Author Archives: Laer Carroll

About Laer Carroll

I am an aerospace software and systems engineer recently retired to become a professional writer. My genres include sci fi and fantasy, young adult, and technical books.

Two interesting FEM TV COMEDY SHOWS

Posted on August 14, 2017

I like books with women main characters more than those with men MCs. Not sure why. Neither of the likely reasons apply. I like being tall, big, male; I’ve no desire to change genders. I am also strictly straight; men’s … Continue reading →

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GIANT ROCKETS – a new generation

Posted on July 14, 2017

Space exploration and exploitation is now big business, no longer the private playpen of governments. As witness the several new launch vehicles being used and in the works, an example being the Falcon Heavy which SpaceX is expected to launch … Continue reading →

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New ERIC FLINT book available – The Alexander Inheritance

Posted on June 23, 2017

I’ve bought this. As I autobuy all of Eric Flint’s alt-history books. His first book was 1632, which has developed into an entire series of books. Lately he’s branched out into books based on the cosmic cataclysm at the root … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Netflix show STRANGER THINGS season 2 done & scheduled

Posted on June 14, 2017

Just saw a 45 minute video Netflix put out with the creators and cast of Stranger Things. I was excited to hear that season 2 has been completed and that the 9 episodes are scheduled for Halloween, October 31st It … Continue reading →

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WORLD’S LARGEST AIRCRAFT to launch spacecraft

Posted on June 6, 2017

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X-37B MINI SPACE SHUTTLE drone lands

Posted on June 2, 2017

This last May another X-37B mini spaceplane landed after almost two years in orbit. It did so under remote and mostly autopilot control. During the time in orbit it performed a number of experiments and jobs, some of them classified. … Continue reading →

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ALL SYSTEMS RED: great new SF by Martha Wells

Posted on May 11, 2017

In a far future Murderbot, its chosen name, is a robot with full AI: not only intelligence but also self-awareness and emotions. Its non-biological body is covered with a human body to ease working with humans and using their tools. … Continue reading →

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Kate Beckinsale’s UNDERWORLD: BLOOD WARS surprisingly watchable

Posted on April 26, 2017

I delayed watching Kate Beckinsale’s UNDERWORLD: BLOOD WARS till I could get it cheaply. I thought the series was played out and the latest episode might be barely watchable. I wasn’t willing to spend the time and money going to … Continue reading →

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I want what SEVEN OF NINE had!

Posted on April 13, 2017

Recently people have started having radio ID chips surgically implanted. Stupid. You have to undergo surgery, which is dangerous even at its most innocuous. To upgrade you need more surgery. To fix problems yet more surgery. Worst, you can be … Continue reading →

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SUPERHERO BELLE from Beauty and the Beast

Posted on March 12, 2017

I am eagerly awaiting the live action Beauty and the Beast this Friday, March 17th. Meanwhile, I revisited Disney’s 1991 animated version. It was even more magical than I remembered. I suggest you also watch it. It’s available from several … Continue reading →

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