About Me
RetroPhaseShift is a blog dedicated to science fiction in all its forms, with an initial focus on the televised variety. It may also contain posts on whatever sci-fi-related topics come to mind, from the tragedy of the Romulans to the frustration of ending on a cliffhanger that never gets resolved. I’m also a writer, and so in that sense I may discuss the tropes that I see in sci-fi works, maybe ones that are popular or ones that haven’t been used in a while, and the problems or benefits of utilizing them, in such a way that fans as well as other writers can enjoy it.
And as part of my pursuit of writing, I’ve also released my first novel, The Arcology, kicking off a series of books about private detective and hardboiled fanboy Lance Canela as he struggles to live an honest life in the dystopian, cyberpunk-influenced city of Kindred, circa 2052. Posts about my writing, the world of the novels, and book progress are all likely to be made as well.
In addition to posting here, I also contribute regularly to CutPrintFilm, typically reviewing more recent films. If you want more of my work, check me out over there! You can also find me on twitter @RetroPhaseShift, Facebook, GoodReads, and occasionally on Reddit with the same name.
Hi. Just finished binging on Stargate Universe over the 4th of July weekend, and encountered the ambiguity of the last episode. I greatly appreciate your summary of alternate sequels.
One thought on T.J., I’d put her in a “stasis” pod until such time as a cure for ALS was discovered. Seems obvious to me…
Much as I would have liked a 3rd season, I thought the ending consistent with the thesis “it’s the journey not the destination.” This ending was far better than Alphas…
Regarding promoting science fiction with another sci-fi author,
Hello. This June, I will be launching my new cyberpunk novel, Hemispheres, through RockHill Publishing. RockHill is an indie, traditional-model press in Virginia. After seeing your book The Arcology, I thought it would be mutually beneficial if we worked on social media, or through another platform, to promote one another’s works. This could be as simple as blogging about each other’s works, or more in-depth such as interviewing.
Feel free to visit my website at https://www.markeverglade.com for information on my novel. Its premise is about a tidal-locked planet where half the planet is always dark, and light itself is used as currency. A radical organization seeks to rotate the planet faster to bring light to everyone, rich and poor alike, while the government tries to stop them to protect the economy. My PR specialist is meeting with Neal Stephenson in person right before launch, so hopefully it will garner some attention.
Please let me know if you have anything in mind regarding promotion. It’s very difficult for authors to make it without networking and joining forces.
Best!
Mark