HD 10180 – Record 9 Planets Found

I found another Muse-Inspirational:

The sun-like star, called HD 10180, located approximately 127 light-years away in the constellation Hydrus, is home to a record nine planets, making it the most populated system of extrasolar planets yet found…

“They are certainly not in the habitable zone and likely have no prospects for hosting life,” Tuomi [...]

Human Wave Science Fiction – Reading List

As a followup to the post about a previous post about science fiction, Sarah Hoyt has posted two blog posts about what the group of us are calling “Human Wave science fiction“. Science fiction with a positive tone, a solid story to entertain, and with purpose. One of the things we are doing is making [...]

Science Fiction – As Both Reader and Writer

Sarah Hoyt has had a series of blog posts about the state of Science Fiction, starting with this one called “Bring Back That Wonder Feeling“. All I can say is YES YES YES! Do yourself a favor and go read it.

Done? Good, now I can comment (and yes, this is modified from the comment [...]

New Release: Secret Illusions (Salmon Run – Book 4)

Yep, there is a new story in the Salmon Run series!

In the aftermath of the earthquake Hawk and Zach Callahan get a surprise: their lodge has been appointed a long-term shelter for those who’s homes were destroyed. In the midst of it all, the aliens reveal themselves to Zach and Sasha’s families, but for [...]

Passing of Another Science Fiction Writer: John Christopher

We have lost another science fiction writer.

Christopher Samuel Youd died on February 3rd at the age of 89 from complications of bladder cancer. I, and many in the world, now him by one of his more famous pennames John Christopher. Other pennames were Stanley Winchester, Hilary Ford, William Godfrey, William Vine, Peter Graaf, Peter [...]

Astronomy Fun Stuff: Molecular Cloud Barnard 68

I love to read about odd and strange phenomenon in our large universe. The one I read the other day is on Molecular Cloud Barnard 68.

This ‘hole’ among the stars is what is called a dark molecular cloud where the concentration of dust and gas is so dense that is shuts out practically all [...]

We’re Being Invaded!

Earth is being invaded! Yes, again. Neat animation with great music. Enjoy!

Operation White Widow (2011) from Jmtm00 on Vimeo.

Originally spotted at Lynn Viehl’s blog.

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The Dragons are Keening

The science fiction and fantasy world was lost something wonderful. Anne McCaffrey, the author who brought us the Pern, Rowen, Crystal Singer, and so many other series and stories has passed away. Anne was a wonderful writer who inspired me as a teen for her wonderful worlds, character development, fight sequences (learned SO much), and [...]

FM Writers May Story-A-Day Challenge

11 of 31 Stories (35%) complete

2012 New Word Goal

240000 of 500000 Words (48%) complete

2012 Revision Goal

142300 of 400000 Words (36%) complete

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