Author Archives: clubfredbaja

Writer Comparitinitis

Posted on April 30, 2014 by clubfredbaja

At the age of seventeen, I decided I wanted to be a bad ass. I’d grown up in the suburbs, in a decent house, with a loving family, pets, an air hockey game in the basement. My family vacationed in … Continue reading →

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Ten Authors, Ten Books, No Men!

Posted on April 26, 2014 by clubfredbaja

On December 19, 2013, I confessed to my hypocrisy. I was a woman who championed other women who wrote speculative fiction but didn’t actually read very many SF/F books written by women. Oops. I aimed to put that right and … Continue reading →

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Unfinished Business – a review of The Emperor’s Edge by Lindsay Buroker

Posted on April 22, 2014 by clubfredbaja

The Emperor’s Edge by Lindsay Buroker Why I chose this book I wanted to choose one indie author and book for this project completely at random, which didn’t work out so very well. This indie author and book choice was … Continue reading →

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Spellbound – A review of Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente

Posted on April 14, 2014 by clubfredbaja

Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente *Disclaimer: I spent hours crafting a blog post to capture just how fantastically unique this book is and then my laptop ate it. I blame Obama. Sadly, this post is just not as good as … Continue reading →

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What It Means (To Me)

Posted on April 7, 2014 by clubfredbaja

I’ve been trying to write a profound wrap-up to our latest Baja adventure. Drafts have ranged from sarcastic to sappy but none have captured “it”—the essence of the experience, the lessons learned, the feel of returning to a place that … Continue reading →

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What the Heart Wants

Posted on March 16, 2014 by clubfredbaja

“If home is where the heart is, you’ll find mine in pieces along the road.” This is not my city. I have never lived here. I come for supplies, groceries, meals, communication with the outside world, and the occasional event, … Continue reading →

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History 2.0 – A review of The Last Summoner by Nina Munteanu

Posted on March 16, 2014 by clubfredbaja

The Last Summoner by Nina Munteanu Why I chose this book A few months back I put out a call to various authors of speculative fiction to guest blog over on the Warpworld Comms. The subject was real life places, … Continue reading →

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The Two Most Powerful Words In The World

Posted on February 24, 2014 by clubfredbaja

Over the past fifteen years, beginning in 1998, Prez and I have driven through Baja, California at least ten times. Each time, before we leave, one or more well-meaning people express concern for our safety. What they know about Mexico—through … Continue reading →

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Got Weird? – A review of Dust by Elizabeth Bear

Posted on February 18, 2014 by clubfredbaja

Dust by Elizabeth Bear Why I chose this book Elizabeth Bear’s name has been on my radar for awhile. She’s one of those authors I’ve been told I must read. This particular novel of hers caught my attention because I … Continue reading →

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Speculating on Canadian Fiction

Posted on February 4, 2014 by clubfredbaja

Science Fiction What comes to your mind when you hear those words? For some of you, the answer might be “weird”, “out there”, or “please tell me this isn’t a Coconut Chronicle about little green men from Mars!”. Don’t worry, … Continue reading →

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