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Science Fiction Times
http://sciencefictiontimes.blogspot.com/
A site where I can post reviews and commentaries about all forms of science fiction and fantasy (including novels, short fiction, television shows, movies, and comic books). My favorites range from the classic authors I grew up reading (Asimov, Zelazny, Silverberg, etc) through today's popular writers (Alastair Reynolds, Jack McDevitt). Among the television shows I review are Doctor Who, Star Trek, and others.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 235 )
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Happy Birthday, Isaak Yudovich Ozimov
Way back on January 2nd, 1920 one of my all time favorite writers was born in Russia. Isaak Yudovich Ozimov's name was changed to Isaac Asimov when his family... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2015 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
Deal Me in Short Story Challenge
For the short story challenge, I am assigning a different writer to each of the suits of the deck.Hearts-Isaac AsimovA-The Callistan Menace2-Ring Around the... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
Favorites of 2014
As a tribute to the Visions of Paradise blog, I decided to start doing a year end review posting.2014 saw the sixth anniversary for the blog. Read more
Posted on 30 December 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
The Official 2015 TBR Pile Challenge
1. Hard to be a God by Arkady Boris Strugatsky2. The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester3. Who? by Algis Budrys4. The Gods Themselves by Isaac Asimov5. If the... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
Worlds
Author: Joe HaldemanFirst Publication: 1981, reprinted 2014Publisher: Open RoadSource: NetGalleyCover #1: ???Cover #2: Peter A. Read more
Posted on 27 December 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
Man in a Cage
Author: Brian StablefordFirst Publication: 1975, reprinted 2014Publisher: Open Road MediaSource: NetGalleyThe 2015 Sci-Fi ExperienceHarker Lee is known as a... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
"Friedrich the Snowman" by Lewis Shiner
First Publication: Tor.com, December 2013Cover Artist: Ross MacDonaldI remember fondly watching “Frosty the Snowman” on the television each holiday season. Lewi... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
Hull Zero Three
Author: Greg BearFirst Publication: November 2010Publisher: OrbitSource: LibraryCover: ShutterstockThe 2015 Sci-Fi ExperienceThe holidays tend to make me... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
"Saboteur" by Ken Liu
First Publication: Analog, December 2014Cover Art: ShutterstockMemories flooded back as I was reminded of watching “The Twilight Zone” while reading this story. Read more
Posted on 23 November 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
"All Too Human" by Paul Carlson
First Publication: Analog, December 2014Cover Art: Shutterstock“All Too Human” belongs to a sub-genre created by Philip K. Dick. For lack of a better term, I... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
"Merlin's Gun" by Alastair Reynolds
First Publication: Asimov's Science Fiction, May 2000Cover Artist: Mark GarlickAfter I read this story, I discovered that two other stories take place before it. Read more
Posted on 16 November 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
"The Game of Blood and Dust" by Roger Zelazny
First Publication: Galaxy, April 1975Cover Artist: Jack Gaughan I remember reading this in Galaxy Science Fiction Magazine when it originally was published. Read more
Posted on 13 November 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
Doctor Who Series 8 Wrap Up
Episode 5: “Time Heist”A classic bank caper with a twist. The Doctor, Clara and others wake up in a chamber suffering from memory loss. Read more
Posted on 11 November 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
"Our New Overlords" by Jerry Oltion
First Publication: Analog, May 2014Cover Artist: Vincent Di FateThe author must have had a lot of fun writing this short story. An alien race lands on the moon. Read more
Posted on 09 November 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
"Old Paint" by Megan Lindholm
First Publication: Asimov's Science Fiction, July 2012Cover Artist: Tomislav Tikulin“Old Paint” shows what happens in the future when cars become more... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
"Donner Summit" by Harry Turtledove
First Publication: Analog, July/August 2012Cover Artist: Vincent Di Fate“Donner Summit” is a “Probability Zero” story from Analog. It is a first contact story... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
A Dark Traveling
Author: Roger ZelaznyFirst Publication: April 1987Publisher: Walker Co.Source: Used book storeCover #1: Pete LyonCover #2: Lebbeus WoodRoger Zelazny is one of... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
A Night in Lonesome October
Author: Roger ZelaznyFirst Publication: 1993Reissue: October 2014Publisher: Chicago Review PressSource: Publisher in exchange for a honest review.Read for the... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
Willful Child
Author: Steven EriksonFirst Publication: November 2014Source: NetGalleySteven Erickson has made a name for himself in the fantasy field in recent years with... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO -
Doctor Who Time Trips: A Handful of Stardust
Author: Jake ArnottFirst Publication: 2014Source: NetGalleySummary: The TARDIS is diverted to England in 1572, and the Sixth Doctor and Peri meet John Dee –... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2014 BOOKS, TV & VIDEO