EPIC 2014 – Ten Years Later
While poking about on the Internet, as one often does, I stumbled upon something I hadn’t seen in years. In this particular case, it was an interesting video I hadn’t seen in almost a decade, having...
View ArticlePicking up Plans in Palma by Matthew W. Quinn
I’ve reviewed a number of author and fellow blogger Matthew Quinn’s stories in the past, and for those of you who, like myself, have developed a taste for his tales, it’s going to be an exciting few...
View ArticleGuest Post: Religion and Freedom of Choice in the Afrikanerverse by Matthew...
I’ve talked about Matthew W. Quinn and his many magnificent works before, but for all of you today, we have the pleasure of letting Quinn explain some of the inner workings of one of his works. Given...
View ArticleThe Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn
It’s been a little over a year since Disney bought Lucasfilm, finally getting Star Wars out of Fatbeard’s grubby clutches, and breathing new life into the beloved space opera series by announcing their...
View ArticleFlashing Steel, Flashing Fire by Matthew W. Quinn
I’m sure by now that Matthew W. Quinn needs no introduction to my more faithful readers, given the many times I’ve discussed and recommended his work before. For those of you who do however, or for...
View ArticleThe Journeyman by Michael Flynn
I may have mentioned before that I am a devoted reader of Analog Science Fiction and Fact, and in my time reading the magazine, one of the many great short stories that stuck with me was one published...
View ArticleInterview with James O’Barr, creator of The Crow
My more faithful readers might have noticed that I may be a bit of a fan of The Crow, be it the movie, or the multitude of comics spun off from the original graphic novel. So it’s with great pleasure...
View ArticleA Kind of Magic tackles some of Harry Potter’s biggest flaws
Despite the Harry Potter series being a beloved, best-selling fantasy series that has made an immeasurable impact on both speculative fiction and the lives of countless readers, I’ve always had some...
View ArticleThe Eye of Argon
Have you ever picked up a book, browsed a few pages, and thought to yourself that this has to be one of the worst things ever published? While popular examples that come to mind can range from The Da...
View ArticleSir Terry Pratchett, creator of Discworld, dead at 66
Today, speculative fiction has lost another giant, as Sir Terry Pratchett has died after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s, at the age of 66. A prolific author and satirist, known and beloved for his...
View ArticleRavenCon 2015
Its once more that time of year, when Richmond’s local sci-fi/fantasy/horror convention, RavenCon takes roost for the weekend, once again bringing several big name authors and industry bigwigs, along...
View ArticleThe Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski
Today, one of 2015’s most anticipated video games, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, hits store shelves, and while no doubt as fantastic as the last two games in the series, it is not any of The Witcher video...
View ArticleTor is shutting the door to unsolicited submissions
Korsgaard's Commentary Korsgaard's Commentary - From pop culture to popular opinion, and my life to the world at large Looks like the marketplace for original short science fiction just got a little...
View ArticleThe Last Magazine by Michael Hastings
Korsgaard's Commentary Korsgaard's Commentary - From pop culture to popular opinion, and my life to the world at large I’ll say this much for the blizzard that has left me more or less trapped in my...
View ArticleMystiCon 2016
Korsgaard's Commentary Korsgaard's Commentary - From pop culture to popular opinion, and my life to the world at large After having made a small splash at my first MystiCon last year, to say nothing of...
View ArticleA Long Time Until Now by Michael Z. Williamson
Korsgaard's Commentary Korsgaard's Commentary - From pop culture to popular opinion, and my life to the world at large One of the little things I love about traveling is that it gives me time to catch...
View ArticleI will be a guest at RavenCon 2017
Korsgaard's Commentary Korsgaard's Commentary - From pop culture to popular opinion, and my life to the world at large So, once again, as I have the last few years, I’ll be spending the last weekend in...
View ArticleThrawn by Timothy Zahn
Korsgaard's Commentary Korsgaard's Commentary - From pop culture to popular opinion, and my life to the world at large While I’ve been thrilled with the way Disney has been handling Star Wars since...
View ArticlePsi Mechs Inc. by Eric S. Brown
Korsgaard's Commentary Korsgaard's Commentary - From pop culture to popular opinion, and my life to the world at large One of the highest praises I can offer Eric S. Brown is that his work almost...
View ArticleFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Movie Review
Korsgaard's Commentary Korsgaard's Commentary - From pop culture to popular opinion, and my life to the world at large Look, I will be blunt folks, I was never onboard the Wizarding World of Harry...
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