Ever read a short story that sticks with you long after you finish reading it? And it only took a few minutes to read? That's how I felt reading this story. Robot Dreams by Isaac Asimov. One of the blueprints for robot stories in Golden Age science fiction. Let's get into the review. A very … Continue reading Robot Dreams Short Story Review
To date, I've read Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, and several of his short stories. But I hadn't yet read Something Wicked This Way Comes, which delves more into fantasy and horror than science fiction. I figured there was no time like the present, and let me tell you, I have so much … Continue reading Something Wicked This Way Comes Review
As I continue trekking through my science fiction and fantasy TBR, lo and behold, the next book on my list was Philip José Farmer's Hugo-award-winning novel To Your Scattered Bodies Go. Having no idea what it was about, I was excited to get into it. Published in 1971, the book won the Hugo Award in … Continue reading To Your Scattered Bodies Go Review
In the spirit of reading more epic fantasy books, I've racked up a bunch of them on my TBR list. The more I put on my lists, the more I realize that it's time for another SF/F TBR post! Check out the list below! Also, check out my previous post about the longest epic fantasy … Continue reading Epic Fantasy Books on My TBR
Last week, I mentioned slow beginnings and how editors are quick to send rejections if a story has one. These beginnings keep readers from exploring the setting, character, and conflict you want to show them. You know, the actual story! But how do you avoid them and start a story off right? Read below to … Continue reading Slow Beginnings in SF/F Short Stories
So here I was. All prepared to create another post, when lo and behold! I became ill. Besides generally not wanting to do anything (and needing the rest anyway), I thought this week would be the perfect opportunity to list some tips for writing when you're battling illness. This will definitely be a short post … Continue reading Battling Illness as A Speculative Writer
Reading is just as important to a writer as writing is. Without reading, writers lose valuable opportunities to improve their craft, learn from the best, and enjoy immersive worlds. But sometimes it's difficult to read more, not just as a hobby, but as a writer. What does it mean to read as a writer? It … Continue reading 3 Ways to Read More as A SF/F Writer
Welcome back to another SF/F TBR post, or TBR Tuesday as I started calling them. The other day, I went to one of my favorite second-hand books stores in town, and I discovered a bunch of older science fiction books, or "Golden Age" sci-fi, that I had either never heard of or have been meaning … Continue reading Golden Age Sci-fi on My TBR
Welcome back to another TBR post, Books with Dragons edition! This week, I thought I would talk about books that I have been meaning to read that have dragons in them or are centered around dragons. At this point, I haven't read too many of them, but I remember reading Christopher Paolini's Eragon when I … Continue reading Books with Dragons #TBRTuesday
Hello, everyone! As the holidays approach, I have a little less time to write blog posts than I usually do. So I thought I would create a roundup post for #Scifimonth since I didn't do that at the end of November. If you aren't aware, Sci-fi Month is an event that I and several other … Continue reading Sci-fi Month Post Roundup
