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    Revisiting War of the Worlds

    HG Wells is often overlooked by science fiction fans. A lot of fans tend to praise Isaac Asimov, Arthur C Clark, Heinlein, Herbert–a lot of great writers… Read more “Revisiting War of the Worlds”

    July 2, 2015July 2, 2015 by bespectaclednerd

    Lots of Sci-Fi Films…Little Fantasy

    For a genre fan like me, modern cinema is a mixed bag. In the last few months, some damn good science fiction has been released. We’ve had… Read more “Lots of Sci-Fi Films…Little Fantasy”

    June 16, 2015June 15, 2015 by bespectaclednerd

    Rereading the Earthsea Series – Thoughts on Wizard of Earthsea

    A few weeks back, I decided to revisit Ursula le Guin’s Earthsea series. The decision came after I started listening to this BBC Radio interview with le… Read more “Rereading the Earthsea Series – Thoughts on Wizard of Earthsea”

    May 29, 2015May 29, 2015 by bespectaclednerd

    Where are all the Gay People in Fantasy and Sci-Fi?

    I’m a huge fan of the X-Men. I’ve been reading the comics since I was a wee lad ,watched the cartoon religiously, and parked my ass opening… Read more “Where are all the Gay People in Fantasy and Sci-Fi?”

    April 25, 2015April 24, 2015 by bespectaclednerd

    Playing Dungeons and Dragons Again After Reading Fantasy Nonstop for a Year

    So recently I decided to try running a D&D campaign. I have been a nerd for some time, so obviously I’m into D&D as well. Even been… Read more “Playing Dungeons and Dragons Again After Reading Fantasy Nonstop for a Year”

    April 24, 2015April 23, 2015 by bespectaclednerd

    Fantasy Editorial – Why I Read A Game of Thrones Twenty Years After it Started

    If you ask anyone who reads fantasy what they felt is the best ongoing fantasy series, chances are they’ll say A Song of Ice and Fire by… Read more “Fantasy Editorial – Why I Read A Game of Thrones Twenty Years After it Started”

    April 9, 2015April 9, 2015 by bespectaclednerd

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