being that we are a science fiction society shouldnt we develop awards? you know something like the nebula or the prometheus. im not sure if its organized to do something like that but it would be fun and a good way to move BSFS forward.
Read more…I run science fiction conventions in the midwest and have been frustrated at how white most of them are. I think some of that may be the emphasis on long-established authors and traditional western european tropes in the genre but I'm also wondering
Read more…After coming up in second place in the goodreads contest, the administrators are now running a final vote. In order for me to win folks have to vote for again -:) Here's the link:
http://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/37777-september-sci-fi-theme-goodre
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well i want a discusion with quotes from songs of which of these magical soul forces is most powerful and with educated opinions. this might be fun.
Read more…I'm not into homicidal zombies or homicidal zombie type creatures. But I happened to watch The Crazies, a film steeped in homicidal zombie-like behavior and I was pleasantly surprised. I expected B movie camp and instead was treated to a chilling,
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This is an attempt to kill the information highway as we know it.
http://pol.moveon.org/google/?r_by=22362-17195879-btKeP3x&rc=confemail
Read more…In a move that will have long term ramifications, Marvel's current DOOMWAR/Black Panther storyline has Tchalla destroying all the processed Vibranium in the world to keep it out of Doctor Doom's hands.
how could we do this? how could we increase the number of african americans in science fiction and create a stronger culture amoung those already in it?
Read more…Hello everyone,
Our sister Valjeanne Jeffers has been entered into a novel contest on www.goodreads.com. Let’s all show our support by going there and voting for her. With our help she can win any contest for her wonder work on “Immortal”. Please reg
http://www.swordandsagapress.com/sf--fantasy-cookbook.html
Join us as we try to get this idea rolling.
http://ow.ly/2kCZz on facebook.
The summer of 2011 will be a great one for comic book geeks and sci-fi fans. MARVEL Comics will see there heroes “Captain America and “Thor” with new movies. DC Comics will have their “Green Lantern” on the big screen and DISNEY will see th
Read more…The Syfy network has announced that Malik Yoba and Laura Mennell will appear in upcoming drama Alphas.
The pair join the previously cast David Strathairn in the show, whichfollows a team of ordinary people who develop brain anomalies andreceive unusua
What a great day! I attended a screening of Pumzi at Chicago's DuSable Museum and was privileged to hear BSFS member and accomplished author Nnedi Okorafor read from her latest novel Who Fears Death.
Oops, I really should have bought you guys' books through this site. I'll make sure to do that next time. By the way. I have Imaro, I'll get right on it as soon as I finnish Memnon.
Hey BSFS Family:
Ya'll stop by our facebook page and post some stuff relating to the event, your novels, comic, books or whatever -:) I have it set so anyone can post and add photos. If it isn't let me know.
We have to promote our events -:)!
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When I was preparing my response to the "TESTIFY" forum one thing stood out to me...that here...in this place... I am not alone. I look around me and there are Black people just like me. Of course I don't mean exactly like me. We all certainly don
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