Another month gone, another batch of awesome stuff. This, is Monthly Mentions.
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Microfiction: My Stress
In fiction, the conflict is not always external.
My Stress
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I know a monster, and its name is stress. I know it like a friend, like a lover. Continue reading
Trailer Talk: Marvel’s Ant-Man
It’s a bird!
It’s a plane!
It’s not even from the same universe as Superman!
IT’S ANT-MAN!
Collin Pearman: Three Pathways To The Future Of Science Fiction
So, a little more than a month ago, I wrote a guest blog post for my good friend Collin Pearman, author of the excellent book “A Timeless Abandon“. In return, he wrote an article not only responding to my own, but going further on the topic.
This my friends, is that article.
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Three Pathways to the Future of Science Fiction
As he often does, Brandon Scott got me thinking. Recently, I had the honor of having him write a guest post for my blog, on the future of science fiction as he’d like to see it. His one word for what he’d like to see? MORE. And he’s right, of course. More is what we most certainly need. But how? I present to you three pathways (principles?) to making this future a reality. First and foremost, we need to actually care about the future of sci-fi. Continue reading
News: This Is Not The Post You’re Looking For
Hey guys.
There’s not going to be a Wednesday post today (except this one). I spent the last two days dealing with a series of medical tests, and didn’t have time to write up an article for you. Now, don’t worry, I’m fine. In fact, I can say that with medical certainty now. And the peace of mind that brings me is worth all of the hassle I’ve been through these last couple of days.
But, still, I am sorry. I promise to have something for you guys on Saturday.
I’ll see you then.
Microfiction: Revenge, Served Warm
Sometimes, a story is short.
And sometimes it’s micro.
And sometimes it’s called:
Revenge, Served Warm
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The fire starts with her eyes, and travels along her face. Eating, always eating. Crinkling, the paper folds. Crackling, the paper burns. Smoke covers the picture, and the edges come together, and the air tastes acrid. Finally, he drops the remains. It spirals down towards the table’s edge, still being devoured. Nothing touches the ground, and it spills into the air. Continue reading
How to Piss Off A Writer With 5 Easy Phrases
“Yeah, but what’s your real job?”
What the writer says: “Umm…it is my job. I write for a living.”
What the writer thinks: What, do you think writing isn’t a real job? I’d like to see you manage one week!
Monthly Mentions: May 2015
A bit late, I know, but I think it’s about time for a batch of last month’s best!
Favorite People:
News: Two Week Vacation
So, here at Coolerbs Reviews, I write, edit, and publish two blog articles a week. I do this both because I love it, and because I like giving you good people content to enjoy. But, like everyone, I could use a break from time to time.
With that in mind, I’m taking a two-week long vacation from blogging to focus on some life stuff and spend time with my family. I’ll come back on the 6th with a slightly late Monthly Mentions for May and then launch right back into my usual schedule.
Till then, enjoy your summer guys! I know I will!
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Special thanks to: Collin Pearman, Dylan Alexander, Jerry Banfield, Pulsatilla Pratensis, and Zeony.
Did you like the article? Dislike? Tell me about it in the comments. I would love to hear your opinions! If interested in specific articles, or want to write as a guest, you can message me at scifibrandonscott@gmail.com. If you want to help keep this blog going, consider becoming my patron at https://www.patreon.com/coolerbs. Thanks for reading!
A Smattering of Favorite Books #2 (Sci-Fi Edition)
I love way too many books to limit the list to only three, so I say it’s time to look at another smattering of books. This time I’ll be taking a look at some of my favorite science fiction, starting with:
“The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy” by Douglas Adams
- Why I Love It: Do I even need to explain this? The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy is one of the most beloved science fiction novels known to man. It’s clever, satirical, and downright brilliant. But it also holds a place in my heart for another reason. This book defined my sense of humor. It made me understand how to use the ridiculous, how to place just the right amount of absurd to get a laugh. Without it, I may not have even made the same friends, or became a reviewer. It truly told me where my towel was.
- Favorite Quote: There is simply too many good quotes for me to pick just one. Go find the book, open it to any page, and then put your finger there. That sentence, that sentence is my favorite.
- Read This If You Like: Laughing.
#totallynotanotherwritingprompt
Only, of course, it totally is another one…
So, for those that don’t remember the last time I did this, I like to, on occasion, give you guys a starting sentence and see if you can create a story with it. Continue reading
Flash Fiction: Hunting Range – Part 3 of 3!
Let’s finish this!
May I present, the eagerly awaited third part of…Hunting Range!
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“Filthy breeder thinks he can hide,” one of them says, the machine in his hands giving him directions to where I am. Continue reading
Flash Fiction: Hunting Range – Part 2 or 3
The action continues…with the second part of Hunting Range!
If you haven’t seen the first part, join in on the dystopia thriller by clicking here: PART 1
For everyone caught up, here’s part 2!
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I don’t think about my destination, only about the line I walk. I keep moving from side to side with skittering, random steps; left and then right, a lurch every time I feel a bead being drawn on my back. Continue reading
Flash Fiction: Hunting Range – Part 1 of 3
Stretching the definition of “flash fiction” a tad, I present a three-part story.
A story of a city where the worst crime you can commit, is the most natural thing in the world.
It’s called:
Hunting Range
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The pregnancy test shows positive, and now we run for our lives. Continue reading
Monthly Mentions: April 2015
This month has been a tad hard on me.
But there was still a lot of cool stuff I came across.
In fact, I have a whole list of them.
Coolerbs Writes 