the %&*# is Perry Rhodan?
Perry Rhodan is a weekly German science fiction pulp magazine series that has run uninterrupted since 1961. That translates into over two thousand five hundred issues released so far not counting reprints, books and spinoffs. Lets let that sink in for a moment.
‘If I Forget Thee, Oh Earth…’ by Arthur C. Clarke
Arthur C. Clarke’s short story ‘If I Forget Thee Oh Earth…’ isn’t just about doomsday. It is a lesson in the art of writing good science fiction.
Interview with SFWA Grand Master Michael Moorcock
Interview with Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) Grand Master Michael Moorcock who helped shape the Science Fiction industry.
Judging Book Covers: Have Spacesuit – Will Travel
A gallery of illustrations for Heinlein's Have Space Suit - Will Travel, (Soon to be a major motion picture?)
Crossroads: Science Fiction Romance – A Niche Before Its Time?
Last week, we talked about paranormal romance and the ways in which it uses longstanding cultural archetypes (vampires, werewolves, etc.) to explore power, sexuality,...
Interview with Award-Winning Author C. J. Cherryh
Interview with C. J. Cherryh about her writing, universes, and inspiration.
Final Results for 2016 Galaxy Award and Chinese Nebula Award
A report on the winners of the Chinese Galaxy and Chinese Nebula Awards.