Today I present two flash fiction stories from the web site New Scientist. Usually the flash fiction stories I read are written by up-and-coming authors, but these are by a couple of very well known science fiction writers: Stephen Baxter and Paul McAuley!
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30
Oct
Flash Fiction Friday: Answers and Actions for Humanity
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, by Famous Authors, Flash Fiction, Free, Online, Printable, Very Short1 comment
27
Oct
Ten Science Fiction Halloween Stories
Posted by Rusty Published in Bizarrely Connected Stories, Miscellaneous, ScaryBizarrely Connected Stories: In which I find a strange theme connecting several previously reviewed short stories. Today’s feature: Ten Science Fiction Halloween Stories!
26
Oct
The Film-makers of Mars by Geoff Ryman
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Aliens, by Famous Authors, Free, Mars, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story“The Film-makers of Mars” is a 2008 science fiction short story by Geoff Ryman. It is about a film journalist who views an outstanding 1911 silent movie and learns the amazing secret of where it came from.
23
Oct
Flash Fiction Friday: Time Monsters and World-Changing Computers
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Flash Fiction, Free, Good for Kids, Online, Printable, Time Travel, Very ShortA couple of excellent stories from the very cool web site 365 Tomorrows.
19
Oct
Article of Faith by Mike Resnick
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, by Famous Authors, Free, Hugo Awards, Mike Resnick, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Short Story“Article of Faith” is a 2008 science fiction short story by Mike Resnick. It is the tale of a robot who learns about God and wants to join the local parish – much to the chagrin of the human members of the congregation.
16
Oct
Flash Fiction Friday: Loud Musicians and Humble Robots
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Aliens, Flash Fiction, Free, Good for Kids, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Very ShortToday I return to the excellent web site Flash Fiction Online to recommend two more of their science fiction stories.
14
Oct
The Rediscovery of Man: The Complete Short Science Fiction of Cordwainer Smith is a 1993 collection which contains all of Mr. Smith’s science fiction short stories. Most of the stories in this collection, which are arranged in chronological order, take place in
13
Oct
Four Science Fiction Stories Containing Ancient Alien Monuments
Posted by Rusty Published in Bizarrely Connected StoriesBizarrely Connected Stories: In which I find a strange theme connecting several previously reviewed short stories. Today’s feature: Four Science Fiction Stories Containing Ancient Alien Monuments!
12
Oct
The Ugly Little Boy by Isaac Asimov
Posted by Rusty Published in 1950's, Award Winners, by Famous Authors, Classics, Free, Good for Kids, Isaac Asimov, Novelette, Online, Printable, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews, Time Travel“The Ugly Little Boy” is a 1958 science fiction novelette by Isaac Asimov. It is about a small Neanderthal boy who is brought into the future for scientific experimentation and the nurse who takes care of him.
9
Oct
Today I present a trio of cool little stories from the excellent flash fiction web site SmokeLong Quarterly.
8
Oct
Book Review: The Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury
Posted by Rusty Published in 1950's, Award Winners, by Famous Authors, Classics, Ray BradburyThe Illustrated Man is a 1951 book by Ray Bradbury which contains 18 science fiction short stories. The stories are loosely tied together by a tattooed guy called “The Illustrated Man.” Apparently each of his tattoos is animated and tells a different story from the book.
7
Oct
Five Science Fiction Stories About Kids With Powerful Objects
Posted by Rusty Published in Bizarrely Connected Stories, MiscellaneousBizarrely Connected Stories: In which I find a strange theme connecting several previously reviewed short stories. Today’s feature: Five Science Fiction Stories About Kids With Powerful Objects!
6
Oct
Pride and Prometheus by John Kessel
Posted by Rusty Published in 2000's, Award Winners, Free, Hugo Awards, Novelette, Online, Printable, Scary, Science Fiction Short Story Reviews“Pride and Prometheus” is a 2008 novelette by John Kessel. It is about a woman’s chance meeting with Dr. Frankenstein in 19th century England.
2
Oct
Flash Fiction Friday: Zombie Workers and Invention Revenge
Posted by Rusty Published in Flash Fiction, Free, Funny, Online, PrintableToday I present you with a couple of really short stories from the very cleverly designed web site Adam Maxwell’s Fiction Lounge.
1
Oct
Do you like reading but don’t have enough time to read everything you want? How does reading a story (or book for that matter) in 5 minutes a day sound? You may be surprised how convenient that really is! If you are interested then DailyLit.com is the place for you.
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