Reader’s Corner features a questionnaire based on a concept similar to The Actor’s Studio and completed by readers. Which readers? Anyone who enjoys reading.
Category: Reading
Why Did You Buy That Book?
Why did you buy that book? Because of the first page? . . . They read it to get to the end. If it’s a letdown, they won’t buy any more. The first page sells that book. The last page sells your next book. — Mickey Spillane Do you agree with Mr. Spillane? Do…… Continue reading Why Did You Buy That Book?
SciFi Mashup
This week is a SciFi Mashup that isn’t really a mashup. For your reading pleasure, here are some fun science fiction magazine sites. If you haven’t visited them, click on the links below. Among these, I’m sure you’ll find something that speaks to your SF bug. (SF is the abbreviation for science fiction that us…… Continue reading SciFi Mashup
Greatest Hits of Science Fiction
It’s no secret that I love science fiction and I love music. So today I’m sharing a melding of the two in my collection of the greatest hits of science fiction. If you’ve attended a science fiction convention, you’ve heard of Filk Songs. For those of you who haven’t heard of them, Filk songs are…… Continue reading Greatest Hits of Science Fiction
Going to Mars Word-by-Word: the Landis Way
The next stop in our Going to Mars Word-by-Word tour is a gritty, near-future exploration of Mars the Landis way. Hop aboard and learn about Mars Crossing.