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Revolutions as told by Heinlein
If This Goes On, Red Planet, Between Planets, Moon Is a Harsh Mistress - and the real-life American Revolution
Oct 3
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Hidden Valleys of Appalachian Folklore
One of my favorite panels at this year’s Worldcon was one I almost didn’t go to: Appalachian folklore.
Sep 26
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Malory and the Story of King Arthur
The Death of Arthur and the mystery of the author
Aug 29
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Those Who Disbelieve in Omelas
Can we believe in utopias?
Jul 11
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My Hugo Ballot 1: Short Fiction
The nominees, and thoughts on how they might've been found
Jun 13
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Spoilers Spoil Some of the Story's Elements
There’re many other stories where I do know spoilers can keep us from appreciating all the elements the author intended readers to get from the book …
May 16
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Gaming Out History through Fiction
Historical fiction can spark understanding of history
Apr 25
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Where the Blame at Jesus' Death?
Who can we say (from theological, historical, or literary angles) killed Jesus?
Apr 4
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Don't Show, Don't Tell
When stories dig too far into visions that should've been left abstract
Mar 28
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In Definition of Fanfiction
Response to David Friedman's "In Defense of Fanfic"
Feb 28
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Two Ways To Tell One Story
There’re several pairs of stories that feel to me like they could be almost like this: two different takes on the same premise.
Jan 24
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Experts learn how to break the rules
A response to Orion Anderson, Victoria Stanham, and Eleanor Konik
Jan 17
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