Tag Archives: fantasy

THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY quirky superhero series

Posted on August 22, 2019 by

Last week I came across an announcement that Season 2 of the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy has been renewed. This jogged a vague memory of an announcement some time back of the superhero series. It’s a Netflix production and … Continue reading →

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Another winner from LOIS MCMASTER BUJOLD

Posted on August 6, 2019 by

I always buy anything by Lois McMaster Bujold. I know from past experience that no matter what genre her story is it will be engrossing, touching, fun and funny, rarely sad. Written with economical but not spare grace. Just such … Continue reading →

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How BLACK WIDOW could come back

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

At the end of the last Avengers movie several of the Avengers have disappeared, retired, or SEEM to be dead. Among them is Natasha Romanoff: the Black Widow, played by Scarlett Johansson. But in the comics and movies based on … Continue reading →

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GREAT FANTASY NOVEL discovered

Posted on June 23, 2019 by

Just when I’ve almost despaired of finding a new favorite SF/F writer I stumble across one. Her name is Emily Croy Barker. The book which introduced me to her is The Thinking Woman’s Guide to Real Magic. It’s available from … Continue reading →

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A DAY IN THE OUTBACK – Elfhome short story

Posted on December 10, 2017 by

The terrific Elfhome series by Wen Spencer is one of my favorites. Each book actually improves on re-reading. Click on a book cover to read its first few chapters & to buy the book. Below is a short story I … Continue reading →

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NINA KIRIKI HOFFMAN duology – terrific

Posted on January 13, 2016 by

One of the brightest stylists of fantasy fiction is Nina Kiriki Hoffman. Her characters are compelling, her stories engaging. She is definitely an author whose books you want to keep alert for when you go to the book store. I’ve … Continue reading →

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REAL GENIUSES: What are they Like?

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

Science fiction writers often write about geniuses and other very bright people.  If you’re satisfied with all the stereotypes about them, read no more. But if you’d like to know what they are REALLY like, go to this newly posted … Continue reading →

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