http://www.excalibre.com FICTION FOR THE SCI-FI AND FANTASY READER Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:52:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Asimov's Science Fiction As we mentioned previously, the Hugo award nominees have been announced, and Asimov's Science Fiction's website has posted nominees online. The examples posted are stories that appeared in Asimov's previously. They also have posted Nebula award nominees as well. The stories posted include: Hugo Nominees Best Novella Nancy Kress:The Fountain of Age Kristine ... http://www.excalibre.com/index.php/2008/04/13/hugo-award-nominees-online/ Brandilyn Collins at Forensics & Faith brings up an interesting topic. Can Science Fiction writers break into the Christian book market? She interviewed author Jim Denney about it, and his view is decidedly doubtful. But why? Mr. Denney gives a number of reasons, but one major theme runs through it - ... http://www.excalibre.com/index.php/2008/03/31/science-fiction-and-faith-can-you-succeed-writing-for-both/ The 10 Most Prophetic Sci-Fi Movies Ever This is one of those topics that causes bar fights. Ok, maybe not real bar fights, but it gets us nerds ALL riled up. Which sci-fi movie has been the best at predicting the future? Popular Mechanics took a stab at the question and produced ... http://www.excalibre.com/index.php/2008/03/30/movies-that-predicted-the-future/ Photo courtesy gruntzooki  2008 Hugo Nomination List   The list of nominees for this year's Hugo Awards - also known as the Science Fiction Achievement Awards - has been released. The award is named for Hugo Gernsback, the founder of Amazing Stories  magazine. The ... http://www.excalibre.com/index.php/2008/03/22/2008-hugo-nomination-list-released/ "I am putting myself to the fullest possible use, which is all I think that any conscious entity can ever hope to do." - HAL in "2001: A Space Odyssey" Image courtesy anurahda I can admit it. The first time I saw the movie, I didn't get it. I had to read the ... http://www.excalibre.com/index.php/2008/03/18/a-visionary-passes/ With unlimited power and will, what would you change? What in your life would you go back and do over? And would it make a difference? I am particularly fond of short stories. As I've gotten older, I've realized I might be a bit ADD, and short stories let me enjoy ... http://www.excalibre.com/index.php/2008/03/18/if-you-were-a-god-what-would-you-change-2/ Image Courtesy fugue Want to get the latest on the world of William Shatner? Then check out his chat at LiveVideo.com on March 31st at 3:00pm PST on Monday March 31st. You'll need a LiveVideo account (they're free). Just look for the ShatnerVision live link. He'll be joined by his daughter Lisabeth ... http://www.excalibre.com/index.php/2008/03/15/shatner-livevideo-chat-33108/ From Slice of Sci-Fi: Melissa “Fiver” Kern has been a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien since she read “The Hobbit” as a child, and has always loved books. Her heart leaped when she saw the preview for Peter Jackson’s film adaptations of “The Lord of the Rings,” and she has been involved ... http://www.excalibre.com/index.php/2008/03/15/a-chance-to-help-out/ Photo courtesy offwhitehouse There she was, in that skimpy bikini outfit, chained to keep her as a pet. You remember the scene - Princess Leia held by Jabba the Hutt in "Return of the Jedi". That's one level of fantasy in science fiction. But Jim over at Auxiliary Memory is musing about ... http://www.excalibre.com/index.php/2008/03/15/the-motivation-behind-science-fiction-fantasies/ Photo Courtesy Serendigity If you're looking for some great Sci-Fi/Fantasy artwork, you'll really enjoy ConceptArt.org. The site is a place for aspiring artists to communicate, learn, practice and perfect their art. It has a store for artwork, as well as a school to hone your techniques. They also have forums where artists ... http://www.excalibre.com/index.php/2008/03/11/eye-candy-for-the-sci-fi-fantasy-fan/