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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Dieselpunk & Cyberpunk

If you thought the title of today's post was interesting, then you definitely want to read Fragments of an Alternating Current. It's a short story written by Derek Molata, published yesterday in Hub Magazine. (The magazine is supported by Solaris books in the UK.)

Okay, so I really don't do reviews. But I have to say something about this. It was my first venture into the dieselpunk/cyberpunk genre and... um... wow. After reading Derek's story, I'll definitely be back for more.

Fragments of an Alternating Current is dark and in your face. But, oh my, the layers underneath are just... wow.  You have to read it and see for yourself. One read is all it takes, but if you have time for a second--do it. (It's only 10 pages long, after all.) Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

Here's the link straight to Fragments of an Alternating Current: http://hubfiction.com/hub/Hub_113.pdf
Here's the link to the magazine (Derek's story is in issue 113) http://www.hubfiction.com/

So go now! Read it :-) Come back and tell me how much you loved it! OR better yet, tell the author himself: http://www.derekmolata.com/

Derek can also be found on twitter: @derekmolata


*You may recognize the green shades from my tattoo vlog. 


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Posted by Sara {Rhapsody and Chaos}

9 comments:

  1. Shannon O'DonnellMarch 2, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    With such positive remarks, how could I NOT read it? Thanks for the link. :-)

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  2. Anastasia V. PergakisMarch 2, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    Thanks for the link - I can't wait to go check it out! I got it saved so I can read it later when my house is a bit more quiet!

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  3. UnknownMarch 2, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    A genre I've never heard of. Definitely must investigate. Thanks, Sara!

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  4. kahMarch 2, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    I don't know. He seems a bit shady to me.

    (giggles at her own bad joke).

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  5. Jemi FraserMarch 2, 2010 at 6:16 PM

    Sounds great - thanks for the link!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 2, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    I think you should do more reviews! That sounds great :)

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  7. sarahjayne smytheMarch 2, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Thanks for the review and the link. Please feel free to give us more of both anytime. :)

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  8. erica m. chapmanMarch 3, 2010 at 1:28 AM

    Wow. That story was crazy good. I was hooked, his writing is sooo, man, I don't know, but I love how different it is. The words he chose, the ideas he came up with - just awesome. All I can say...

    Thanks for sharing Sara!

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  9. Carolina M. Valdez SchneiderMarch 3, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    Definitely a new genre for me. Loved the connection with the nursery rhyme (which is double sad and appropriate considering its sad origins). Very clever, Mr. Molata. But, holy catfish, how sad and striking. Viscerally appealing. Gave me the shivers.

    Great review, Sara!

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