As previously mentioned, I did enjoy the new movie, but there are plot holes aplenty. And, like Scalzi said, would it have killed them to get some basic science right? Spoilers abound in Samuel Bierwagen’s Bad Transcript: Star Trek (2009)….
Year: 2009
My New Computer Redux
Just in case you were unclear on how much of a huge geek I am, here’s what the back of my new iPhone now looks like: (Decorations from Star Trek Sticker Book; ClearShield from Agent18.com) ~CKL
Twitterage
On Thursday and Friday, I was an extra (background performer) for episode 204 of Leverage, which is shooting their second season in Portland.* Since there’s a lot of waiting around during each day, I thought it would be fun to…
Friday Flash Fiction: “I Can See for Miles”
This week’s story is not about remote viewing. Not really. It’s what we writers call a “plot device.” My first draft was almost exactly 1,024 words, and I considered simply splitting it into a two-parter, but there wasn’t a natural…
J.J. Abrams’ Awesome Trek Fanfic!
That’s my one-line review of the new Star Trek movie. D and I saw it yesterday, and we both enjoyed it, but I have to be honest here: regardless of its provenance, the story still felt more like fan fiction…
My New Computer
I know what you’re thinking. But despite the fact that it’s called an “iPhone 3G,” the telephone is the least useful part of this device for me. Consider: In the five days I’ve had this thing, I’ve spent all of…
Reasons to Buy a Blu-ray Player
The way I see it, there are only three right now: Pushing Daisies, Season 1 Pushing Daisies, Season 2 LittleBigPlanet (NSFW) Because, let’s face it, if you’re going to spend $400 on a DVD player, you might as well get…
Friday Flash Fiction: “Reunion”
Happy Mother’s Day? I guess? Read “Reunion” at 512 Words or Fewer ~CKL
Science Fiction Writers Take Note
From io9’s Top Ten Rules of Space Opera: 9. There should be a captain. If there is not a captain, there should be a special agent. If there is not a special agent, there should be a cadet with a…
Streaming Consciousness
Free writing results from this morning’s Writing Group session at BarCampPortland: WHERE Things–physical objects–give a sense of place, but they’re not the only thing. The sound of traffic outside might tell you you’re in a city. The smell of grass…