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Name: VidarFavorite Books: The Culture series by Banks, anything by Philip K. Dick, The Gap cycle (is it the only space opera to be explicitly inspired by a real opera? Donaldson cites Wagners ring-cycle as his source material)
Favorite Genres: Space opera, dystopias, galactic empires.
Favorite TV shows: Any Star Trek; The Orville; Big Bang Theory
Favorite Movies: Blade Runner, Cube
Favorite Food: Oi, that's between me and Deliveroo (hush, nobody can know how many deliveries I get a month)
Day Job: Enterprise architect at a VC firm; writer
Hobbies: Writing, software development.
Other: Waiting for my first novel to be published (due out ~October), editing my second, and started planning out the third - they're part of a first of what's planned to be 10-12 6-book cycles (so 60-72 books... yes, I'm insane to plan that far ahead) charting humanity's first step into interstellar space, and major interstellar war.
EDIT: Donaldson, not Stephenson.. Gah...
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Teresa wrote: "Welcome Vidar!"Thank you...
I don't know of any other sci-fi of any sort based on an opera, but that doens't mean they don't exist. As long as it isn't Madame Butterfly.
Just recalled there is a Star Trek novel, "How Much for Just the Planet" which takes it's inspiration from the operettas of Gilbert & Sullivan.
Hey folks, I’m Nic, and I get to be a database engineer for my day job, which is at least as exciting as it sounds, if not less so. Space opera has been a thing for me since a childhood of Star Trek and the Lensman series of books. My favorite books tend to change over time and with my mood, but I’ve been incredibly impressed by the Expeditionary Force series by Craig Alanson and the Frontlines series by Marko Kloos. There is always space in my reading list for a Discworld novel every now and then, plus the Remembrance of Earth’s Past series is amazing (and bleak). Not to mention the Commonwealth stuff by Peter F. Hamilton. These lead somewhat into my preferred genre which is military SF. I’ve never quite understood why that takes such a hold on me, maybe it was reading Starship Troopers as a teen or watching Airwolf – who knows?
Regarding favorite TV shows, that’s a difficult question as there is so much that’s great about stuff recently and there’s so much about old stuff that doesn’t quite hold muster in the modern day. Recently there was The Good Place, which was an incredible and intelligent watch. The Expanse is obviously a masterful piece of work (as are the novels – I shall be sad when the last one comes out next year). Dark is also a fine series, although the final season did leave a bit to be desired. Star Trek: Lower Decks just finished it’s first season, and the final was as good an episode of Trek as you will find (okay, fine, it’s not The Inner Light, but what is?). Away on Netflix was a recent positive find and did things with the story that I did not expect – that’s probably worth a bit of your time.
Film wise, if I’m scrolling through channels and come across one of the Resident Evil movies I will end up watching the rest of it, from wherever it is. The same can be said for The Fifth Element, or any of the Cornetto Trilogy. Other than that I’ve moved away from movies as television is producing higher quality entertainment by allowing story arcs to rise and fall over time which creates a much more interesting viewing experience for me.
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Teresa wrote: "Welcome Nic! I’m a software developer myself and have to deal with SQL Server regularly at work."Thanks, Teresa. 20 years into using SQL Server and while I am lacking hair from yanking it all out, it does still pay the bills.
name: Elianafavourite book: don have a specific one.. i read a lot.... sci fi, space opera, romance, paranormal, contemporary, some suspense not a lot (cant handle it), mi favourites would be in the moment... for the moment i am loving a serie called daughter of ethos by author lacee. before that many others....
favourite tv. dont watch tv. it bores me.
english is not my mother tongue so, if there are mistakes sorry!
i wanted to join the group to see what it is like. its my first goodread group.
thanks anyway!
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I don’t watch TV either.
Hi all, Chuck Grossart here. I'm a big fan of almost anything sci-fi.I'm one of those kids who grew up on Star Trek (the original series, thank you). It came on at 4:30 p.m. every weekday afternoon right after the Brady Bunch, and watching it was part of my after-school ritual. My two favorite episodes were "The Doomsday Machine" and "Balance of Terror." In the summer of 1977, I read a paperback version of Star Wars (which was amazing), and then saw the movie shortly thereafter (which was even MORE amazing). In 1979 when I was in junior high, Battlestar Galactica hit the tube, and it was on every Sunday night for a couple of years. I loved Star Trek, but there was something a little more "realistic" and “gritty” about Galactica—and especially Star Wars—that really resonated with me. The ships, the fighters, the gallant warriors and the terrible villains, all great stuff. The follow-ons as the years went by were great, too. The 2004 version of Battlestar Galactica was probably one of my favorite shows ever. Anyone remember "Space: Above and Beyond" from 1995-96? Another great show, in my opinion.
My favorite mil sci fi books would have to be the Blood on the Stars series by Jay Allan, the Frontlines series by fellow 47North author Marko Kloos, and the Lost Fleet by Jack Campbell.
I'm a science fiction author, both traditionally published and indie, but I won't talk about that here. ;)
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Teresa wrote: "Welcome Chuck! There are places in our group where self promotion is allowed. You are allowed to nominate your own book for our group read for that matter as long ask you keep the nomination commen..."Got it. Thanks, Teresa!
Name: I'm Pedro Cordero, my author name is Peter LambFavorite Books: Salems lot, Man Eaters of Kumaon and Ala Triste Series
Favorite Genres: Sci Fi, Fantasy, Non Fiction
Favorite TV shows: Stargate (both SG1 and SGA), The Expanse, Babylon 5
Favorite Movies: The lord of the rings trilogy, Star Wars I to VI, Predator
Favorite Food: Grilled Steak, Hamburger, and Spicy candy
Day Job: Realtor
Hobbies: Fishing, Writing, Gaming and Cinema.
Other: Catholic, Author
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Hello everybody, Luca from Italy here.I'm a science fiction junkie, forever chasing the high I got from my first time. I read Dune as a kid, still green to the genre, and that book shaped the very way I conceive science fiction—not to mention, it set the bar pretty damn high.
I love stories that live within the cracks of a world and are able to illuminate its structure as they proceed. I love the sense of reward of finally seeing the complete picture and realize everything you read was part of a unified design. I probably love it for the same reason some folks love conspiracy theories. We need meaning after all, don't we? We hope for meaning.
I'm the process of finalizing my own space opera. The process can get pretty lonely at times—I'm sure quite a few of you know—so I decided to come here to breath in some energy, some inspiration, and some criticism, should it arrive to that. I can only hope I'll be able to give something back in return.
Whatever the case, thank you for keeping people together and passion alive. It's not a small thing.
Luca Rubinato
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Hi, I’m Richard LamontFavourite Books: very variable but I’m always excited to see a new Vorkisigan novel. Very much looking forward to Arkady Martinez’s news novel. Currently quite into urban fantasy but have set myself the objective of rereading Kim Stanley Robinson’s Mars trilogy
Favourite Genres: all stripes of SF, Fantasy (as long as there isn’t a vast amount of worldsplaining) and don’t tell anyone but I’m a sucker for a good romance.
Favourite TV: last thing I got heavily into was Stranger Things but otherwise Red Dwarf, Father Ted
Favourite Movies: The Matrix, both Bladerunners
Favourite Food: Heavens, what a question! Curry I guess
Day Job: Analyst
Hobbies: Reading, music (I play keys in a rock and pop band) politics, current affairs and wine
Other: Nothing to say here. I’m quite shallow
That should have read ‘Arkady Martine’s new novel …’Doh!
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Hello Everyone. My name is Maria A. Perez. Full disclosure: I am a GoodReads Author, but I know the rules. I wanted to join the group because I love all things space opera. I'm a young 58 years old. At a very early age I showed a preference for shows about space travel and aliens. My very early memories of favorite tv shows are the original Lost In Space and My Favorite Martian. As a teenager I laughed at Mork and Mindy. Later married with my first child, I cracked up at Third Rock From the Sun. I am a die-hard Trekkie and also like the Star Wars universe. Right now I'm watching the Battlestar Galactica series. I don't know why I didn't watch it when it originally came out. Maybe because by then I had two kids and a demanding job. I've so enjoyed the Mandolorian and I can't wait for the new Lost In Space series to come back. It's hard for me to pin down favorite space opera books and authors, but here are some that stand out: The Expanse series, Wool, Red Rising, Revelation Space, Sisters Of The Vast Black, The Stars Are Legion, A Memory Called Empire, The Illuminae series. I love the romantic space opera sub-genre and enjoy authors like Lois McMaster Bujold and Jessie Mihalik. I also have The Sparrow and Old Man's War on my long TBR list. I read other genres such as romance, dystopian, and psychological thrillers and authors like Jo Jo Moyes, Diana Gabaldon, and Suzanne Collins. I am fascinated with the possibility of what is out there in unexplored space and the potential of the human race. I look forward to engaging with this group. Thanks!
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Hi, Maria, I think you'll enjoy The Sparrow. The prose is beautiful and the aliens are deeply alien without being incomprehensible. I had trouble getting engaged with the sequel. I have a hard time keeping up with the reading pace of other group members due to various other time conflicts. As another GoodReads Author I'm looking forward to your engagement with the group.
Patrick wrote: "Hi, Maria, I think you'll enjoy The Sparrow. The prose is beautiful and the aliens are deeply alien without being incomprehensible. I had trouble getting engaged with the sequel. I have a hard time..."Thank you, Patrick, for your warm welcome!
Hi I'm Judy. Im an old retired woman who's been reading science fiction since 1965. Now that I'm retired, I write it too. Let's see, getting to know me.Favorite Books: Way too many to name but most everything by CJ Cherryh. Also big fan of the Honor Harrington books and Nathan Lowell. And McMaster Bujold, Kowel, Chambers, McCaffrey, Heinlein, etc.
Favorite Genres: I read and write Science fiction and fantasy. Also read lots of nonfiction and the odd mystery
Favorite TV shows: Firefly, Star Trek (allincarnations except Next Gen), Mandalorian,Babylon Five
Favorite Movies:Apollo 13, Star Wars (the original one), Serenity
Favorite Food: Fried potatoes
Day Job: retired, formerly a lot of things from Sewer Planner, to teacher to Data Analyst
Hobbies: reading, fractal art, photography
Other: Sort of widowed, lived in sin for 26 yearsuntil my love died almost 13 years ago. Live with my sister and two rescue dogs and a cat.
Teresa wrote: "Welcome Judy!Twice welcome because I like your books! A Line in the Sand and To the Bitter End"
Wow that's exciting to hear. Book three is coming along well, you can expect to see it by spring. Now back to writing, Haven't met my daily quota yet.
Judith wrote: "Hi I'm Judy. Im an old retired woman who's been reading science fiction since 1965. Now that I'm retired, I write it too. Let's see, getting to know me.Favorite Books: Way too many to name but mo..."
Judith wrote: "Hi I'm Judy. Im an old retired woman who's been reading science fiction since 1965. Now that I'm retired, I write it too. Let's see, getting to know me.
Favorite Books: Way too many to name but mo..."
Hi Judy!
Maria wrote: "Patrick wrote: "Hi, Maria, I think you'll enjoy The Sparrow. The prose is beautiful and the aliens are deeply alien without being incomprehensible. I had trouble getting engaged with the sequel. I ..."Welcome aboard. As J.J. Dillon use to say "there is always room for one more in the limousine."
Hello,Name: Ellen
Favorite Books:
Solar Clipper Trader Tales series
Ready Player One
All Lindsay Buroker series
Favorite Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Space Opera
Favorite TV Shows: Expanse, Mandolorian, Picard
Star Trek/ Discovery
Favorite Movies: Marvel, Back to the Future, Star Wars
Hunger Games and Harry Potter
Favorite Food: Seafood
Day Job: IT Analytics
Hobbies: Reading and Cricut crafting
I daresay a moderator will be along shortly to give you the official welcome but in the meantime, welcome aboard, If by chance the limousine does get too full I am sure I saw both The Skylark of Valeron and a TARDIS in storage somewhere around here.
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Hi All!Thanks for letting me join! I'm finally fully embracing my geeky side, and I'm excited to find some new reads and have some great discussions.
Name: Shannon
Favorite Genres: I love all non-fiction, but my sweet spot is space opera/science fiction/time travel/futuristic stuff with a touch of romance or mystery. Generally not a fan of YA, but I do need likeable characters and interesting world building.
Favorite Books: Everything Star Wars, Ready Player One, Cinder, Old Man's War, Star of the Guardians Series, The Night Circus, Blake Crouch, etc.
Favorite TV shows: Not a huge TV watcher, but I've loved Mandalorian, Friday Night Lights, Gilmore Girls. Not a Star Trek fan (sorry guys!)
Favorite Movies: Star Wars
Favorite Food: Pizza, chocolate, diet coke
Day Job: HR/payroll
Hobbies: Reading, painting/crafting, traveling, Animal Crossing
Other: Glad to be here!
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Hi guys Names Cameron, from south west Scotland. Huge sci fi fan, star trek, star wars and all that jazz. Big comic book fan as well and the occasional dip into fantasy lol
Currently a student of Astronomy and Cosmology but do a lot of writing in my spare time.
Favourite books would have to include anything by Iain M Banks 🤗
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Hi :) Name: Harrison C. James
Favorite Books: Frank Herbert, particularly ‘The Dosadi Experiment’, and ´Dune’; Greg Bear’s ‘Moving Mars’, Raymond E. Feist’s ‘Magician’ series, and the ‘Empire’ series he subsequently did with Janny Wurtz; Stephen Donaldson’s ‘Chronicles of Thomas Covenant’ double trilogy... I could go on :)
Favorite Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Speculative, Space Opera
Favorite TV shows: Not a huge fan of commercial TV. Used to like Star Trek (NG), but don’t tend to do TV much these days.
Favorite Movies: Star Wars (IV mainly), Inception, Memento, Oblivion, Coherence. I prefer plots that do things I don’t expect.
Favorite Food: Thai
Day Job: Communication Agent / Author
Hobbies: Gaming, multimedia production, woodwork
Other: I am an emerging author in the genre :)
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Hello. G.R. here.I've been a SF&F fan all my life, with a little horror, mystery or humor sprinkled in over the years for color. Most recent space opera I've read has been Old Man's War and We are Legion (We are Bob). Currently I'm reading Senlin's Ascent, which I'm finding to be quite good, by the way.
Favorite food: everything ethnic
Favorite SF TV show: at one point this would have been Star Trek, but it has been eclipsed by The Expanse.
Hobbies: writing, art, golf, reading, and playing puzzle-type or word games.
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Hello! I'm Kathryn, I got into space opera probably with the games Destiny 2 and Stellaris (More a grand strategy but...it's fun to make up your own dramatic stories) but the first ones I read were Yoon Ha Lee's Hexarchate series. I often read a nonfiction book at the same time as a fiction book, in case I need a break from either, lol! I wish there were more space operas, or science fiction in general, that focus on deep oceans! Such an underexplored setting in books.
Welcome Kathryn! Have you tried the game EVE Online? ;)
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Lee, I don't have the time or money to put into EVE Online :'D but I do like reading about what happens in it
Hi, My name is Taniko Williams, and I am an aspiring author from Australia. I primarily write young adult novels, and my very first book was recently released.
My favorite genres are space opera, hardcore sci fi and fantasy which are the main genres I am writing in.
I do enjoy some contemporary romance and paranormal romance, but have found it to be rather overtaken recently by erotic content with very little actual story.
I don't watch a lot of TV, as I find it hard to immerse myself in visual content. My mind is very active, and reading lets me keep it a lot more occupied.
I was previously working at a dry cleaner, but some health issues and the rental crisis brought on by the current pandemic made my twenty-six year old self go scrambling back into the nest. I am now with the support of my family, trying to achieve the one thing I've always dreamed of, but lacked the confidence to until recently.
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