Monthly Archives: February 2021

A Winter’s Tale – a short story by Sarah Singleton

Posted on 23 February 2021 by Jacey Bedford

All rights remain with the author A mountain of ice from the northern ocean – all blue-glittering towers and turrets, high valleys and plunging chasms – followed a steam ship to the city. It floated in the harbour for a … Continue reading →

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Being Human by Wenonah Lyon

Posted on 16 February 2021 by Jacey Bedford

Human Beings are Human Beings. Biologically, more or less melanin, taller or shorter, eye shape,  are trivial. They reflect the long-term adaptations to different locations and climates. There were additional adaptations: language, society, culture. Diversity and similarity are part of … Continue reading →

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On Becoming a Science Fiction Character by Dr David Clements

Posted on 2 February 2021 by Jacey Bedford

I’m pretty sure I’ve read a hard SF book where a diverse group of plucky scientists have a wacky idea to look for life on a nearby planet, put it into effect not really hoping to get anything positive, and … Continue reading →

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