Dr Who – Sligo Shtyle

An army marches on its stomach. Which seems like it could be painfull. But in truth it’s actually pretty tasty -ask any Dalek. (based on a short story by Paranoid Marvin)

Sockenpowder, Episode 2

Part 2 of Sockenpowder -if ya can make any sense of it then Part 1 will follow, and 3 after that;) It’s from a new Podcast show where John Colleary, Jay Ryan, Michelle Calpin and Terry Markey will be doling out Sligo Sci-Fi adventures. The main event will be a ‘live’ version of Hybobolus Clune’s […]

I warned ye not to do it…

30 seconds of fear, loathing, terror (some boredom), and finally disappointment.

A gothic Space Opera in less than two minutes…

In a gothic space opera, pseudo-medievalism, superstition, insanity, and decay are juxtaposed with space travel: a perfect embodiment of progress, science, and rationality. The starship becomes a stand-in for the haunted mansion, and the universe at large the misty moors that surround it. Cults, all-powerful religions, and demonic forces are commonly found in the genre, […]

The continuing adventures of Agents Irene, Spatula and Special Agent Sockenpowder

Hello. Welcome back to the adventure. If you’re just joining in you should know that Irene and Spatula are on a mission to civilize Earth. Oh yeah, along with Special Agent Sockenpowder. Who spent the first week of the journey sitting by a communications panel. He barely grunted when Spatula told the story. ‘The Darangula […]

George Snufflebuff and the GombleCast

The deserted village in Coolaney. Episode 4 of Chronscast. Sorcery. And a 100 word story: George Snufflebuff didn’t expect to ever meet Lady Pungerwacker. Hers was the most popular GombleCast in the human colonies. She interviewed random strangers going about their day. They talked, she listened, and everyone tuned in. Except George. ‘Stupid nonsence’, he […]

Chronscast Episode 4 – Swords & Deviltry! — This Literature Life

Today we’re joined by Stephen Cox, the author of the science-fiction drama Our Child Of The Stars, and the newly-published sequel, Our Child Of Two Worlds, both published by Jo Fletcher Books. Stephen’s with us to take a dive into Fritz Leiber’s swords-and-sorcery classic, Swords And Deviltry, which introduces two of fantasy’s greatest heroes, the […] […]

A review of Immortelle by Justin Swanton

Have you ever wanted to visit outer space but just didn’t have the money? If you have, then Justin Swanton’s hard science fiction novel Immortelle might be just the ticket for you. The story is an example of what the British intelligence agents in Ernst Kilroy’s Project Trojan called ‘highly skilled science fiction.’ According to […]

Vlad the dementer

The sad truth is most people who seek out leadership are cunts, and can cause unspeakable harm without a use by date.

The problem with fucking in a post apocalyptic wasteland

Getting the ride is not easy in a post apocalyptic wasteland. To be honest, any kind of relationship is pretty much impossible. If you meet another human; kill them -and take their stuff. Or they kill you. Everyone still living knows them’s the rules. With one exception. Fucking. And only in very rare circumstances. It […]