Shilly Fixion

Some science-fiction / fantasy writers treat the imaginary worlds they’ve created with such in-depth seriousness that the average reader is tempted to give them a shake and yell: ‘I don’t care about the extended family history of the irrelevant side character on page 569 or about the logistical intricacies of interplanetary Nerf-herding, just get on with the story!’Others try to avoid accusations of purple-prose seriousness by making fun of themselves and their tales of the extraordinary.… Read the rest

The Agony of Choice: So Much of Everything, so Little Time…

I am a man who loves too much – a pop culture junkie always in search of my next fix. This generally comes in the form of a book, a movie, a CD, a television series or a videogame. Though this endless chase already takes up most of my time, with attempts at a social life crammed in, I am still aware that I am missing out on concerts, sports, theater, musea and countless interesting hobbies.… Read the rest

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