The World in the Satin Bag
Blog URL http://wisb.blogspot.com
Located Santa Cruz, California USA
Tags scifi, fantasy, science fiction, writing, books, reviews, speculative fiction, fiction, novels
WISB is a blog about science fiction, fantasy, writing, and all things related. Includes book reviews, author interviews, genre discussions, and much more.
Latest Blog Posts
- The Future Spells Doom? on Nov 23, 2009 in Science Factoids Literature Rants
I know this has been discussed before, but I find it curious how prevalent the pessimistic has become in science fiction. I don't think this is a bad thing, mind you, but it is something to acknowledge. But why? As curious as this whole thing is,...
- The Green Literature Proposal on Nov 23, 2009 in Science Factoids About My Writing
I think I mentioned this on my Twitter a few times, but if you don't follow me there, then this may be new to you. I recently sent out an abstract for a paper to a conference about green literature (specifically in science fiction). I haven't heard...
- Science Fiction and Aliens: Human Relationships to the Other "Other" on Nov 22, 2009 in Science Factoids Literature Rants
I've been reading a book called Alien Chic by Neil Badmington and the first chapter got me thinking about how science fiction imagines us relating to aliens. This very concept is part of what I will be writing about for my postmodern animal seminar,...
- The End of Good Writing: The Damage of Twilight, Harry Potter, and Their Friends on Nov 20, 2009 in Literature Rants
(Disclaimer: I do not hate Twilight--not really--nor do I despise the things I am going to talk about here. I am simply pointing out a potential problem that nobody has solutions for.)There has been a resurgence of crap in the last few years. I do...
- Why WISB is a Safe Place: I Won't Call Your Employer on Nov 20, 2009 in Random Rants Announcements
I have access to every IP that comes to this website. I also have some detailed information for all of those IPs. But guess what: I'm not going to report you to your employer if you post a vulgar or just downright stupid comment. Not like this gu...
- Cultural Literacy and Genre Fiction on Nov 19, 2009 in Fantasy Factoids Science Factoids Literature Rants
I've been researching this concept called "cultural literacy" in preparation for my final paper in my pedagogy course. In doing so, I've come to an interesting "revelation," if you will. Science fiction and fantasy are part of our culture as much a...
- The Strange (n.) – Being intrigued by something that doesn’t make sense! on Nov 16, 2009 in Literature Rants
I’ve had a most curious epiphany. Apparently if the description of the book is so far out there, so absurdly bizarre and unimaginably unintelligible in the light of logic, then I’m instantly fascinated by it and must have it in my collection. I...
