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Showing posts with label sci-fi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sci-fi. Show all posts
Thursday 31 January 2019
Friday 12 October 2018
Friday Fics Fix - Awkward Flirting In An Alternate Universe
'Harry wasn’t entirely sure where he was, or why, but walking into a condemned building just for it to transform into one of the raunchiest-looking clubs Harry had had the misfortune of entering wasn’t a good sign.'
Week 2 of our Harry Potter-themed fanfiction fest my nerdlets!
Because October = Harry Potter.
I don't make the rules!!!!*
I just abide by them!!!!!*
Thursday 11 October 2018
Thursday 27 September 2018
Comics Wrap-Up - I Wear This On My Sleeve
Trailers and more fun stuff from both Marvel and DC this week for you my nerdlets!
Let's get this wrap-up started!:
Wednesday 26 September 2018
Really Mini-Reviews! - The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen and The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories by Ken Liu
I have two reviews for stunning collections of short stories by Asian-American writers for you today dear nerdlets!
Check out my reviews of The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen, and The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories by Ken Liu:
Labels:
Alternate History,
anthology,
contemporary,
crime,
diversity,
dystopian,
fantasy,
fiction,
historical fiction,
LGBTQ+,
M/M,
magic realism,
really mini reviews,
review,
sci-fi,
short stories,
Silkpunk,
steampunk
Thursday 6 September 2018
Comics Wrap-Up - Manifest Destiny
Friday 31 August 2018
Friday Fics Fix - Perspectives
Thursday 30 August 2018
Comics Wrap-Up - I Can See September Through the Trees
Friday 10 August 2018
Friday Fics Fix - Whose Shield Are You?
'“Ruby was dangerous and it got complicated and that is just the way it was.” Exploded Fitz, trying so desperately to keep calm but feeling his control slipping away. “So I’m sorry if it doesn’t fit with-” Fitz took a breath as his voice thickened and broke, begging for tears not to fall out of frustration, “whatever narrative that you’ve built for yourself.”'
One of the biggest plusses of Marvel's Agents of SHIELD, for me at least, is Leopold Fitz.
Played to a point nearing perfection by Iain De Caestecker, Agent Fitz has gone through pretty much any sh** that this series has to throw at him.
And this series has had a large supply of sh** to throw at him.
Thursday 2 August 2018
Wednesday 27 June 2018
Review Time! (Graphic Novel Edition!) - BLACK, Vol 1
Title: BLACK, Vol 1
Contributors/Art:
Jamal Igle, Khary Randolph, Tim Smith III, Steven Walker, Robin Riggs, Sarah Stern, Dave Sharpe, Sarah Litt, Patricia Daguisan, Derwen Roberson
Jamal Igle, Khary Randolph, Tim Smith III, Steven Walker, Robin Riggs, Sarah Stern, Dave Sharpe, Sarah Litt, Patricia Daguisan, Derwen Roberson
Genre: Graphic Novel, Sci-Fi (Superhero)
Series: BLACK #1-6
Friday 22 June 2018
Friday Fics Fix - Wooing, Midgard-Style
'"I always have to wonder about it, you know?" Loki whispers one night as they're eating take out and watching a television program.
Tony looks up from his food, "Wonder about what?" he frowns.
"Yeah." Loki nods, but doesn't continue talking.'
OK, this is take 2 of this post, because it actually effing published itself on Wednesday.
My luck, sometimes guys, my luck.
Obviously that version was deleted (the deleting was done with the accompaniment of me squealing 'ahhhh!' quite a bit.)
You don't need to see my drafts. It's not a good thing. 😅
So, this fic.
This fic is random af. And you all know that that's just the way I like it! 😉
So, this fic.
This fic is random af. And you all know that that's just the way I like it! 😉
Thursday 21 June 2018
Wednesday 20 June 2018
4 Fangirling-Worthy Webcomics With Central F/F Romance (That Are Also Available In Print!)
Ladies who love ladies are amazing.
So, as it's Pride Month, and I'm a Queer lady who loves the nerdy things in life, I think it's time we celebrate some central F/F relationships, don't you?
This short list of comics features romantic relationships ranging from the sexy to the innocent, and ladies who have their own unique personalities and situations.
Available to read online (for free!) or in printed form, let these ladies bring a little love to your lives!
Thursday 14 June 2018
Thursday 7 June 2018
Comics Wrap-Up - Where Insects Hide
Ooooo-kay! Let's take a look at the comics-y stuff I have for you this week! (Buckle up, my nerdlets!)
Thursday 31 May 2018
Comics Wrap-Up - One More Off-Key Anthem
I don't know whether you've noticed lately, but these comics wrap-ups are less thorough than they used to be - but don't panic! That's on purpose.
It was getting to the point where I was trawling things formulaically and obsessing over not missing anything.
So I figured I'd take it back to basics - sharing comics-related stuff I found awesome or funny or whatever over the course of the week! 😎
Wednesday 16 May 2018
I Liked Avengers: Infinity War, But I Didn't LOVE It. Here's Why. (SPOILER FILLED)
Leaving the cinema after watching Avengers: Infinity War, The Bestie turned to me and said:
'Do you get why I said that once you've seen it, you really wanna watch it again, like, straight away?!'
And me, a diehard Marvel fan, who loves the Marvel films 'til the end of the line, said:
'No... not really. It was ok, though.'
Friday 13 April 2018
Friday Fics Fix - A Long Time Ago, In A Galaxy Far, Far, Away...
I, personally, love the current Star Wars set-up.
There's angst, lightsabers, spaceships and sh**, and a dude with his shirt off - honestly, I don't expect anything beyond that.
(Sorry die-hard Star Wars fans, but let's face it, the stories and dialogue were never what your nostalgia-happy brains purport them to be... Please don't hurt me.)
Friday 12 January 2018
Friday Fics Fix - Combined Forces
Here we are then, in 2018! And it's time for the first Friday Fics Fix of the year!
In case you don't know (because the internet has a short memory, and also you might be new to Dora Reads - in which case, welcome! Please stay! Lol,) Friday Fics Fix is a weekly post where I recommend (or 'rec') a piece of fanfiction.
Basically, I started this post series because fanfiction totally counts as reading! And it should be completely counted as such! #EffTheSnobs
So with that established, let's take a look at this week's rec!
OK, I have some Star Wars for you this week - which I haven't done before, because while I like Star Wars, it's not like my be-all-and-end-all. And I know people take Star Wars pretty seriously!
In case you don't know (because the internet has a short memory, and also you might be new to Dora Reads - in which case, welcome! Please stay! Lol,) Friday Fics Fix is a weekly post where I recommend (or 'rec') a piece of fanfiction.
Basically, I started this post series because fanfiction totally counts as reading! And it should be completely counted as such! #EffTheSnobs
So with that established, let's take a look at this week's rec!
OK, I have some Star Wars for you this week - which I haven't done before, because while I like Star Wars, it's not like my be-all-and-end-all. And I know people take Star Wars pretty seriously!
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