Author Archives: Michael
For mine is a Pickle tale …
You — yes, you — can encourage an aspiring podcaster! Namely, me.
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The Soul of the 7th Son: Beth
[Continued from Part Aleph. You can find the podcast thriller 7th Son, read by author J. C. Hutchins, at www.jchutchins.net and Podiobooks.com — and I can assure you that it moves a heckuva lot faster than what you'll read below. … Continue reading
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One universe. One GL Corps. One ethics? One could wish.
How entertainment doth mirror society! Or, The future isn’t what it used to be. Or, It’s amazing how the aliens we’ve never met have changed over the last half-century. This past Sunday, The Sci Phi Show featured an interview with … Continue reading
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The advantage of podcast radio: Freberg’s dream lives!
“Anybody here remember radio?” That was the question satirist Stan Freberg asked the audience in an auditorium one night in 1966.
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The Soul of the 7th Son: Aleph
If you want to see a good example of an SFF novel that slips in philosophical issues without whacking you upside the head with them, check out 7th Son, by J.C. Hutchins.
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Moving is such an enjoyable task … NOT
As you can see, this site has not only a new location but a new look.
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Hello to a colleague
I said at the outset that I wanted to consider some theological themes as they relate to current science fiction and fantasy. Well, it turns out someone beat me to it. Please check out Jason Rennie’s excellent podcast The Sci … Continue reading
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How appropriate is our national anthem?
Occasionally we hear the complaint that “The Star-Spangled Banner” is an inappropriate national anthem for the USA. During the ’60s I heard it especially, most likely because war wasn’t, um, a hugely popular concept at the time. Francis Scott Key’s … Continue reading
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He is risen
He is risen indeed!” And you can bet the farm on it. In fact, you already have. But is your money on “True” or “False”?
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My word, someone liked it
“One Drink Before You Go” just received a Fictionwise Recommendation: Michael Spence’s “One Drink Before You Go” is an ancient tale as current in appeal as it is age-old. Another gem from Marion Zimmer Bradley’s Fantasy Worlds.” — Eugen Bacon, … Continue reading
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