“See Jeff Write, Write, Jeff, Write” – Boogieman in Lavender
“The Great Pause,” as Scott calls it, has been an opportunity for some. Extra time off of work, a chance to pursue other goals or re-invent oneself. For me, I … Read more
Boogieman in Lavender
Fantasy TV – Boogieman In Lavender
“Warning; this column contains spoilers.” —–Anonymous “Blast it, Madame!” —–Capt. Daniel Gregg Two (or is it three) of the greatest fantasy TV series may have gotten overlooked in both the … Read more
House, or Where’d My Watch Go? – Boogieman In Lavender
Science fiction writers are by and large pretty rational people. So are fantasy writers. Isaac Asimov said something like: “Fantasy writers don’t talk with rabbits.” So, I assure the reader … Read more
On Beyond Cisgender, part Three: Jeff Baker, Boogieman in Lavender
QSF On Beyond Cisgender Part Three By Jeff Baker For a year or so now, I have been posting about authors who do not fit the “white, … Read more
Jeff Baker, Boogieman in Lavender: The Groovy Gay World of Victor Banis
The Groovy Gay World of Victor J. Banis By Jeff Baker It was the Swinging Sixties. Spies were everywhere. Fictional ones, anyway. James Bond was all … Read more
There Was A Crooked Man, A Queer Tale By A Master Of Words – Boogieman In Lavender
Once upon a time, in an era where LGBT relationships did not have even the acceptance they do today there was a grand master of words who envisioned something entirely … Read more
Light in Dark December – Boogieman in Lavender
“This is a strange Christmas Eve…” –Winston Churchill, from Christmas speech to Congress in U.S., December 1941. There have been grim times in this country before, but there has not … Read more
“On Beyond Cisgender; Part Two.” Jeff Baker, Boogieman in Lavender.
On Beyond Cisgender Part Two By Jeff Baker About a year ago I posted a column suggested by A. M. Leibowitz’ list of suggested reading for High … Read more
Tales for October – Boogieman in Lavender
This will be a Halloween season like no other. Fears are real. Trick-Or-Treat may be cancelled. Costume shops are devoid of costumes. Wearing masks has taken on a new meaning. … Read more
The Feminist World of Joanna Russ- Boogieman in Lavender
Her literary criticism was blunt and uncompromising. Her humor was sharp and stinging. Her importance to the field of science fiction cannot be underestimated. Best of all, her fiction is … Read more