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 but, as of January 2023, I also own a machine running Mac OS 9.2)
- Reading and Reviewing Fiction
- The odd bit of UI/UX design or literary theory
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Author Archives: Stephan Sokolow
Fanfiction – Willow the Gargoyle
Willow the Gargoyle by Jonakhensu Length: 1 Chapter, Ongoing Sources: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gargoyles Rating: 4/5 As a beta reader, it’s not that difficult to find yourself wishing people could write faster. Today’s example is “Willow the Gargoyle” by … Continue reading
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Cool Stuff – Graphviz
Ever wished you had a graph for something but didn’t want to put in the effort to draw it by hand using Dia? (If you’ve ever used Visio, that’s what Dia is like… but it’s free) Graphviz (my new favorite … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – No Need For Destiny
No Need For Destiny by Innortal Length: 15 Chapters, Ongoing Sources: Ranma ½, Tenchi Muyo, Sailor Moon, and many other minor sources Rating: 5/5 I’m always happy to find new Tenchi Muyo fanfiction, but this fic would get a high … Continue reading
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Humor – Animaniacs – The Monkey Song
Animaniacs – The Monkey Song If you’ve never seen the first episode of Animaniacs, you at least owe it to yourself to see this song. If you’ve already seen it, watch it again anyway. There’s always time for nostalgia. (and … Continue reading
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Fanfiction – Make A Wish
Make A Wish by Rorschach’s Blot Length: 50 Chapters, Complete (plus several sequels) Sources: Harry Potter (Concept from “The Man Who Knew Too Little”) Rating: 5/5 And now the Harry Potter fanfic which is a candidate for “most 3rd-party sequels”: … Continue reading
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TED Talks – Ken Robinson: Do Schools Kill Creativity?
TED Talks – Ken Robinson: Do Schools Kill Creativity? If you haven’t already, watch this video. He’s got a great sense of humor and an important point to make.
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Humor – Rawest Forest, Drop the Dodongo
For those of you who, in 4chan vernacular, need to “lurk moar”, here are a couple of flash music vids that I think you’ll like. Mario RPG: Rawest Forest Zelda CD-i Remix: Drop the Dodongo (Warning: Humorous use of profanity) … Continue reading
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