Category Archives: science fiction

Pushing my own boundaries.

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Julia Barrett

This week hasn’t been bad so far, but it has been busy. Lots of house guests and stuff. Maybe I should take the advice of my favorite spammer and buy some dragon power for my donger! Everyone could use a … Continue reading →

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Soap Operas, romantic fantasies in sixty minutes or less.

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Julia Barrett

Did your grandmother watch her stories, or your mom her soaps? Mine did. My mom still does. I grew up with the characters from As the World Turns and Guiding Light. I even have a vague childhood memory of Dark … Continue reading →

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Quickie Rating - A Game of Thrones

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Julia Barrett

I’m rating the new HBO version based upon the first book in the series, A Song of Fire and Ice, by George R. R. Martin. The first episode was brilliant. Casting: 10/10 Sets: 10/10 Acting: 10/10 Storytelling: 9/10 (simply because … Continue reading →

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Managing POV.

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Julia Barrett

I’m reading a work of genre fiction, YA fantasy to be specific, and I’m having some issues with point of view. I’m the first to admit that while YA is not not my cup of tea, it hasn’t been my … Continue reading →

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Jayne is a fantastic anti-hero.

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Julia Barrett

“Every man ever got a statue made of him was one kinda sumbitch or other.” Captain Malcolm ‘Mal’ Reynolds. For your viewing pleasure, Jaynestown. Tomorrow - My reaction to A Game of Thrones - As close to perfection as the … Continue reading →

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