A story that grabbed me
15 May 2024

A story that grabbed me

by | posted in: On writing, Reviews | 2

The book “Hope’s Folly” by Linnea Sinclair, is a science fiction love story set against a backdrop of political upheaval and looming war. The narrative follows Admiral Philip Guthrie, a rebel trying to oppose the tyrannical Tage while dealing with personal and physical challenges, including a romance with assassin-turned-rebel Rya Bennton. The story combines intense character development, political intrigue, and subtle humor, enhanced by realistic sensory details and rich secondary characters.

Star Wars ISD – a good design, or not so hot?
2 Mar 2013

Star Wars ISD – a good design, or not so hot?

by | posted in: Science fiction | 12

Oh, man. The majestic Imperial Star Destroyer.  I’ve said before it was one of the reasons I fell in love with Star Wars. Here it is in all its glory. Bristling with weapons, a space-going aircraft carrier cum assault ship. … Continued

Humans are such fragile entities
27 Oct 2012

Humans are such fragile entities

by | posted in: Science fact, Science fiction | 12

The more I read about the strangeness of our universe, the more I wonder if we, humanity, will ever colonise other planets. There’s not much chance we’ll settle on a diamond planet and I have to wonder how we’d go … Continued

Star Wars Obsession
14 Oct 2011

Star Wars Obsession

by | posted in: Life and things, Science fiction | 2

Reading somebody’s blog recently I was reminded about my own obsession with the Star Wars universe early in the life of the series. SW and The Empire Strikes Back didn’t have the benefit of digital enhancement. The special effects guys … Continued

Spaceships are sexy!
1 Oct 2011

Spaceships are sexy!

by | posted in: Science fiction | 0

Just lately I’ve been asked questions along the lines of ‘what first attracted you to science fiction?’ I could always come out with sober answers about science and the future, Asimov, Arthur C Clarke yadayadayada. But the moment I fell … Continued