M.C.
Books Every Author Should Have
Important books every writer should have on their reference shelf.
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Matthew Cushing
Speculative Fiction Author | Editor | Beta Reader
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M.C.
- Jun 22
Alien Megastructures
As the James Webb Telescope joins the Hubble and earth-bound radio telescopes in the search for alien life, what might they find?...
M.C.
- Dec 14, 2023
Top Eight Political Thrillers on Netflix
I generally focus my viewing hours watching speculative fiction, but I still enjoy any story that has great characters and is well-told....
M.C.
- Dec 9, 2023
Top One Season Sci-Fi Shows
With so many fantastic science fiction television shows being released, we’re experiencing a second golden age of sci-fi. But that...
M.C.
- Oct 9, 2023
Top Halloween Movies
In the spirit of the spooky season with Friday the 13th fast approaching and the Dia de Los Muertos right around the corner, I thought...
M.C.
- May 26, 2023
Shows About Authors
With my career-shift toward becoming a published author, many people upon hearing the news state how exciting it must be, how fulfilling...
M.C.
- Nov 28, 2022
Top 50 Sci-Fi Books of All Time
This list came up as a member of my speculative fiction critique group mentioned he had discovered a list of important books from a Great...
M.C.
- Aug 25, 2022
Top Ten Star Trek Series
With the release of so many new Star Trek series over the past couple of years, the franchise is experiencing its greatest popularity...
M.C.
- May 29, 2022
Top 30 Spec Fic TV Series 2022
After a year, I thought I’d revise this list as I have been continually amazed at the quality of speculative fiction series on...
M.C.
- Oct 10, 2021
Top Ten Stephen King Books
Lately on Twitter, I’ve seen a few posts asking about what Stephen King books are best or are good introductions to his vast catalog. As...
M.C.
- Jul 3, 2021
Top Ten: Best Portrayals of the Devil in Movies
I was originally going to include lists for both God and the Devil, but after some research, my list of the best film portrayals of God...
M.C.
- Feb 8, 2021
Top Thirty Current Spec Fic TV Shows
We are experiencing another golden age of speculative fiction series on television, and I, for one, am thoroughly enjoying it. I can’t...
M.C.
- Sep 24, 2020
Top Ten Sci-Fi/Fantasy Concepts
By the very nature of the genre, science fiction and fantasy stories have elements that blow the reader’s mind. Whether it is giant sand...
M.C.
- Jul 23, 2020
Top Ten Sci-Fi/Fantasy Books
Though I have read innumerable science fiction and fantasy books that I have thoroughly enjoyed, I have only recently started reviewing...
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