Amazon just made a list of 100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime. I went through the list and I had read 23 (I didn't count ones where I'd seen a film adaptation, which would have…
Maybe you know what space opera is, but in case you don't, I'm going to peel back the misconceptions. Space Opera is not what you think it is. First off, let's get this out of the way... There is very…
I hear the question come up every once in a while: "Can I write fantasy set in a sci-fi universe?" There seems to be some cognitive dissonance involved with the meeting of these two genres, and it comes down to…
Leonard Nimoy passed away on February 27th, 2015, at the age of 83. He was William Bell in the TV series Fringe, and appeared in Mission Impossible (TV version), Get Smart, and even an episode of The Twilight Zone (for…
Back in 1989, Back to the Future Part II came out in theaters. Unlike its retro predecessor, this movie looked ahead to the future, which arrived this past January 1st. (Yes, we now live in the future, in case smart…
This week in Sci-Fi Time Capsule, a poignant episode of Quantum Leap: "M.I.A," from the Season 2 finale (Episode 20). A lot of Sam Beckett's adventures involve deeply personal problems for the person he jumps into, but this time it hits…
The names make you nostalgic. The sight of one stirs dreams of adventure and excitement. Hearing someone talk about them makes you wish you could be a part of the crew, or better yet, have it to yourself, with your…
A lot of speculative fiction takes place in a futuristic setting. This brings up the issue of needing to create futuristic societies. There is no pre-existing future to base it on. Unlike historical fiction where you can take what is…
This is the star of a new feature, Sci-Fi Time Capsule, a look back at a classic sci-fi episode. I'll post Netflix links for anyone overcome by a bit of nostalgia who wants to go back and re-watch. There will…
