An Author's Adventures in Space Travel, Science Fiction, and Worlds Beyond
Howdy, everyone! I have some news today about my novel, and a few other things. It's been a bumpy three months for me, personally, though I will hardly bore you with the details---other than to say that the phrase “tortured artist” fits this particular artist quite well. The obvious consequence of this has been a... Continue Reading →
This past summer, the sci-fi/horror cult classic Event Horizon got its first official tie-in comic: Event Horizon: Dark Descent. Regular readers may have seen the sneak peek I shared back in June. As of November 2, two issues are out, with three more on the way. Are they a promising start for an Event Horizon... Continue Reading →
A soldier hitches a ride aboard a star freighter, hoping to make his way home from the other side of the galaxy. Something else has hitched a ride with him. (Science Fiction) (Incomplete) (2/?)
Howdy, folks! I'm sorry about the unannounced hiatus. It's been a wild month for me, working 12-hour night shifts with lots of overtime, not to mention finalizing the text of my novel. I've been swamped! Today, though, we're kicking things off again with a special post: a showcase of the incredible work of my cover... Continue Reading →
I missed some interesting news a couple months ago, and I'm guessing you did, too. The launch of China's Tianwen-2 on May 28 took place without much fanfare. Just one space probe among many. Except, it isn't—China is flexing its muscles with an ambitious two-in-one mission, which will not only expand the nation's scientific knowledge... Continue Reading →
Today we continue our Star Trek adventures with the ninth entry in the series. Picard and crew are back, along with their snazzy new spaceship, the Enterprise-E, that was specially designed for the big screen. This is one of the odd-numbered Star Trek movies, with a reputation to suit; fans generally view it as mediocre,... Continue Reading →
56 years ago today1, Apollo 11 made the first manned landing on another world. Ask the average American about it, and they'll likely be able to name the mission's commander, Neil Armstrong, who famously made his “one small step” speech as he climbed out of the Lunar Module Eagle; they might also remember Edwin “Buzz”... Continue Reading →
A soldier hitches a ride aboard a star freighter, hoping to make his way home from the other side of the galaxy. Something else has hitched a ride with him. (Science Fiction) (Incomplete) (1/?)
Avi Loeb believes aliens are real, and they've visited our Solar System. But this man is no fringe conspiracy theorist, dressed in ratty flannels and a tinfoil hat, broadcasting rants from a pirate radio station in the wilderness—he's a Harvard University professor, who has done world-renowned research on cosmology and astrophysics. This is a serious... Continue Reading →
Back in February I handed down the definitive ranking of all the planets in our Solar System. Today, I'm going to finish the job with a corresponding ranking of the Solar System's moons—rich and varied worlds in their own right, some larger than the smallest planets. This will not be an exhaustive list. Jupiter alone... Continue Reading →
