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It's not too often someone's passing gets the attention of the President of the United States. But then again, it's not every day that the world loses a legend like Ray Bradbury. President Barack Obama shared his love of Bradbury's "gift for storytelling," and remembered the great despite the lat ...

His work influenced an entire genre, from books to television to film. And even living into his 90s was not enough to curb the impact -- and the sense of humor -- this man had. Ray Bradbury, author of such literary classics as "Fahrenheit 451" and "The Illustrated Man" died Tuesday. He was 91. ...

While the Oscars are behind us, the awards season is never truly over. For science-fiction fans, attention is turned to the Hugo Awards, presented every year at the World Science Fiction Society, whose convention is being held this year in Reno, Nevada beginning Aug. 17. The Hugo Awards, giv ...

Actor Sylvester McCoy only played The Doctor for two years, but his time at the controls of the Tardis has stayed with him. So much so that he would love a chance to reprise his role on the modernized "Doctor Who" BBC series. "I am a part of it, it hasn't ever gone away and I celebrate the 21 ...

Conventions have become a staple of science-fiction fandom. When Isaac Asimov, Frederik Pohl, Robert Heinlein and Ray Bradbury attended the first WorldCon, there were 200 attendees. Fandom has grown by giant leaps and bounds and now includes genres the original sciencefictionists could only imag ...

I always enjoying read feedback from readers and other writers to something I've written, whether they agree with me or not. Not only does it let me know that my columns are being read, but it gives me food for thought, other viewpoints to consider, and allows me to second guess myself and see if I' ...

One of the most important lessons I learned in life was the importance of humor. It helps one keep their sanity when the troubles of life pile on you. As a wise man once told me, Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you cry alone. However, humor is a very tricky art. One has to be very c ...