The Wonders of WakaliWood Action Film Studio

The Wonders of WakaliWood Action Film Studio

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At Fantastic Fest back in September, a lot of genre film fans were introduced to Bad Black and the phenomenon known as Wakaliwood. Wakaliwood is an action movie production studio in Uganda. Homegrown, handmade, self-taught, the films that come out of Wakaliwood are everything I love about genre film. They’re hilarious and awesome. So I was very excited when a friend from the film festival texted me the other day about this week’s Weird Wednesday movie at The Alamo Drafthouse; Who…

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A Book, A Movie, A Craft Project

A Book, A Movie, A Craft Project

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Last night I finished C. Robert Cargill’s excellent dark fantasy Queen of the Dark Things. A sequel to his novel Dreams and Shadows, Queen of the Dark Things chronicles the continuing adventures of the eternally unfortunate sorcerer, Colby Stevens. It’s a fun romp around the world, leaving Texas behind for the Australian Outback. Overall a heart breaker full of horrific and fantastic elements, Queen of the Dark Things is a quality piece of fantasy. It’s a fast read, and was…

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Trolls, Weddings, Etc

Trolls, Weddings, Etc

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Yesterday was a wonderfully productive day. I think I’m climbing back up out of the dark hole I’ve been in since my friend died. I got caught up on client work, I went for a walk, and I even left the house to go somewhere with people! I tried to call both my congressmen to express my displeasure with their support of Jeff Sessions; each mailbox was full, but it sure felt good to try. I didn’t quite finish last…

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Thoughts On The Future

Thoughts On The Future

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I always figured that the big historical movements I would live through would be things like massive climate upheavals, food and water shortages, and weird economic shifts brought by the early phases of space colonization.  I did not expect the shit that happened this past weekend. Neo-Nazi Steve Bannon is not-so-secretly running the administration. Hundreds of lawful permanent residents can’t get a straight answer on whether they can get back into the United States. ISIS and any other group with…

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Speculations Newsletter

Speculations Newsletter

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I’m excited to announce the launch of one of my projects, a weekly newsletter called Speculations. Each issue of Speculations will feature ten real news items that could easily inspire a tale of speculative fiction (science fiction, fantasy, horror).  Scientific discoveries, new art forms, mysterious murders, that sort of thing. If you’re a writer looking for an idea, this is the newsletter for you.  If you’re a fan of the genre and love hearing about how weird the real world…

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Of Coffee and Escapism

Of Coffee and Escapism

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Yesterday I had my first cup of coffee in over a week. And I drank it at 5pm. It was delicious. And my brain did not shut down until about 2am last night. The good news is that I was in the grips of an idea I’ve been trying to flesh out for weeks, and that particular project finally has a working model and can get started soonish. The bad news is that, to turn off those whirling gears, I…

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Introducing Myself

Introducing Myself

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Hi there, I’m Jenn Burroughs. I write science fiction, fantasy, and horror. This blog is both an experiment and a ridiculous dream. By following the techniques laid out by such entities as The Self Publishing Podcast, Joanna Penn, and the DIY MFA, I hope to connect with those elusive individuals who enjoy my ideas and my stories. I know you’re out there; I will find you, and I will entertain you. I’ve been dabbling as a writer for as long…

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On Grief and Getting Back Up

On Grief and Getting Back Up

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January has been a bit rough for me. A close friend of mine decided to drop dead of a heart attack, and I came down with some kind of respiratory and stomach virus super combo the day after that. Driving across Texas for the funeral was extra exciting with my guts in such a state. Then of course, the Apocalypse officially kicked off last Friday. I have indulged in watching the Nazi-getting-punched video several times, as an antidote to the…

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Thoughts on the structure of Caliban’s War by James S. A. Corey

Thoughts on the structure of Caliban’s War by James S. A. Corey

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Caliban’s War is the second book in The Expanse series by James S. A. Corey, which is being adapted for television by SyFy. I could not put this book down. I’m a little in love with Corey’s writing style, and I wish to dissect it and learn all the secrets. S. A. Corey is actually a team of two co-authors, Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. If you aren’t familiar, The Expanse is an epic space opera set a few hundred…

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Some thoughts on The Broken Earth series by N. K. Jemisin

Some thoughts on The Broken Earth series by N. K. Jemisin

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During December and this first part of January, I inhaled the first two installments of N. K, Jemisin’s The Broken Earth Trilogy, via audiobook.  When I take in a book as audio, the clearest signs of the book’s quality are how clean my house is and how much exercise I’ve had lately. I searched for mindless little tasks to do so that I could listen to Robin Miles’ excellent performance of Jemisin’s prose.  I spent about a month and a…

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