Monthly Archives: February 2008

Q&A with Jack Campbell, Author of The Lost Fleet Series

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Pete

I’m pleased to welcome Jack Campbell, author of the The Lost Fleet series, here to Peter Hodges.com for a short chat about his fiction, his personal philosophy, and the craft of writing science fiction. If you’re interested in a short … Continue reading →

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One percent of American adults are in prison

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Pete

What!?! It’s true. States spend millions every year just to keep their prisons running. In fact, the AP reports: Four states – Vermont, Michigan, Oregon and Connecticut – now spend more on corrections than they do on higher education, the … Continue reading →

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Heinlein is spinning in his grave

Posted on February 27, 2008 by Pete

They are releasing a third Starship Troopers movie. The trailer is available here. The bugs look terrible, the ship combat looks like something I could do with plastic models and a handycam, and the campy satire of the original continues … Continue reading →

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A Few Very Important Announcements

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Pete

After much trepidation, I have instructed my illustrious marketing director to add a Paypal “Donate” button to the bottom right hand of my sidebar. Kate keeps 100% of the proceeds as compensation for her time and effort for the site. I … Continue reading →

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Jumper

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Pete

Let’s get something straight before I launch into the review. I have always said that Hayden Christiansen was poorly directed by George Lucas in Episodes Two and Three of Star Wars. I maligned George Lucas in that statement. The simple … Continue reading →

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Some Cool News!

Posted on February 24, 2008 by Kate

We’ve been featured on Podcast.com! Under the main article, there is a selection of podcasts, and we happen to be on the top left of the list. You can click on the bigger picture, but dang, we’ve already seen some … Continue reading →

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Boskone Report

Posted on February 23, 2008 by Pete

I promised a report on Boskone, but it took a bit for me to put my notes together into something I wanted to talk about. First of all, the con this year didn’t have as many valuable panels for an … Continue reading →

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Q&A with Lee Stephen, Author of the Epic Universe Series (Part Two)

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Pete

We’re continuing our chat with Lee Stephen today with questions that focus on his personal philosphy and his writing techniques. I would suggest that you read Part One of the interview before starting here. It was a real pleasure having Lee … Continue reading →

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The O’Leary Letters – Part Eight

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Kate

Slowly picking up the pieces from her breakup with Collins, Shannon sheds light on the moment she decided to join the SMC.   Letters Home, Part 8 – set in the universe of A Loss of Innocence Universe by Peter Hodges Story by Kate Baker … Continue reading →

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I think they got it wrong

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Pete

EDIT – Image used to be a G-Rated symbol that was roughly akin to the MPAA rating. I guess since most of the instances of strong language occur during the Podcasts, I merit a G-rating. You’d think my grumpy political … Continue reading →

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