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Tag Archives: Skiffy
A Big-ass STAR WARS quiz thing!
Jason did a Star Wars quiz thing, and you can bet I’m gonna do it too! Let’s jump right in! 1. Which film is your favorite of the Original Trilogy? The one that started it all, Star Wars Episode IV: … Continue reading
“Shiny in the Black”: A FIREFLY Christmas! (part four and conclusion)
(Concluding my repost of this Very Special, but not in the Blossom way, Episode of Firefly.) part three part two part one “Those aren’t toys,” Kaylee said. “Those are agricultural supplies for a new colony. Did you change the job … Continue reading
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Fixing the Prequels: Finale
The Fixing the Prequels series was never, as I’ve noted many times throughout, a project for me to complain about the much-hated films. My goal was always to acknowledge the Prequel Trilogy’s very real problems by suggesting ways they could … Continue reading
“Shiny in the Black”: A FIREFLY Christmas! (part three)
Continuing my repost of this Very Special (but Not Blossomesque) Episode of Firefly. part two part one “Weapons on the ground!” the voice shouted. “Now!” “Do it,” Mal said. He shot a look at Jayne, whose expression of disgust tended … Continue reading
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Where STARDANCER came from!
This post is cross-posted from ForgottenStars.net, and slightly spoilery for the book. So, where exactly did I get the idea for Stardancer? Easy answer. I got it from a lot of places. (This is long, but I hope it’s at … Continue reading
Fixing the Prequels: Revenge of the Sith (part eleven)
Previously: ten nine eight seven six five four three two one And now we come to it: the final scenes of Revenge of the Sith. Most of what I would change here would be to touch up the emotional undercurrent … Continue reading
“Shiny in the Black”: A FIREFLY Christmas! (part two)
(Continuing my repost of this Very Special Christmas episode of…) part one Wash put Serenity down on the landing pad, nice and gentle. So nice and gentle that Zoe complimented him on it. “You’re getting’ more gentle all the time, … Continue reading
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“Shiny in the Black”: A FIREFLY Christmas! (part one)
It’s a Christmas tradition here at Byzantium’s Shores! I rarely commit acts of fanfiction, but…this is one of them. If Firefly had ever had a “Very Special Christmas Episode”, I think it might well look like this. Enjoy! It’s in … Continue reading
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The Millennium Falcon Flies Again!
Unless you live in some kind of cave, you’re aware that there’s a new Star Wars movie coming out in a year, and that the first teaser trailer erupted upon the world today. And if you’re not aware of those … Continue reading
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Those three little words….
AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! Yes, today is the day. I’ll have more to say later on, but for now: Stardancer is now available for purchase on Amazon.com. Currently the book is available in print only, but the Kindle e-version will follow … Continue reading