About the Author
I'm Stephan, a Linux user with a passion for open-source, UI/UX design, and exploring what makes fiction work.
In my spare time, I focus on (and write about):
- Programming (mainly in Python and Rust)
- Retrocomputing (mostly DOS)
- Reading and Reviewing Fiction
- The odd bit of UI/UX design or literary theory
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Category Archives: Otaku Stuff
Fanfiction – Loopholes
I decided that this story is so different from the usual Zero no Tsukaima/Familiar of Zero fare that it deserves a full review of its own. Loopholes by DschingisKhan The basic plot is that Louise summons Tabitha from across the … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – A Prince’s Duty
…and, in case you’re not into Naruto, here’s another one I had waiting in the wings: A Prince’s Duty by BonusPoints For all that Ranma ½ has a gender-transformative curse as such a central element of its narrative, there aren’t … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – A Drop of Poison
Since I blogged about something I don’t recommend, I shouldn’t keep people waiting for something I do recommend: A Drop of Poison by Angel of Snapdragons This is one of my old favourites. The gist is that, because Iruka is … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Mastermind Hunting
When I was in my teen years, I read a lot of stuff that isn’t as good as I remember. Normally, I don’t review it but, for a change, let’s review something that’s a bit of a study in contrasts. … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Invincible
Today’s fic is a little Harry Potter disaster movie slash Battlestar Galactica crossover named Invincible by Darth Marrs. The basic concept is that the plot of the movie 2012 has come to the Harry Potter setting, but the radiation involved … Continue reading
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Novel – The Wiz Biz
…and since I seem to be reviewing books in reverse order from when I read and took notes on them, today’s review will be The Wiz Biz by Rick Cook… an omnibus of Wizard’s Bane and The Wizardry Compiled and … Continue reading
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Comparative Lovecraft and “The Colour Out of Space”
Lately, I’ve been trying to clear out my backlog of purchased audiobooks while I get other things done… and one of the things I bought was a Groupees bundle of HorrorBabble H.P. Lovecraft readings. So far, The Colour Out of … Continue reading
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