Monthly Archives: April 2020

Sandkings by George R. R. Martin (Notes)

George R. R. Martin wrote some excellent science fiction stories back in the late 70’s and early 80’s. “Sandkings” is one of the most popular of those. It won the Hugo, the Nebula, and the Locus Award for Best Novelette. … Continue reading

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Swords and Deviltry by Fritz Leiber (Notes)

This book has four stories in it: “Induction” (1957) – a one-page story, and the first. “The Snow Women” (1970) – about an 18 year-old Conan-esque Fafhrd, who lives in the wild and cold north but longs for civilization “The … Continue reading

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