On the future of SFSS
As you may have read earlier, I've taken a break. Today, I'm ready to relaunch SFSS in a new direction. I don't feel like publishing Western stories anymore, so I'm looking elsewhere.
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The Game of Rat and Dragon (1955) – Cordwainer Smith
Among other things, Paul Linebarger (aka Cordwainer Smith) was heavily involved in developing psychological warfare techniques for the US military. He was also a close adviser to Chiang Kai-shek and the godson of Sun Yat-sen, the first leader of the Kuomintang (Wikipedia)
Some news
So, I'm quiet right now: it's because I've lost my best friend and my father in quick succession. I'm not dropping SFSS, just taking a break.
Old Rambling House (1958) – Frank Herbert
Wherein we learn that when you cheat, you'd better be careful and think of everything before cheating (I'm not talking about cheating on your partner, of course).
In the Abyss (1896) – H. G. Wells
Using a spherical device, an explorer sinks to the seabed. What will he find?
O2 Day (2023) – Misha Burnett
Short interview: Misha Burnett
Snowbirds (1982) – Lewis Shiner
In a world plagued by temporal upheaval and impending climate crisis, Marge will play an unexpected role.
Earthbound (1963) – Lester del Rey
A modern take on the myth of the Wandering Jew.
Craphound (1998) – Cory Doctorow
An intriguing tale of friendship between an Earthman and an alien memorabilia hunters.