So you’re packing for a trip to Mars. You know it’s going to be a Hohmann transfer that will take half a year to get there. This will make those long family road trips with four or five people in a too-small car, half of whom can’t sit still without judicious use of rope and … [Read more…]
So I’ve done the “Top Ten Science Fiction Books,” but of course, there are so much good science fiction out there that I shouldn’t limit it to just ten. Isaac Asimov is the master of science fiction and most popular for his vision of robots constrained by the Three Laws of Robotics — if they … [Read more…]
Henri Landwirth tells his inspirational story of surviving the Holocaust, losing his parents and nearly his own life. He came to America for a fresh start, became a successful hotel manager and then owner of a series of hotels, and befriended several well-known people like the Mercury Seven astronauts. Then, he walked away to found … [Read more…]
Have you ever wondered why some books never show up on your school library’s bookshelves? Well, it might be because some prick on the school board decided that particular book wouldn’t be appropriate for kids. I will allow that I can see Fifty Shades of Gray. It is graphic and that’s no way to treat … [Read more…]
“Elfwood’s mission is to provide a place for amateurs from all over the world to share, teach, and inspire a new generation of dreams.” Of course, Elfwood isn’t just a bunch of amateurs. The talent on Elfwood ranges from excellent to…pretty amateurish, sure…but some Elfwood members are actually professional artists and authors for whom Elfwood … [Read more…]
And I don’t mean the TV show! Well, not THAT one…Anyhow, you know them: Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion. They face magical perils throughout Oz along with friends like Glinda, the Wizard of Oz, the Munchkins and many more. Invented by L. Frank Baum from stories he used to tell his … [Read more…]
Have you ever gotten tired of the same old recipes? I don’t blame you. Seems like there are only so may ways you can make green bean casserole. However, you can break away from the same old food routine with new recipes out of cookbooks you’ve likely never heard of. Why are they so obscure … [Read more…]
Is self-publishing for you? A lot of authors shy away from this option because they don’t want to trust their book to just anybody. They’re right not to. Like most things involving intellectual property and money, you’ll find both the reputable companies and the outright crooks. CreateSpace is one of the outstanding companies and has … [Read more…]
“We are the Mighty Grebsas, we shall rule an empire With the thunder of our roaring voice to pass our judgment dire. With our strong swift wings and sharpened claws to enforce our will of iron, May we ever prevail!” The Lords of the Grebsa Network were caught completely off guard. The alien Veroshi swooped … [Read more…]
Reading the classics is a good idea, in theory. They’re supposed to make you a more well-rounded and literate individual. You just don’t want to choose the wrong ones because some of the supposed classics are real snoozers. If you were turned off the classics as a kid, well, maybe you had the misfortune of … [Read more…]