Category Archives: Science

Details make It Interesting

Posted on May 2, 2020 by EagleAye

Online, I’ve found myself in many debates with other writers about technical details versus character development. When I’m listening (reading actually) to someone’s argument that a story lacking the human element is no story at all, I find I must … Continue reading →

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Majesty and Motion

Posted on January 27, 2020 by EagleAye

Hey everyone. I’m considering changing my book cover. The current one is plastered all over my blog right now. I assembled it from bits of this and that, but looking at it now and comparing it to covers in the … Continue reading →

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What Service Should Manage Spaceships?

Posted on December 13, 2019 by EagleAye

Welcome everyone. You know Momus News as a bastion of humor, whimsy, and general silliness. But today I want to ask the question, “What service should manage spaceships?” I read a lot of science fiction books about spaceships, especially those … Continue reading →

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Total Lunar Eclipse (Blood Moon)

Posted on April 15, 2014 by EagleAye

In the night sky on April 15, 2014, there was a Total Lunar Eclipse. A Blood Moon. Shey and I stayed up until 2AM just to see it. A Lunar Eclipse is described here: http://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/total-lunar-eclipse.html Although the Moon is a … Continue reading →

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Chummy and the Mercenaries Pt.2

Posted on July 26, 2013 by EagleAye

Chummy’s battle with the mercenaries continues after the image… If you missed part 1 More from Chummy’s history. Chummy and the Mercenaries Pt.2 “We’re screwed.” Clarence “Chance”  Baugh sagged as he reviewed his sensor pad. “Whaddya mean, screwed, Chance?” Asked … Continue reading →

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Chummy and the Mercenaries

Posted on July 23, 2013 by EagleAye

“Chummy,” the war machine–turned loyal dog–has quickly become one of my favorite characters. Here’s another story about him. *footnote is at the bottom of the page. Chummy and the Mercenaries “Get off my land,” said 15-year old Daphne Ojibwa. She … Continue reading →

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Tech Seminar – Alastair’s Photo Fiction: 14Jul13

Posted on July 14, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. Story begins after the photo. Genre: Speculative Fiction/Historical Word Count: 150 Tech Seminar “Your lodging, sir,” said the driver. “Oh what a quaint old castle!” Beamed Johnson. “Yes it is. Only the best for attendees … Continue reading →

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Chummy’s Report

Posted on July 6, 2013 by EagleAye

I originally wrote about Chummy for the Trifecta writing challenge. Many aspects about him emerged in my mind, but because of the word limit, I left them out. The original story is here. I wanted to continue with more about … Continue reading →

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The Error – Alastair’s Photo Fiction 23Jun13

Posted on June 24, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. Story begins after the image. Genre: Science Fiction The Error Irshallis was born misshapen. His siblings called him, “The Error.” The adults expected he would die soon. He never kept up when hunting parties swam to … Continue reading →

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A Shot Must Ring Out – Alastair’s Photo Fiction

Posted on June 18, 2013 by EagleAye

Written for Alastair’s Photo Fiction. Genre: Techno-Thriller Word Count: 150 Story begins after the image. A Shot Must Ring Out Xu stepped before Dr. Suiza at the steps. “I’m sorry doctor,” he said sincerely. “I cannot let you pass.” “It’s … Continue reading →

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