September 2025
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Entry 009 Evolution of Sci-fi and Fantasy
The earliest examples of modern science fiction and fantasy grew naturally out of the humanist traditions of the Renaissance and Enlightenment. These were times when optimism about reason, progress, and human potential ran high, and the stories reflected that worldview. Heroes were often idealized—noble figures who were brave, courteous, and spotless, the kind who might Read more
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Entry 008 Tropes
I haven’t posted in awhile for 2 reasons. First, I noticed that by accident that I had posted every three days and I didn’t feel that was organic and I don’t want a pattern, so I decided to wait even though I had a topic in mind. Second, I had some people IRL check out Read more
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Entry 007 Suspension of disbelief
Last night as I went to bed, we ran out of gas for the water heater. So, I headed outside to switch tanks, my wife made the observation, “it always runs out late at night.” I went out the door and the physicist took over, 2 young men and 2 old people. We shower for Read more
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Entry 006 Updates
There was more progress on the website since the last update. I have re-arranged elements to better align with other sites, but it was a big fight with the provided template. I think the site is cleaner and more streamlined, so let me know what you think in the comments section. In the future, there Read more
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Entry 005 Inspirations
I started this blog out of a search for inspiration for my fictional writing. I found a great site Science Fiction and other Ruminations (link on home page) and was really excited to participate in a project like that. Unfortunately, they were not interested in outside collaborators and therefore, I had to start my own Read more
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Entry 004 Celluloid Dreams Launch
I have created the page Celluloid Dreams and added it to the site. I had planned to have all of the links working and verified, but I decided at the last moment to include much more detailed information about the rating classifications. This has added significantly to the project workload, but I feel that it Read more
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Entry 003 Reading Suggestions
Well, the first week of the blog is in the books (haha) and upon reflection, much chaos…. I am glad that I have started this project, and it will take a lot of love (labour) to get the site up to a standard that I would expect as a user myself. There are a lot Read more
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Entry 002 Blog Launch
Welcome to Phoenix Quill – Stories are fire — they burn, they illuminate, they endure. At Phoenix Quill, I celebrate the timeless power of science fiction and fantasy: the tales that shaped us, the worlds that sparked our imagination, and the voices that continue to rise from the ashes to inspire new generations. Here you’ll Read more
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Entry 001 Hello World!
Welcome to WordPress! This is your first post. Edit or delete it to take the first step in your blogging journey. Read more
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