If you haven’t checked out my book blog yet, go give it a look! The latest post has more of my thoughts on Zelazny’s excellent Chronicles of Amber series, and short vs. long fantasy in general.
Author: Joe Vasicek
Joe Vasicek is the author of more than twenty science fiction books, including the Star Wanderers and Sons of the Starfarers series. As a young man, he studied Arabic and traveled across the Middle East and the Caucasus. He claims Utah as his home.
1001 Parsecs Books: The Guns of Avalon by Roger Zelazny
My further thoughts on Roger Zelazny and the Chronicles of Amber. Check it out on my book blog!
Amazing shot of a comet
Saw this, had to share it. The way that tail billows out of the nucleus like some sort of celestial contrail is truly breathtaking. Apparently this comet will be visible with the naked eye during the upcoming solar eclipse!
How I would vote now: 2021 Hugo Award (Best Novel)
The Nominees Piranesi by Susanna Clarke The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin The Relentless Moon by Mary Robinette Kowal Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse Network Effect by Martha Wells The Actual Results How I Would Have Voted Explanation Network Effect was pretty good. In fact, it’s my favorite… Continue reading How I would vote now: 2021 Hugo Award (Best Novel)
1001 Parsecs Books: Putting the Fact in Fantasy by Dan Koboldt, ed.
I read a lot of writing books, and this was one I really enjoyed. Go check it out on my writing blog!
WIP Excerpt: Captive of the Falconstar, Chapter 5 (AI generated)
I’ve been experimenting a lot with AI-assisted writing, and I think I’m starting to produce some decently good work with it. Of course, in six months I’ll probably look back on what I’m producing now and feel utterly embarrassed by how bad it is, but still, it’s measurably better than the stuff I was producing… Continue reading WIP Excerpt: Captive of the Falconstar, Chapter 5 (AI generated)
And now for something completely different…
Happy Easter!
For God so loved the world that He gave His Only Begotten Son, that whosever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. John 3:16-17
1001 Parsecs Books: Nine Princes in Amber by Roger Zelazny
I recently discovered Zelazny’s Chronicles of Amber, and have been really enjoying them! Check out my book blog, where I share some of my thoughts on the first book:
How I would vote now: 1953 Hugo (Best Novel)
The Nominees The Demolished Man by Alfred Bester The Actual Results How I Would Have Voted Explanation I didn’t hate this book—I did finish it, after all—but I had some issues with it, especially the ending. It’s basically a futuristic murder mystery / true crime piece, where the protagonist is a telepathic detective who figures… Continue reading How I would vote now: 1953 Hugo (Best Novel)