We’re Ready! Beta Readers Needed for Spire.
Hello there! I hope you’re all doing well. I’ll keep this short and sweet. Spire is ready for eyes other than mine. If you read Opposable and would be interested in being a beta reader for the follow-up, Spire, hop on board! If you haven’t read Opposable, but are...
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Badass Sci Fi: “Building Badder Worlds”
“Building Badder Worlds”; it’s not just a cheesy ripoff of the Weyland-Yutani slogan, but Badass Sci Fi’s mission. Now, I’m no expert worldbuilding guy, but I do tinker a bit. I know worldbuilding is more than slapping a bunch of continents on a globe and naming them, but let’s...
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Badass Sci Fi Update- January 2021- Opposable Reviews, Spire Progress, and 3 New Pages for the Website
Greetings! I hope your new year is starting out well. It’s about to get weller. Here’s your Badass Sci Fi Update for January 2021: more positive reviews for Opposable, three new pages on the website, and we’re still in need of some beta readers for Spire. Here’s another positive...
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Badass Sci Fi Dominates NaNoWriMo. Spire Coming Soon. Beta Readers Needed.
For the third year in a row, and four out of the last five, Badass Sci Fi grabbed NaNoWriMo by the scruff and dragged it through over fifty thousand words of badassery. As a result of our domination, Spire evolved from random, scattered chapters to a cohesive story, and...
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The Horrors of Location Scouting (Implementation)
Happy Halloween and NaNo Eve! Let’s chat about location scouting. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE my road trips and location scouting. I consider it an essential part of my writing and a luxury I do not take for granted. The horror comes when tasked with culling my experience...
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Opposable: Free and Fork-Proof
Opposable: Free and Fork-Proof Howdy! I hope everyone is doing well. Big news! Opposable will be free, but only for three days (Oct. 27 – Oct. 29)! Why? Let’s see… To celebrate Halloween? Maybe. To celebrate NaNoWrimo and the anticipated first draft completion of Opposable‘s sequel, Spire? Sure, why...
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Opposable Review- Amanja Reads Too Much- 4/5 😼🚀Cats In Space
First off, I’d like to thank Amanja for reviewing Opposable for her fantastic blog, Amanja Reads Too Much! She has the voice of a true aficionado and posts reviews of novels, graphic novels, comics, non-fiction, and more all the time. Check it out! Then read the full reviews of...
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Badass Sci Fi Loves Lucy- The Evolution of Opposable (Minds)- Part 3
Badass Sci Fi Loves Lucy- The Evolution of Opposable (Minds)- Part 3 Here it is, the post you’ve all been waiting for. After a crude lesson on human evolution and an introductory course on anatomy and physiology of the opposable thumb, it’s finally time to enter the realm of...
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Badass Sci Fi Loves Lucy- The Evolution of Opposable (Thumbs)- Part 2
Badass Sci Fi Loves Lucy- The Evolution of Opposable (Thumbs)- Part 2 In the previous post, we discussed why Badass Sci Fi loves Lucy (2014) and Lucy (3.2 mya). We also looked at the science in science fiction, and dispelled the 10% brain use myth. Finally, we subjected ourselves...
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Badass Sci Fi Loves Lucy- The Evolution of Opposable (Thumbs)- Part 1
Badass Sci Fi Loves Lucy- The Evolution of Opposable (Thumbs)- Part 1 I know what you’re thinking. That’s a lie. I don’t. I haven’t taken any CPH4. What I do know, however, is Badass Sci Fi loves Lucy. But, why? Firstly, Lucy wears it’s flaws on its sleeveless cocktail...
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Badass Sci Fi’s History of 2020 Future Nows- Part 1
Dystopias, Post-Apocalyptic Wastelands, Cities of the Future, Dragons; Sci Fi has always given us plenty to look forward to, but what happens when we look back at futures that are supposed to be happening now? Listen, I already know this post is gonna be a friggin train wreck caused...
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Opposable is Free! Badass Sci Fi Needs Your Help to Make it Huge!
Greetings Allies! To celebrate the one year anniversary of Opposable‘s original launch date, Father’s Day, the Summer Solstice, and the 30th anniversary of Robocop 2, Total Recall, and Ghost Dad’s release (all released in June 1990), I’m running my first free promo on Amazon! I need help! And I...
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5 Badass Sci Fi Guilty Pleasures (And One Great Deal)
I’m not abandoning my series on sci fi movies in the ’90s (entirely), but after stumbling across an interesting article, I had to respond. Plus, the Opposable ebook will be available for free for five days starting tomorrow! 1 am MST to be exact. I’ll be up. Will you?...
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FUN AND GAMES
As always, I hope everyone is striving to be safe, sane, calm, tolerant, vigilant, and happy. Perseverance and integrity are key. Short post here. I just wanted to check in and let you know the website’s been tweaked (again). I put some silly time-wasters under the 🎵FUN🧩 tab. If...
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5 Early ’90s Badass Sci Fi Gems That Deserve Another Look
All right, back to business. As the temps enter the ’90s, and we see the 30th anniversary of Total Recall‘s release (June 1, 1990), lets take a look at some less successful (yet no less entertaining) movies released in the early ’90s. This will kick off a series of...
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“…Certainly Never Boring…” Book Reviews Deep Dive: Trade Publications, Book Bloggers, and Readers
I’d like to start off by saying I hope everyone is staying safe, sane, and keeping their wits about them. My thoughts go out to friends and family, marginalized individuals and communities, no matter their struggle, and everyone just trying to preserve a modicum of humanity out there. Sometimes...
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Opposable Review #2: 4 out of 5~ Foreword Clarion Reviews
We have two-factor authentication. It’s no fluke, unless it’s a double fluke. I am so appreciative of everyone’s support, feedback, and encouragement. We’re doing this! …a punk rock road trip novel featuring manipulative aliens,psychic cats with opposable thumbs, and blood and guts galore. The action and settings are described...
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Opposable Review: We’ve Got (Blue)Ink On Our Hands
I hope you’re all doing well. I’m excited and a little shocked by this. _____ Breakneck-paced, action-packed, and highly entertaining, this novel isn’t for everyone, but those who enjoy their literary escapism with a touch of WTF will enjoy this science fiction romp immensely. BlueInk Review _____ I mean,...
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Opposable- 2nd Edition Now Available for Kindle Unlimited and in Paperback!
. Greetings! I hope everyone is doing well! Opposable is available on Kindle Unlimited! If you have KU, you should check it out. I’ve verified the following material is relatively clean: Cover, title pages, copyright page, dedication, most of the table of contents, the beginning of ch. 11, most...
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The Union of Ultimate Badasses
Howdy, all. I hope you’re doing well. It’s been a few. Short post. Just wanted to share Badass Sci Fi’s new page- The Union of Ultimate Badasses. All right, that’s it. More news coming soon! Check out Opposable! $6.99 or try the first four chapters free. Also on Kindle...
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Opposable Cover Reveal: Revenge of the Rating Card and Dissecting Book Covers and Copyright Pages
. I hope y’all are maintaining out there! The second edition cover is complete and ARCs are being printed as we speak! Check out the artist’s, Michael Molinet, portfolio. . Pre-order the eBook for $2.99, but hurry! It could go live any day now! . And don’t forget to...
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Pre-Order Opposable- 2nd Edition eBook for $2.99 on Amazon Now!
. I hope everyone is remaining safe and sane. I’ve been working frantically to get the second edition ready for Kindle, and eventually, print. I promise it’s close, close enough to officially announce the Pre-Order (and FYI, it’ll be ready much sooner than Amazon’s release date of June 27)....
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Won’t Get April Fooled Again: Who’s Next on the Funniest Badass Sci Fi Movies List?
. Greetings. Safety and sanity to all. No pranks, but I’ve gathered a shitload of fools. I’m not sure what The Who has to do with this, but since they’re involved, here’s their best tune. Won’t Get Fooled Again- The Who- Who’s Next (1971) Back To Business I’ve put...
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Opposable V2.0: It’s Got Emojis!
. Wishing safety and sanity for all. Opposable- Second Edition is ready! It’s been sent to the printer and eBook converter, but I have the PDF proof on my grubby little laptop just waiting for you! IT’S FREE! No strings attached (reviews and feedback are welcome and appreciated). All...
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Opposable V2.0 Virtual Launch Is Coming: Sooner Than You (Or I) Thought
. I hope everyone is staying safe and sane. Here at Badass Sci Fi, we’ve been busy. Design review for the second edition of Opposable is nearly complete! That means it will be ready for you, for free, very soon. I still have to figure out Kindle stuff, but...
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3 Badass Sci Fi Pandemic Movies to Watch While Under Quarantine
. First off, good health to all. Stay safe, make informed decisions, and for the love of all that is good in the world, be excellent to each other. But if you’re gonna hole up and ride this out, you might as well put something truly apocalyptic on the...
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Badass Sci Fi’s Cell Block B: Maximum Security- Humanoid Class
. I’m feeling bad today and need to hang out with some of my favorite villains. You know the person, the one who plays the Axis in Axis and Allies, picks the Empire on Star Wars: Commander, and would much rather get an autograph from Kurtwood Smith than Peter...
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The Definition of Inanity: Opposable- Call for Reviewers and Launch.
. If you’re interested in joining Opposable‘s Advance Reviewers or Launch squad, or know someone who might be, send me an email from the Badass Sci Fi Facebook page or the About page on Badassscifi.com. Thanks! And no, I didn’t forget the ‘s’ in the title. While I may...
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Aliens Vs. Robocop- Who Will Reign as King (or Queen) of Badass Sci Fi?
__ This is a continuation of the Badass Sci Fi movies of the 80’s series, capturing 1986 and 1987, but make no mistake, the winner of this showdown will be crowned sovereign, monarch, tyrant, and overlord of Badass Sci Fi filmdom. You may wonder why these two beauties consistently...
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Opposable 2020: Now With 15% Less Fat (and ∞ % More Bonus Material)
. Okay, so I just blew my own mind a little bit. I was reviewing the timeline for getting the first edition of Opposable published. At this time last year, I hadn’t even sent Opposable out for its first content edit. That wouldn’t happen until February 22nd. So, between...
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Badass Sci Fi Revamped For 2020!
_ Opposable Relaunch Coming Soon! Then- Spire! The revised edition of Opposable is entering the final stages of preparation for re-release. If you read or purchased the first edition, thank you! Contact me and I’ll hook you up with the new edition! Thanks in large part to writing the...
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NaNoWriMo, HămBōCrăMō, and Showing Opposable Love
NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) officially begins November 1 at 12:00:01 a.m., and since I’ll most likely be sporting a massive sugar buzz from binging on Halloween candy, I’ll be writing. NaNoWriMo is a nonprofit organization that focuses on writing fluency education, including a Young Writers Program and Camp...
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Badass Sci Fi’s New Wave 101: Don’t Worry, It’s Non Credit-Bearing
But let’s start with a quiz anyway. How many artists represented in the collage can you name? I’ll give it to you straight. Before my latest trip down the rabbit hole, I could name fifteen (I replaced a couple I couldn’t to make myself feel better). If you can...
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The Thing and Blade Runner Escape From New York. Mad Max 2.- Badass Sci Fi 1980-83
As mentioned in the post, An Alien and a Phantasm Walk Into a Bar. Mad Max Ducks., Badass Sci Fi officially made 1979 a part of the 80s based solely on it spawning these three genre mainstays. The dawning of the 80s brought with it a glorious coalescence of...
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The FallCon and the Snowstorm: Weathering- Badass Sci Fi Style
“You’ve been a huge pain in my ass, but at least you’re not a complete moron, […] just overwhelmingly ignorant, […] and honest, as well as dangerously naïve.”– Ashleigh I think she just gave me a double-decker insult sandwich.– Dr. Vanderbilt Taken from Opposable- The Halteres Chronicles- Book One...
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No Bleepin’ Way: How Sturgill Simpson Got Badass Sci Fi to Listen to Country Music and Watch Anime (at the same time)
That’s a good start. Sweet banner. Alright, let’s get to it. SOUND & FURY (spelled properly using ALL CAPS) is Sturgill Simpson’s new album and accompanying anime featurette (a skosh over 41 minutes) currently available on Netflix. Sturgill Simpson had always floated around in our periphery as a recognizable...
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Self-Publishing: A Dream…To Some, A Nightmare To Others!
I’m not going to bury the lead here. This is not an advice column. This is not a list of the 5 to infinity biggest mistakes self-published authors make. And contrary to the imagery, this will not be about how my four-colored pen or laptop is Excalibur, or how...
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Troping Balls: Why Badass Sci Fi Loves Tropes
“A trope, particularly in cinema, since neither of you give off the impression of being well-read, is a widely recognized storytelling convention containing several layers of contextual meaning for the intended audience, thus creating an identifiable visual upon which said observer can relate based on prior knowledge. Examples include...
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Opposable’s Big Day: The Summer Solstice and Badasstronomy
This is the path of a solar system through the cosmos. It’s also the path my mind takes when I start thinking about some of the concepts I tried to integrate into Opposable. June 21st, the Summer Solstice, is a very important day in Opposable. Do you want to...
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BADASS SCI FI BATTLE ROYALE
To Celebrate the Upcoming Launch of Opposable, Badass Sci Fi Gathered Icons of Badass Cinema To Throw Down. Join us in a no holds barred, triple elimination, round robin, Kumite style tournament to decide who (or what) is the most Badass character in cinematic history. The rules are simple,...
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Opposable Has a Rating: B for…You Know
Once I threw down the shackles of inhibition and wrote from the heart, I finally found my voice. I also discovered my heart had some pretty nasty chambers. I realized my voice was crude, and inappropriate, and violent, and often hilarious (at least I think so). Which is not...
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The Wandering Earth: Not Bad, But Not Quite Badass.
In my ongoing quest to define what constitutes Badass Sci Fi; I read, research, search my feelings, and watch movies. The more I investigate, the more I define exactly what it takes for Science Fiction to be Badass. So, as I post reviews, points are given for desired elements...
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Badass Sci Fi, Opposable, and the Library of Congress?
Domestic cat nursing kittens; Tachibana, Morikuni, 1679-1748, artist; 1720. I promise, there’s lots o’ great stuff in this post, including incredible, FREE, sharable images! But first, Toot, Toot! I changed my mind. I didn’t want to bury the lead, but your entertainment is more important to me! While I...
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1979- An Alien and a Phantasm Walk Into a Bar. Mad Max Ducks.
‘Cause, you see, the Alien and the Tall Man are, um, tall, and Mel Gibson is only 5’10”. Anyway, sorry it took me so long to get back to you, but I’ve got exciting news…later. Now, let’s find out why Badass Sci Fi officially made 1979 part of the...
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Cats With Opposable Thumbs and the Fall of Man: How Love, Death & Robots Got It Wrong
Late one evening, my cousin (RJT) sent me an urgent text. I needed to watch Three Robots, episode two of the Netflix anthology series, Love, Death & Robots, ASAP. Twenty-Two hours later, I watched Three Robots; a humorous little ditty featuring three robots, wandering through a post-apocalyptic urban wasteland,...
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Badass Sci Fi is in Business!
I know, I know. It seems like I’ve been talking about getting published forever. I looked in my archives and discovered I finished the first draft of Opposable (sans Halteres) in 2009. I first started receiving ideas about Halteres proper back in 2003. These works contain ideas gathered through...
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GUNS! GUNS! GUNS!
This my top Badass Sci Fi firearms list. There are many like it, but this one is mine. -Taken from The United States Marine Corps Rifleman’s Creed and Full Metal Jacket. I scoured the internet and found dozens of lists. There’s even the IMFDB; The Internet Movie Firearm Database. ...
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GIVE YOUR PAIN A PSEUDONYM
The SCATHE (Self Contained Arca Trochia Hub Engine)- a device actuating the Spire by draining thought energy from favored conscripts (individuals possessing unusually fertile minds). In electrical terms, the favored conscripts act as batteries, Arca Trochia provides the circuit, and the SCATHE is the transformer. When activated, the SCATHE...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 5- Part II
Transcription update- FINISHED! 388 entries, 283 pages. It seems fitting I complete the transcription process as we get to the most crucial part of the road trip in these posts. Who knows, I may be generous enough to leave in some juicy details today. 06-16-18- Entry 272- [not yet]...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 5- Part I
Transcription update- 378 entries, 270.5 pages. 10 to go. I WILL be done tomorrow! But we’re just getting started in Sedona. Let’s hike, Badass Sci Fi style! I know it’s a little messy, but so was The Second Hike. Times are in red, so yeah, I started on the...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 4- Part V
Transcription update- 363 entries, 256 pages. Into day 10; the last full day of the journey, and the longest day of the year! Which brings me back to today. Now, I’m juggling three different timelines here. Where I am in my blog posts, where I am in my transcriptions,...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 4- Part IV
Transcription update- 349 entries, 239 pages. Finished with Day 8. What a doozy that was! Gettin’ down to it. Now let’s get to Sedona! 06-15-18- Entry 257- Clarkdale, Arizona Clarkdale, Arizona… Another fucking roundabout. Sorry, it’s so distracting. Three miles to Cottonwood… Another roundabout. Gonna be startin’ into these...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 4- Part III
Transcription update- 341 entries, 230 pages. Half way through day 8! We’re getting closer! Right now, we’re getting closer to Sedona! 06-15-18- Entry 248- Highway 89A East of Prescott Pretty much the Prescott Valley is just…a southern extension of the Chino Valley. Lots of new housing developments on the...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 4- Part II
Transcription update- 328 entries, 216 pages. I know, pretty light day, but the end is in sight. Almost finished with Day 7! Now let’s get to some serious, secret, special location scouting! 06-15-18- Entry 235- South on 89 Between Ash Fork and Chino Valley …Not completely desolate. Accessible by...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 4- Part I
Transcription update- 320 entries, 207 pages. Finished Day 6! Now let’s get back to Route 66! 06-15-18- Entry 219- Highway 40 East of Kingman, Arizona Headin’ east on 40 into the heart of the sunrise… Great song by Yes by the way. Actually we’re not…heading into the heart of...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 3- Part V
Transcription update- 295 entries, 191.5 pages. Finished with Day 5! But right now, let’s get back to Route 66… 06-14-18- Entry 206- West on Route 66 between Seligman and Peach Springs How much time am I gonna have after it gets dark…to be on this road? It’ll be fuckin’...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 3- Part IV
Transcription update- 263 entries, 178 pages. Finished with day 4. Made it to Sedona! But you’ll have to wait for that. Right now, Route 66! Let’s go! 06-14-18- Entry 198- Route 66 East of Seligman Maybe…Ashleigh decides to take this…little detour on Route 66…because she is apprehensive about [except...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 3- Part III
No transcription update this time. I’m gonna do that later whist I have no internet. Let’s hit it! 06-14-18- Entry 179- Trying to Leave Grand Canyon National Park Karma has struck. I am the moron. I have no idea where I am in this park… Uh, it helps if...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 3- Part II
Transcription update- 255 entries, 165.5 pages. Just made it to Jerome, Arizona. Can’t wait to tell you about that incredible little town. But now, the first hike, part two. 06-14-18- Entry 163- Indian Garden Just got to…just a sec…Indian Garden. Took me about an hour to get from Pipe...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 3- Part I
Transcription update- 239 entries, 152.5 pages. More than half way through day four. But today, the first hike. Let’s get to it! 06-14-18- Entry 154- On 64 north heading to the Grand Canyon So, I’m on my way back to the Grand Canyon! Missed the sunrise, but it’s comin’...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 2- Part VII
Transcription update- 214 Entries, 139 pages. Finished with day 3! I promise, I’m more judicious with subsequent days. You’ll love it! And now, the aftermath of my night stroll… 06-13-18- Entry 147- Near [location deleted] in the Grand Canyon National Park So that was a fuckin’ adventure! My little…attempt...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 2- Part VI
Transcription Update- 205 Entries, 128.1 pages. I’m gonna warn you right now; I’m getting scared just thinking about writing this next post… 06-13-18- Entry 146- East on 64 through Grand Canyon National Park Goin’ east on 64…backtrackin’ a little bit…’cause I wanted to get a feel…for what it’s like...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 2- Part V
Transcription update; 194 entries, 118 pages. Exactly half way through. We’re really scootin’ now! Let’s get back to the Grand Canyon! 06-13-18- Entry 142- Grand Canyon South Rim near Yavapai Point and Geology Museum Just got finished…watchin’ the sun set over Grand Canyon. It’s about 8:05 Pacific Daylight time. ...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 2- Part IV
Gettin’ back in rhythm after the holiday. 159 entries, 102 pages. Let’s get right to it! 06-13-18- Entry 135- Grand Canyon South Rim There are points on the road where I’m all by myself at either 11:40 or 10:40 depending on the time zone. The conifers are much taller...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 2- Part III
Alright, back to it. 149 Entries, 94 pages. I know, I’m slowing down, but it’s a holiday week and family is important. I’m squeezin’ in as much writing as I can during the quiet moments. Well, let’s quit wasting time and get into some ‘deep’ thoughts about the Grand...
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The Secrets of Octor Sulcus Revealed
But not now. What I will tell you; I’m lying in the dark in an upstairs bedroom at my family’s cabin. And I’m trying to be quiet. I challenged myself to post every day until I completed the Badass Road Trip. This day got a little away from me,...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 2- Part II
Transcription update- 146 Entries, 90 pages. What, you only did 3 entries? Listen, one was 19:46 and I talked the whole time. Six and a quarter pages for that one alone. I’m also gonna tell you, there are no visuals for this post other than maps. Just the ramblings...
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Finally! Day Two! Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 2- Part I
Transcription update- 143 Entries, 82.33 pages. Almost finished with day two! Many maps required for this stretch. There’s some fantastic detail coming up as I journey through the Grand Canyon. But first… 06-13-18- Entry 98- Cortez, Colorado “Could be…Gauge’s hometown. It’s a little, it’s a lot bigger than Dolores. ...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 1- Part V
Transcription update. 120 entries transcribed. 69 pages. About a third of the way through day two. Almost to the Grand Canyon! I can’t wait to share. But first, lets put a ribbon on an ‘extraordinary’ (we’ll get to that later) day 1. 06-12-18- Entry 91- Between Rico and Dolores...
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This Is Not Just Another Travelogue- This Is Badass Sci Fi- Day 1- Part IV
The Opposable Road Trip was, at it’s core, an exercise in immersion. I had already written about this adventure in the novel, though only briefly explored the places of which I wrote. How ridiculous is that? My two opposable thumbs are pointing directly at my face. What can I...
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Badass Sci Fi Road Trip- Day 1- Part III
I know, I keep changing the name. Good news; I finally finished transcribing the first day’s voice notes! 95 entries, 54 pages. Bad news; I’ll probably have to redo the first 40 or so, because not only was I just getting my transcribing legs, but…well, that’s it. Good news;...
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Opposable Road Trip- Day 1- Part II
I got through transcribing 63 voice entries, hand writing 30 pages and taking a total of about 10 hours. Updated calculations- 185 pages and 62 hours to complete. Now, these are not ‘notes’. This is not a summary, it’s a true transcript. I’m putting in every er, um, pause,...
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