I am frequently asked what books to recommend to readers who are approaching science fiction for the first time. (Yes, it’s official – I am

I am frequently asked what books to recommend to readers who are approaching science fiction for the first time. (Yes, it’s official – I am
It would be remiss of me not to write a quick post about Arthur C. Clarke on the sixth anniversary of his death. I was
I’m beginning to appreciate how the character of Henry Bemis must have felt in the Twilight Zone episode “Time Enough at Last.” A lover of
I was quite excited to find that my last post was chosen for Freshly Pressed on April 5th. Huzzah! So now it’s time for my
1. Vulcan The planet Vulcan has a history that’s even older than Star Trek. And almost as entertaining. In the 1840’s, astronomers were puzzled by perturbations
I recently returned from a holiday to Bali, where a strange experience made a lasting impression in my mind. We were there during Nyepi, a