October 3, 2018
My podcast resolution rules as they stand now: I will listen to twelve spec-fic oriented podcasts, one per month. For each podcast, I will listen to a minimum of five episodes per podcast before I either give up or add it to my entertainment cycle. Though originally I swore to give each podcast five episodes, I am not going to…
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September 13, 2018
A Study in Honor (2018) Written by: Claire O’Dell (aka Beth Bernobich) Genre: Science Fiction Series: Janet Watson Chronicles, book 1 Pages: 304 (Kindle) Publisher: Harper Voyager Why I chose it: Because everyone was talking about it, so it kept crossing my path. Because I’m a big Sherlock Holmes fan and love the near endless variety of “Holmesian” stories. Because…
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September 5, 2018
Another week, another podcast. I am definitely doing more than my resolution rules. Go me? The rules as I laid them out originally for 2018: I will listen to twelve spec fic-oriented podcasts, one per month. Done that! As of this point I have listened to or sampled The Bright Sessions, Lauren Proves Magic is Real, Steal the Stars, The…
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August 1, 2018
If you want a reminder of my rules for this 2018 Resolution, here they are. So I got excited about podcasts after Limetown, and sailed into The Bridge with cautious optimism. I loved the premise and thought why not? I loaded up several CDs worth of episodes (do not get me started on my iTunes shenanigans with the podcasts or…
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July 4, 2018
I get it!!! I finally get it! I have fallen for podcasting. Which is good because I still have six months to go in my 2018 resolution. The rules as they stand now. I will listen to twelve spec-fic oriented podcasts, one per month. For each podcast, I will listen to a minimum of five episodes per podcast before I…
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June 6, 2018
After last year’s successful resolution, I decided to dip my toes into a new-to-me spec-fic area — podcasts. The rules as I laid them out originally for 2018: I will listen to twelve spec-fic oriented podcasts, one per month. For each podcast, I will listen to a minimum of five episodes per podcast before I either give up or add…
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May 18, 2018
The Stone Sky (2017) Written by: N K Jemisin Genre: Fantasy Pages: 464 (Trade Paperback) Series: The Broken Earth, Book 3 Publisher: Orbit Why I Chose It: So this was a no-brainer. I was absolutely going to read this book after I’d read the first two. I bought it and it sat on my shelf, waiting for the right time…
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May 2, 2018
After last year’s successful resolution, I decided to dip my toes into a new-to-me spec-fic area — podcasts. The rules as I laid them out originally* for 2018: I will listen to twelve spec-fic oriented podcasts, one per month. For each podcast, I will listen to a minimum of five episodes per podcast before I either give up or add…
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April 24, 2018
Murder on the Titania & Other Steam-Powered Adventures (2018) Written by: Alex Acks Genre: Steampunk Kindle pages: 257 Publisher: Queen of Swords Press Why I chose it: One of my favorite formats of fiction writing is the same-character short story collection. There’s something wonderful about those to me. I get a whole slew of stories that gives me lots of…
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April 4, 2018
Spoonbenders (2017) Written by: Daryl Gregory Genre: Fantasy Pages: 416 (Hardcover) Publisher: Knopf Why I Chose It: Somehow I have this idea that I love Daryl Gregory’s writing, but I’m not sure what that is based on. Looking at his bibliography makes me realize I’ve only read one of his many previous books: Harrison Squared. He’s been on my radar…
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