Category Archives: reading

Elliott, Emshwiller, Eskridge

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Erin

Spirit Gate by Kate Elliott Elliott is another author who is amazing in her world-building. She makes it real, from her description of the giant eagles (about as intelligent as a pig — in other words, smart enough to respond … Continue reading →

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de Bodard, de Pierres, Duane

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Erin

“The Jaguar House, in Shadow” by Aliette de Bodard This novelette is set in Greater Mexica (as is her novel, Servant of the Underworld, which I’ve just started reading and am enjoying very much — although it’s a different continuity). … Continue reading →

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There’s no place like . . .

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Erin

We’ve been traveling a fair bit recently, and — having a modern minivan — we’ve played DVDs for the kids in the back. Sometimes, we make them use headphones; Looney Toons are fun, but “The Rabbit of Seville” loses a … Continue reading →

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Casil, Cherryh, Clough

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Erin

“Perfect Stranger” by Amy Sterling Casil (in Rocket Boy and the Geek Girls) We all have hopes, dreams, and expectations when it comes to our children. Some people will go farther than others to fulfill them. In this story, Casil … Continue reading →

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Bear, Bernobich, Bradford, Butler

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Erin

Carnival by Elizabeth Bear You’re going to think I have a soft spot for espionage, double agents, and excellent science fiction. . . . You’d be right. Michelangelo and Vincent (have to love the names!) are working for the Coalition. … Continue reading →

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Anderson, Arnason, Asaro, Ash

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Erin

Today begins the A to Z series that I’ll be posting on Wednesdays for the rest of this year. Each post will discuss 3 to 4 women authors of science fiction and fantasy; there are many whom I’m leaving out … Continue reading →

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What’s on my nightstand?

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Erin

I was going to start this post with a picture of my nightstand and intersperse it with other shots of reading material around the house. I even dusted my nightstand before taking pictures! However, there have been yet more computer … Continue reading →

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X is for xenophilia

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Erin

Love of the other. That’s why I read and write science fiction and fantasy — whether the other is an alternate version of our own world, a might-have-been, a might-yet-be, or someplace so fantastic a human could never survive. Other … Continue reading →

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second chances

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Erin

I know, it’s Thursday, I’m supposed to be posting a review. I thought about posting about No Ordinary Family and its similarities and differences to The Incredibles, and why the tensions and conflicts — internal and external — make it … Continue reading →

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requisite banned books week post

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Erin

In honor of Banned Books Week, I present two lists (limited to ten representative books each): banned and challenged books I enjoyed, and banned and challenged books that I found boring — certainly not worth getting worked up over. The … Continue reading →

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