tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post8709552092355366797..comments2024-03-29T03:46:53.650-07:00Comments on Writing In Wonderland: AsimovSylvia Neyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09700149683391617521noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-81928507168419340682013-04-08T05:45:26.955-07:002013-04-08T05:45:26.955-07:00Love Asimov and I went on an "I, Robot" ...Love Asimov and I went on an "I, Robot" search, since I loved the movie. I think I will take up reading some more Asimov over the summer! <br />Thanks for stopping by :)Lexie Risinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00288269048048659493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-15022515004697260492013-04-04T20:48:50.906-07:002013-04-04T20:48:50.906-07:00As a teen, I devoured sci-fi and fantasy fiction, ...As a teen, I devoured sci-fi and fantasy fiction, and was a subscriber to Asimov's magazine.<br /><br />Somewhere during college, I stopped, no longer able to lose myself in the tales. I started reading mystery and suspense fiction instead.<br /><br />Now I split my reading between non-fiction and mystery/suspense.<br /><br />But this brought back some good memories...<br /><br />LCDiscConnectedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013919800637508392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-57478350026767908792013-04-04T13:49:48.882-07:002013-04-04T13:49:48.882-07:00I've been a Sci Fi fan since my dad snuck a Ca...I've been a Sci Fi fan since my dad snuck a Callahan's Crosstime Saloon into my hands. And that was followed by the wonderful world building of Alan Dean Foster.<br /><br />I've branched out since then, but I do tend to go back to those two childhood favourites.Crystal L. Kirkhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07281056232891451017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-60762303570634064072013-04-04T02:48:58.932-07:002013-04-04T02:48:58.932-07:00I love Asimov! Great post!I love Asimov! Great post!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235688815855167839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-88666428450246780482013-04-03T06:28:05.013-07:002013-04-03T06:28:05.013-07:00Great post. I'm going to try some Asimov now. ...Great post. I'm going to try some Asimov now. I do like the occasional foray into SF.Amanda Sainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00048199293487068879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-81484225801241848392013-04-02T13:29:59.838-07:002013-04-02T13:29:59.838-07:00Petedenton - I would try one of his short stories ...Petedenton - I would try one of his short stories first. That way you can get a sense of him without committing to a longer work. "Nightfall" has been recommended to me as I have not read it yet. I'd love to hear what you think if you read it.Sylvia Neyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700149683391617521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-59687482830113451832013-04-02T13:29:47.669-07:002013-04-02T13:29:47.669-07:00My recommendation would be to start with I Robot. ...My recommendation would be to start with I Robot. A series of short stories involving robots.<br /><br /><a href="http://henderson-jo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE</a><br />Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-54519855741236892042013-04-02T13:19:03.899-07:002013-04-02T13:19:03.899-07:00I've never read any Asimov. If I were to give ...I've never read any Asimov. If I were to give him a try it would be difficult to know where to start. Any suggestions:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-63454481447752991962013-04-02T06:53:24.803-07:002013-04-02T06:53:24.803-07:00Very interesting post. Think I'll add his name...Very interesting post. Think I'll add his name to my summer reading list. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-10586171044354768792013-04-01T22:03:55.756-07:002013-04-01T22:03:55.756-07:00I must read The Host now that it has been made int...I must read The Host now that it has been made into a film. Was always told it was rubbish. I'll make up my own mind. The thing about Asimov is how many of his predictions have become reality.<br /><br />All the best for the April challenge.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-31409121641228710442013-04-01T21:52:38.095-07:002013-04-01T21:52:38.095-07:00I have never really tried Sci-fi myself. Maybe I&#...I have never really tried Sci-fi myself. Maybe I'll start with Asimov's. :)<br />saniyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09072697790098152456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-5411176001083332202013-04-01T21:48:52.221-07:002013-04-01T21:48:52.221-07:00My love for A Wrinkle in Time caused me to read se...My love for A Wrinkle in Time caused me to read several of Madeleine L'Engle's books. I like some Scifi, but am more drawn to the substream of fantasy. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16903490863599975122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-3259480969204633192013-04-01T20:10:30.355-07:002013-04-01T20:10:30.355-07:00I think Star Trek is about my biggest foray into S...I think Star Trek is about my biggest foray into Scifi...and I had no clue we have a National Robotics Week! Interesting post.The Brown Recluse (TBR)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02842968253903586925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-69732807620730022472013-04-01T19:51:07.594-07:002013-04-01T19:51:07.594-07:00I went through a stage when all I would read was s...I went through a stage when all I would read was sci fi. That was long ago and far away. I'm afraid I hardly every read it anymore.<br /><br />Stopping by from A-Z.<br /><br />http://joycelansky.blogspot.comCatch My Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338761214938263819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-48908465319211234172013-04-01T19:49:19.781-07:002013-04-01T19:49:19.781-07:00I didn't know robots came with rules! LOL.I didn't know robots came with rules! LOL.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515397829167775263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-27542597732637994812013-04-01T19:23:52.087-07:002013-04-01T19:23:52.087-07:00Thanks for all the comments! I'm enjoying the ...Thanks for all the comments! I'm enjoying the challenge so far and am looking forward to some interesting posts.<br /><br />Sarah - I'll check out Nightfall - thanks for the recommendation.<br /><br />Juliet and Rob bear- I'm looking forward to stopping by.<br /><br />Sopphey - I've read a few, but not enough.<br /><br />James - I love that quote!<br /><br />Bethie - I enjoy star trek movies, but I've never read any of the book series. I guess the reason people classify scifi and fantasy together is because scifi is basically your fantasy of what the future could be. Similar rules to the stories, but instead of magic you have new technology.Sylvia Neyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700149683391617521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-70906330124780844992013-04-01T19:15:28.747-07:002013-04-01T19:15:28.747-07:00Ok, someone has to mention Star Wars, not just the...Ok, someone has to mention Star Wars, not just the movies, but the whole novel, comics, and everything it created. Welcome to the Dark Side. <br />I've always found it interesting that SciFi and Fantasy are linked together. I get the whole speculative thing and that some authors cross over, but they really aren't the same. Bethiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08984884363991238225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-88580432486088005462013-04-01T18:43:17.544-07:002013-04-01T18:43:17.544-07:00A Wrinkle in Time is a terrific book. I enjoyed it...A Wrinkle in Time is a terrific book. I enjoyed it immensely. I do like sci-fi books and shows. I'll have to check out Asimov. Love his robotic laws. heheAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06519655950073446857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-21105573808570114142013-04-01T18:32:44.022-07:002013-04-01T18:32:44.022-07:00Heard a quote from Mr. Asimov today on book radio:...Heard a quote from Mr. Asimov today on book radio: "If the doctor told me I had six minutes to live, I'd write faster"James R Tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13168637142696748279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-22682938822595652942013-04-01T17:26:46.634-07:002013-04-01T17:26:46.634-07:00I do love A Wrinkle in Time!I do love A Wrinkle in Time!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-78994184847308032502013-04-01T16:27:06.609-07:002013-04-01T16:27:06.609-07:00I don't really read sci-fi but I would give As...I don't really read sci-fi but I would give Asimov a chance. I'm always amazed with prolific writers and try to read their work once.<br /><br />Have you read any of his works?Sopphey Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05659743979829058161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-49845191188902609862013-04-01T15:59:45.662-07:002013-04-01T15:59:45.662-07:00Ah, wonderful as always!
Bear is just out of hibe...Ah, wonderful as always!<br /><br />Bear is just out of hibernation, and has taken up the A-Z Challenge again this year. I may have to stumble along for the first bit, but I expect to be there. Today: A as in Alphabet (which makes words).<br /><br />Please note that I have changed blogs.<br /><br />Blessings and Bear hugs!<br /><a href="http://bears-noting.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Bears Noting</a>Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-56811268837536344642013-04-01T15:59:02.974-07:002013-04-01T15:59:02.974-07:00Asimov is one of my favourites and many of them I ...Asimov is one of my favourites and many of them I read not that long after he wrote them. I used to have all his books but had to cut back. I also loved Ray Bradbury. Today one of my favourites is Catherine Asarao, she too is a scientist who writes novels. I read a lot of spec fic these days too.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog.<br /><br /><a href="http://henderson-jo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE</a>Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-31714273512088583292013-04-01T15:58:40.706-07:002013-04-01T15:58:40.706-07:00I'm not a big sci fi lover but do appreciate t...I'm not a big sci fi lover but do appreciate the growth of female protagonists in sci fi! Come visit us at http://citymusecountrymuse2012.blogspot.com/ where we are doing an original poem every day for the A-Z challenge and to celebrate National Poetry Month!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00088847302697137912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32407491425448969.post-30686445435907087602013-04-01T15:53:03.771-07:002013-04-01T15:53:03.771-07:00I think I saw this rules but I can't remember ...I think I saw this rules but I can't remember where. Robotics is an interesting matter.Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.com