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Book Review Up: Angel of Death by J. Robert King by The World in the Satin Bag on Nov 6, 2009 in Book Reviews I've written yet another review for yet another book from Angry Robot Books, and yet again it's a good one! Check out my review here.Enjoy!

Calling On You: Ecocriticism, green, DIY science fiction? by The World in the Satin Bag on Nov 5, 2009 in Science Factoids Announcements I'm in the process of doing some research for a paper proposal and am looking to put together a list of recent (last ten years) science fiction stories containing some element of the "green" movement in it. This can be anything from obvious ecocriti...

Places to Read in Massachusetts by More Madonna, Less Jesus on Nov 5, 2009 in Uncategorized Most of my vacation last month was spent in on the side of Mount Monadnock, but I spent the a few days in Massachusetts. As the weekend unfolded an organizing theme unfolded. After a delicious local food called “Fish and Chips” with R...

Writing Prompt #7: Comical Imitation by The World in the Satin Bag on Nov 4, 2009 in Writing Prompts Now that we are in the glorious month of November, it is time for yet another writing prompt. I thought I'd be silly this time around. Here goes:Write a humorous short story in your favorite genre doing your best impression of Douglas Adams.I think...

Rekindling WISB: An Idea; Opinions Wanted by The World in the Satin Bag on Nov 4, 2009 in About My Writing Yesterday, I was discussing some writing-related things with a friend of mine when she brought up a problem she was having with finishing her latest novel (second in a series, actually). One thing led to another and I suggested that maybe she could...

Political Games by More Madonna, Less Jesus on Nov 4, 2009 in Web Commentary I don’t know how this happened, but the Republicans thing I’m one of them. I’ve received a few “push” surveys from them since Obama became president, and I thought I’d share one. I know that I get this sort of thin...