We have a ship... A captain, a first officer, a science officer, a medical officer, and an Ace pilot. Now begins our search for a Chief Engineer! Choose... vs Choose... vs vs Choose.... vs vs Choose... vs Choose... vs I'm going: Scotty, Hermiod, O'Brien, and McKay! Who you got?
January 21, 2026: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week... Captain America #6 - cover art by Chip Zdarsky Psylocke: Ninja #1 - cover art by Stanley "Artgerm" Lau Psylocke: Ninja #1 - cover art by Dike Ruan Catwoman #83 - cover art by Corin Howell Nightwing #134 - cover art by Dexter Soy Catwoman #83 -…
January 20, 2026: It’s off to work I go!
Today was my first in-person attendance of the new Stargate writers' room as I finally got to meet, and spin ideas with, all of the talented writers I was zooming with last week. A fun, fine, productive day highlighted by donuts, a discussion of Stargate power requirements, and my first waymo ride. I was honestly…
January 19, 2026: That South Korean Horror Movie vibe!
Yesterday, we made the move from our hotel to an extended stay furnished condo that will be our residence for the duration of our time here in Los Angeles - barring any unforeseen occurrences (like us hating the place and wanting to move elsewhere). The new digs are...interesting. It has a kind of a South…
January 18, 2026: Sharky Sunday!
Trying to do a zoom meeting with your pug... Sharky is not a fan of winter walks... Playing dead in front of the elevators for treats... Sharky's whale imitation... Sharky doing his best to convince us not to leave without him... Our final snow walk in Toronto - for a while anyway... L.A.-bound! Sharky settling…
January 17, 2026: First full day in L.A. complete!
We were so exhausted that we ended up going to sleep a little later than our regular 10:00 p.m. ET bedtime - which was approximately 7:30 p.m. local time - and woke up this morning at approximately 6:30 a.m. PT. Akemi slept those 11 hours straight (!) while I kept awakening, sometimes abruptly, every time…
January 16, 2026: L.A.-bound!
Today, we left this - ...for the sunny clime of California. Our flight was at 10 a.m., so we woke up at 5:00 a.m. (although I hardly slept a wink all night), took Sharky for a walk, finished packing, then caught an uber to a surprisingly busy airport. We arrived a little after 7:00 a.m.,…
January 15, 2025: Choose Your Ace Pilot (The Final Four)! And last day in Canada!
Choose... vs Choose... vs Tough one for me, but I'm going with the ladies - Wilma and Starbuck! Final day in Canada! Gotta run some last minute errands, pack, pay off my credit cards, address any final outstanding issues, arrange to have my mail picked up, pick up food for tomorrow's flight. Oh, and spend…
January 14, 2026: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week... Logan: Black & White #1 - cover art by Alex Maleev The Amazing Spider-Man: Torn #4 - cover art by Phil Noto Batman and Robin #29 - cover art by Guillem March DC K.O. #3 - cover art by Ben Oliver DC K.O. #3 - cover art…
January 13, 2026: My future reads! Counting down to Friday’s take-off!
Pictured above, the January sci-fi releases I've got to get around to checking out...whenever the dust settles on this Stargate writers room. I'm intrigued by some, somewhat dubious about others, but am prepared to be pleasantly surprised. And, above all else, entertained. For you readers of sci-fi, have you heard anything about the above-pictured books?…
January 12, 2026: Choose Your Ace Pilot (The Elite Eight+)!
Choose... vs va Choose... vs vs Choose... vs Choose... vs vs I'm going Starbuck #1, McQueen, Wilma Deering, and Alex Kamal. You?
January 11, 2026: Sharky Sunday!
Sharky has an idea! Little Bear... Pssst... Rock-a-bye Baby... Therapy dog... Trying to do a zoom meeting with your pug...
January 10, 2026: The Stargate Writers’ Room Approacheth!
The Stargate writers’ room kicks off this Monday, January 12th, in Los Angeles. It’s hard to believe that some 15 years since sitting down to break “Gauntlet”, the Stargate: Universe season 2 finale, with series co-creator Brad Wright and my former writing partner Paul Mullie, I will be once again returning to the franchise. This…
January 9, 2026: Choose Your Ace Pilot (The Sweet Sixteen+)! And recent and notable Yes/No’s!
Wrapping up our first round match-ups! Choose... vs Choose... vs I'm going Aeryn and Chricton! A couple of recent and notable le Yes/No's... Berry and Baked Brie Grilled Cheese Nutella pocket Crispy rice sushi waffle Crust Burger Caviar Baked Potato
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