Monthly Archives: April 2009

Books Received

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Nick Matthews

In the wee hours of the morning on Thursday, I placed an order with amazon.ca. A day later, my books arrived. The Pocket Essential Philip K Dick by Andrew M. Butler, Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said, by Philip K. Dick, … Continue reading →

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Science Fiction at Waterloo

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Nick Matthews

The University of Waterloo is sadly lacking in science fiction literature courses. The only course offered is English 208B, which does provide a good introduction to the field of science fiction in literature. Sadly, it is just an introductory course. … Continue reading →

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Words

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Nick Matthews

Words flutter around my head, droning like tiny insects. Lazily, I watch them. Careening through the air, they cast shadows on the page below, like those from clouds on a farmers field. Finally, I act. Slowly, I reach out with … Continue reading →

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