Tag Archives: Sci-Fi
Atypical Tales Goes Live
I am very excited to announce that today is the official launch of a new project that I’ve been working on for a while now… Atypical Tales. Atypical is a new website for movie reviews of science fiction, fantasy, and supernatural films, as well as previews, commentary, and features on upcoming filmmakers who post their work to YouTube and Vimeo. … 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
Costumes at the New Orleans Comic Convention
New Orleans showed its love for comic books and geek culture at today’s Wizard World New Orleans Comic Convention. Fans packed the floors to see TV and movie stars from sci-fi shows like Buffy, Star Wars, Batman, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and more. Several comic book artists and writers were also signing and selling their materials. One of the most … Continue reading
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She wasn’t surprised when City Hall erupted into flames. Sure, the act of destruction itself was appalling, and her fear was palpable. But an injured woman had told Beth that the annihilators would come. The notion had seemed preposterous earlier, but the overwhelming heat of the blaze made it real. Perhaps a dozen men and women strode through the small … 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 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
