Kelly Jensen

Review: Son of the Black Sword

I have been looking forward to Son of the Black Sword ever since I read “The Keeper Of Names” in Baen’s Shattered Shields anthology (reviewed November last year). “The Keeper Of Names” is not only an engaging and more than competent short story, it serves as an introduction to a new venture for Larry Correia:ContinueContinue reading “Review: Son of the Black Sword”

My Six Months of Piracy

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is the sixth game in an epic series combining three story arcs—one from history, one from a near future setting and one that transcends time. There are so many things to love about these games: the richly rendered settings, the historical detail and the gameplay mechanisms. But it’s the storyContinueContinue reading “My Six Months of Piracy”

Tech That Turns My Crank: Virtual Gaming

I’d like to welcome my friend, fellow writer, gamer and science fiction enthusiast, Vikki Romano to my blog. She’s here to talk about tech that turns her crank—Virtual Gaming. I love the idea of stepping into my game world, but until I can do it out of body, I’ll have to stay safely behind my controlContinueContinue reading “Tech That Turns My Crank: Virtual Gaming”

Review: Purpose by Andrew Q. Gordon

I don’t often re-read books, but when Andrew Q. Gordon sent me an updated copy of his book Purpose, I dove back in right away. I had remembered enjoying the story the first time around and am always in the mood for something a little different. Here’s the bit that hooked me the first time:ContinueContinue reading “Review: Purpose by Andrew Q. Gordon”

Let’s Talk About Science!

The fact the phrase “Let’s Talk about Science” is running through my head to the tune of Salt-N-Pepa’s “Let’s Talk about Sex” is probably a fair indicator I’m not qualified to talk about science. But, you know what? Science is the new sexy. It’s hot. And I’m going to talk about it. At the moment,ContinueContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Science!”