Category Archives: Sci-Fi
Reasonably Priced Comics Anthology #2
Before jumping into the reviews of the individual stories, let me quickly say that the cover art is absolutely incredible. I’ve been paying close attention to artist Ionic’s cover work, and I can’t get enough of it. Continue reading
Source Code Opens April 1st
Source Code, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Monaghan, opens this Friday, April 1st. I could try to explain the plot to you, but you’ll need to see the video trailer for this one. Ok, so this guy thinks he can actually change the past through a fancy computer program? From the trailer, it seems as if he isn’t actually going … Continue reading
Going to See a Road-Trippin’ Alien Named Paul
The movie Paul seems like it’s been getting some good reviews from critics so far, and it looks like it could be a ton of fun for a geek like me. With sci-fi usually attempting a serious, dreary tone, it’s exciting to see something as whimsical as Paul, yet with adult comedy rather than the sitcom-friendly humor of shows like … Continue reading
Two Sci-Fi Webcomics You Should Check Out
Skipjack Skipjack is a webcomic / comic book that I found at the recent New Orleans Comic Con. Written by Ryan Christopher Lord and drawn by John Stephen Lord, Skipjack is the story of a human crew of pirates in space. No, not “of the Caribbean” type, but the type that is only a step removed from Han Solo in … Continue reading
Websites for the Sci-Fi / Fantasy Writer
In my effort to be more “online social” in the course of the next year, I came across a couple of interesting websites. One site provides a service that any writer holds invaluable: someone to actually read and critique your stories. The other site provides an interesting little online application for all of you visual thinkers out there. Critters.org – … Continue reading
Executive Decision
An executive on the run from the law has to make some new friends if she is going to avoid the authorities. Sci-Fi Corporate Crime. With their pulses pounding in their ears, Madeleine and the stranger ran. They were ill prepared for a sport of such vigor, but the threat of pursuit overrode their former agendas. The business woman and … Continue reading
Indebted (Part 2)
*Please see Part 1 to get the full story so far. In summary, Steve has been ripped out of his normal life and recruited to fight untrained in a battle for the city of Charlotte, NC. Steve smiled meekly, “As long as there’s no pressure…” He wiped his sweaty hands on his pants legs, “So, when do I train?” The … Continue reading
Indebted (Part 1)
Steve Murphy was truly a product of the corporate world. His dark blue suit was fresh from the dry-cleaners. His deep brown leather shoes were polished, and his new gold watch sparkled in the morning sunlight. His smooth leather belt kept his slightly sagging belly in place. Steve had more than just the look, though. He had a sharp eye … Continue reading
