This is part two of my interview with Hugh Howey. In the first interview we discuss his journey as a writer in general and the success of his Wool Series specifically. I have to confess I didn’t intend to write …
Continue ReadingHugh Howey is the indie author behind the Wool series which recently held six out of the top ten spots on the Amazon.com Science Fiction best sellers list. I had a chance to sit down with Hugh and discuss the …
Continue ReadingHere is a pop quiz for you: In early 2012, what author owned six of the top ten spots on the science fiction best sellers lists at Amazon.com? Would you believe it if I told you that author was an …
Continue ReadingFor most of us, if we remember Bill Carter it is because of his documentary Miss Sarajevo which Bono produced and wrote a song about by the same name. What some of us may not understand is that for a …
Continue ReadingI distinctly remember the first time I saw Dragon’s Lair as a kid. I was transfixed. Here was a video game; only it wasn’t. It was an animated movie in which I could play a part. Obviously, story-driven games have …
Continue ReadingIn the first post on data mining and kids, I argued parents should be cautious when it comes to corporate data mining and advertising aimed at their children. Children are more prone to be influenced by stories told to them …
Continue ReadingFor two very different reasons, this has not been a great week if you’re a fan of science fiction books and media, particularly space opera. Let me explain: first, I wonder whether or not studio executives will still green-light new …
Continue ReadingRemember the movie The Minority Report? It is based upon a Philip K. Dick novel of the same name. Well, the movie is supposed to portray an implausible dystopian society of the future in which people’s consumer information is used to …
Continue ReadingI am a huge proponent of literacy programs for kids. Reading, vocabulary, and writing skills are strong predictors for success in life. So I was excited to find that Reading Rockets — a national literacy initiative of WETA, the PBS …
Continue ReadingSo about a month ago I suggested that we hold a book discussion regarding A Princess of Mars, the first science fiction novel in the John Carter series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. I had not had a chance to read …
Continue ReadingNot much of a weekend for for Andrew Stanton, was it? Well, Stanton can’t write and direct The Incredibles every time out, can he? And as our managing editor Matt Blum pointed out on a podcast a couple of weeks …
Continue ReadingMany others added their great suggestions as well. So there you have it. Between the two lists, you have enough geeky material to last you from ages 0 to 10 (and beyond). Happy reading!
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Continue ReadingYou’re invited to game night! When: Friday March ______, 7 PM to 11 PM If I meant for this to say 7PM to Just Before Dawn, it would say so. It says 11PM. Thus 10:30 is not an appropriate time …
Continue ReadingA couple of weeks ago we here at GeekDad highlighted the opportunity to read A Princess of Mars for free through a variety of ebook formats before the movie arrives in theaters March 9th. Here at GeekDad we are planning …
Continue ReadingToday in 1930, Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto! Although the discovery wasn’t announced by the Lowell observatory until early March. Recently that rebellious little ball of ice may have been kicked out of the planet club, but its discovery by the …
Continue ReadingOne of Diana Stanley’s Illustrations for the 1952 British Editions of The Borrowers by Mary Norton The English language version of the Studio Ghibli film The Secret World of Arrietty arrives in theaters today (check out Matt Blum’s review and …
Continue ReadingOverview: Hex-A-Gon from Catalyst Game Labs is an abstract strategy game which is one part Checkers and one part Peg Game. Players: 1 to 5 Age: 13 and up (more like 10 and up) Retail: $39.99 Rating: Wunderbar! An enjoyable and …
Continue ReadingHigh School Drama Overview: Are you hot or not? High School Drama takes the high school clique and turns it into a game. Players: 2 to 5 Age: 13 and up (More for theme than gameplay) Retail: $12.50 Rating: An enjoyable card game held …
Continue ReadingThe relationship I have with the Magic Tree House series of books can’t exactly be called love/hate, more like love/mildly irritated. First of all, they are fantastic for kids who read at about a third grade level. Mary Pope Osborne has …
Continue ReadingHere at GeekDad, Fritz and Stephen have a special place in our hearts. The EepyBird duo single-handedly exalted the Coke and Mentos internet fad to a pinnacle of geek experimentation, humor, and art. Back in 2010, we showed you they were using …
Continue ReadingSo while we all wish we had a better means for choosing books than just the cover, for better or worse, that cover art is where many book sales start. Frankly, I think the cover art is one of the …
Continue ReadingFor those of you gamer geeks out there who can’t wait for Gen Con, or live in the Pacific Northwest, registration is open for the 14th annual GameStorm convention in Vancouver, Washington. Located in the Portland, Oregon, metro area, this …
Continue ReadingWhen I heard Andrew Stanton from Pixar had decided to bring Edgar Rice Burroughs’ John Carter novels to the screen, I took note. Stanton is either the writer, director, or both behind many of the best Pixar animated features, including …
Continue ReadingThose of us raising geek generation 2.0 face some unique challenges. Besides having to make sure they see Episode IV first, explaining why neither Megan Fox nor Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is nearly as cool as as the original animated Mikaela Banes, …
Continue ReadingParents are always concerned about the media their kids consume and the messages it codes on their developing minds. So when it comes to the grand animated stories, who does a better job at delivering the messages you think are …
Continue ReadingWhen I first saw the Hobbit trailer, I was pretty excited. My inner fan-boy erupted with a huge roar of approval. So much of it is right: the dwarves, Martin Freeman as Bilbo, comedy, a cool battle with the trolls, …
Continue ReadingI promise: I tried to hate this book, I really did! Up front, I beg all of my fellow members of the cult of Catan to forgive me if you can. I mean, I pretty much despise the idea of …
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