The Survivors: An Exploration of Survival in a Post Apocalyptic World

The Survivors by Nick Farmer weaves a nuanced tale of life in a post apocalyptic world. I’m not a huge fan of this genre. The stories are usually too dark and gory for my taste. I especially dislike post apocalyptic stories that focus on brain eating zombies and the humans who fight to the bitter […]

Octavia Butler Exhibition at the Huntington Celebrates First Lady of Sci Fi

From San Gabriel Valley Tribune Octavia Butler explored alien life, time travel and the future in her novels and stories. Butler was born and grew up in Pasadena, penning such works as “Kindred” and “Fledgling” while winning numerous awards, including a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Grant and a Lifetime Achievement Award […]