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The author of Skulls in the Stars is a professor of physics, specializing in optical science, at UNC Charlotte. The blog covers topics in physics and optics, the history of science, classic pulp fantasy and horror fiction, and the surprising intersections between these areas. Archives
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This Inevitable Ruin, by Matt Dinniman
Book 37 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year – carrying on through the rest of the year! My link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you … Continue reading
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Godfestation, by Jendia Gammon
Book 36 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year – I did it, and early! I will continue to read books through the rest of the year to see how far I get. My link to the … Continue reading
Halloween Treats 2026: Communication!
Every year since I’ve started this blog, I’ve published a few classic open access stories of horror for the Halloween season! In recent years, I’ve started to make a theme for each year. This year, the theme is “communication”: the … Continue reading
More blogs to read?
Hi all, just a quick note: I finally started regularly reading blogs on my WordPress Reader, and am endeavoring to check out what everyone is doing and like as much as I can! With that in mind, if there’s anyone … Continue reading
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Ancestral, by Ramsey Campbell
Book 34 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! My link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy from there. Ramsey Campbell has been a prolific and … Continue reading
Reminder: Almost time for Zelazny’s A Night in the Lonesome October!
It is a tradition for fans of Roger Zelazny to read his novel A Night in the Lonesome October every spooky season. The book has one chapter for each day of October, making it a fun casual activity to lead … Continue reading
