When you’re writing a novel you’re working at the most extreme limit of your capabilities. What you’re doing is beyond logic, so far out at the limits of what you can do that there’s no hope of your having a short and manageable simulation of the process by which to figure out what you’re [...]
Tag Archives: scifi
So long, and thanks for all the Stargate
SCI FI Channel confirmed that it will not renew its record-breaking original series Stargate SG-1 for another season, but will pick up its spinoff series Stargate Atlantis for a fourth year. SG-1 aired its 200th episode on Aug. 18, and the SF series is the longest-running SF show on American television. Source: SCI FI Wire [...]
Podcasts I like lately
While being crazy busy, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying these podcasts: Ancestor by Scott Sigler. “On a remote island in Lake Superior, scientists struggle to solve the problem of xenotransplantation — using animal tissue to replace failing human organs. By getting back to the root of our creation, biotech firm Genada hopes to create an animal with human [...]
Books I’ve read lately
Radio silence around here again. Been quite busy since Christmas, long hours at work and long hours at home. But, somehow, I’ve still managed to plow a decent path through the pile of books left for me under the tree. So, I figure this might be a good time to mention them: Burn, [...]
Spaceship Radio is nifty
Remember when I wrote that I wanted to do a podcast of old time radio scifi? Well, I’ve been beaten to the punch by Andy Doan of Spaceship Radio. Hooray—he’s doing a briliant job, so I don’t have to! Now, if I can just find the spare time, I might work on [...]
Serenity is a Big Damn Roller Coaster
I’ve just finally seen Serenity. So, if you’re concerned about spoilers, bugger off now—if you cared about spoilers, you should’ve already seen the big damn movie. Some quick, fully spoiled thoughts: I’m fairly certain it was the best science fiction movie I’ve seen in about 10-15 years. I’m only just about to turn [...]
Threshold, the sci-fi with 5 blades?
I’m starting to get into CBS’ Threshold tonight, having gotten 4 episodes of it. Seems like network TV goes through sci-fi cycles, and this must be the latest. This particular show looks like it might shape up to be combination sci-fi slasher and forensic drama. But, still, I find myself comparing it [...]



