Tag Archives: Science Fiction

The Power of Joy

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Sarah

When the film Guardians of the Galaxy opened during the summer of 2014, it rocketed up the box office returns as the “feel good” movie of the season. A light-hearted story, in the sense that it lifts one’s spirits and feelings, … Continue reading →

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A World Of Meaning

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Sarah

I recently sat in on some discussions about world-building. It was geared primarily toward world-building for fantasy and science fiction worlds. When you are creating a totally different world, you have to account for the culture of that alien people. … Continue reading →

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Evergreen Writing

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Sarah

I went to see Joss Whedon’s film version of Much Ado About Nothing, and enjoyed it a lot. It’s worth seeing, even if you think you would not be into Shakespeare. But I’m not writing this as a review of … Continue reading →

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Loscon 2010

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Sarah

I’m going to be attending this years Loscon – and will be on four of the panels in the writing track (moderating two of them).  I’ll also be in the dealers room a lot, at the GLAWS booth, selling and … Continue reading →

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Saviors in Action

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Sarah

[At last, we return from the summer hiatus!] The term “Savior” has a lot of baggage attached to it, primarily because it is an important term in Christianity.  But if we step outside the religious context, then we have “someone … Continue reading →

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