Reality and Science Fantasy: How Our World Shapes Theirs

On Monday, during my Science Fiction and Fantasy Literature class, my professor was discussing the way that social context is important to understanding the context of a novel, particularly in science fiction and fantasy literature.  In particular, he was discussing the difference between the games in Ender’s Game and the games in the Harry Potter [...]

The Game Plan

Here’s the game plan for August. Finish up the entry for L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future contest. Apparently, this is a very important Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror genre competition. Hey, sounds good to me. Turn in my job application to Barnes & Noble. Still haven’t done that. I need a job so I can save up [...]

Ah!

My favorite author just released the covers for two new editions of her books (one upcoming release, plus its prequel) on her blog. My faithful readers (who am I kidding?  Faithful READER) will remember my last post about Tamora Pierce’s blog.  The covers are for Beka Cooper: Terrier, and Beka Cooper: Bloodhound.  Check out the [...]