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October 20, 2013

October 18, 2013

Video Science Fiction Has Received Over 2000 views at YouTube!

Degranon: A Science Fiction Adventure. Winner of a StoneWall Society Pride in the Arts Award.

"Revenge," by Plain White T's, used by permission.



Video Text:


For centuries, the Maintainers gained power and reinforced bigotry with their constitutional amendments and their superior strength.



Our parents thanked the Supreme Science Council for giving us the virus that protects us from
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Published on October 18, 2013 14:26

“Rent” – Review by Lauren Estlinbaum

Lubbock, Texas: As expected, I loved the local production of Rent. I also came across a review that captures it well.


I would recommend this production to anyone.--Lauren Estlinbaum


Read her review at The HUB @ TTU.
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Published on October 18, 2013 14:21

October 13, 2013

Gay Marriage Proposal in SciFi Adventure

Jase-Dawn cocked his head.

Telius quickly added, “Still listening.”



“He needed to take his mind off the seizures. Remember those machines at Argen’s party, the tonal androids that light up and play songs for children?”



“I loved those!” Telius tapped his boyfriend’s right knee. “Whatever happened to them?”



“The SSC just donated them to our schools. We’re adding music programs back to
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Published on October 13, 2013 08:35

October 12, 2013

Full Performance of "Seasons of Love" from "The Quarterback" | GLEE .

"Past and present glee club members perform 'Seasons of Love' from the RENT soundtrack."



A local production of Rent just started here in Lubbock. I love the movie and the DVD recording of the play's final Broadway performance, but I've never seen Rent live. Coincidentally, the most popular song from it appeared on Glee this week, in the episode that pays tribute to Cory Monteith.
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Published on October 12, 2013 09:13

October 10, 2013

Gay-themed science fiction. Free at Goodreads.

Even an alien invasion can’t stop Telius from marrying the man he loves.

Sons of Taldra, Chapter 1 Draft


Sons of Taldra, Chapter 2 Draft


Sons of Taldra, Chapter 3 Draft

The people of Valchondria face danger from one of their protectors and from an alien race of shapeshifters. Read the first three chapters.
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Published on October 10, 2013 20:02

Lubbock, Texas: Texas Tech University’s Department of Theatre & Dance presents RENT

"October 10th through 13th and 17th through 20th on the Maedgen Mainstage, located at 2812 18th Street between Boston and Flint Avenues. Curtain times for the 2013-2014 Mainstage Theatre season are 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sundays.

"A pop cultural phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates with audiences, with book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Larson and
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Published on October 10, 2013 13:32

October 6, 2013

Gay Movie Review: Tumbledown.

Director Todd Verow’s latest film involves a dangerous love triangle on a quiet mountain. Differing perspectives offer viewers a sometimes disturbing experience. Read my review at ThisWeekInTexas.Com.
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Published on October 06, 2013 16:51

October 4, 2013

September 28, 2013

Featured Website: Indie Mirror.

Indie Mirror describes itself as “a news and entertainment site dedicated to the success of independent artists, authors, film directors, musicians, and creative-types from all around the world.” The interactive site features news, reviews, interviews, promotion advice, and much more, with links to related posts.

Indie Mirror’s Listing of Degranon: A Science Fiction Adventure.


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Published on September 28, 2013 09:14