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Travis, welcome to the list. First rule is "Top posting . . . bad!" Oops. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Travis Edmunds" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2003 4:58 AM Subject: Science Fiction In General... > I assume it's only proper to introduce myself, so "hello everyone". I'm a > huge David Brin fan, as well as a fan of sci-fi in general. However, as for > Mr. Brins' fellow "Killer Bees", I have not read any of their works. That > being said, plus noticing a lack of "sci-fi" activity in the recently > archived messages, I decided to perhaps instigate a general science-fiction > discussion. I highly recommend you read the other Killer Bees; well worth the time. > As I do not as of yet know any of you, nor your tastes in this genre, I > might as well list the author's that I hold close to my heart. > > -David Brin (as evidenced by this post in the first place) <snip> > -Anne Rice (Blurs the line of sci-fi/one of the most captivating and > talented writers I have ever come across) Vampires, ugh! > -Arthur C. Clarke (Rama series, that's all I have to say) "Childhood's End!" Read it! > -Orson Scott Card (Ender series/the champion of the "demigod"<lol>) Ender's universe is a wonderful creation. > -Ben Bova (Has always held an interest for me, since I read "Mars") "Mars" and "Return to Mars" are both good. His later "Grand Tour" stories are all pretty much the same book over and over; disappointing. <snip> > -Tolkien (I suppose THAT'S just a given) And How! <snip> > I also love the Stargate Universe (For those of you who may share that interest) I, too, am a big fan of SG-1--eagerly awaiting the release of the season 5 DVD next month. > Michael Chrichton is certainly noteworthy. I've enjoyed most of his SF-oriented work, but much of it, while good, is not at the same level of the Killer Bees. > Well, that's enough for now. I look forward to perhaps SOME degree of > extrapolation, and/or expansion on the subject of "Science Fiction In > General" Good luck getting ANY "degree of extrapolation, and/or expansion on the subject of 'Science Fiction In General'." This list holds the land speed record and will undoubtedly surpass the speed of light in GOING OFF TOPIC. If you want to talk about babies, dogs, cats, the Great Republican Conspiracy, the Great Democratic Compiracy, or any other topic, just open a new thread on SF and watch where it will go. Again, welcome. George A P.S. I live in Osan Korea. P.P.S. I will always answer on topic about SF, for awhile at least. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
