Sci Fi Jungle http://www.scifijungle.com/ Reviews, previews, and views on the sci fi jungle, fantasy, urban fantasy, with a dash of science thrown in. Featuring information about books, movies, games, and tv with a science fiction theme. The store features illustrated, pen and ink as well as computer generated graphic design with various themes ranging from cute space aliens to futuristic urban scifi art. en-US 2012-02-05T16:04:19-05:00 SciFiJunglehttp://feedburner.google.com Lost Girl Marathon Tonight http://www.scifijungle.com/2012/02/lost-girl-marathon-tonight.html While the Superbowl is on I will be DVRing the Lost Girl marathon. This is a Canadian show that was recentky picked up by SyFy. I've only seen one epidode so far and it seems to have promise. Despite some... While the Superbowl is on I will be DVRing the Lost Girl marathon.  This is a Canadian show that was recentky picked up by SyFy. I've only seen one epidode so far and it seems to have promise.  Despite some really bad audio mixing, I am interested in the whole fae/succubus plot.  It's reminiscent of a bunch of paranormal/urban fantasy books that are out there but I gather it's an original story created by Michelle Lovretta.

The succubus as main character is difficult - I mean she is basically a murderer but can't help herself?  But if  I can get past that I just might like the tough but scared Bo.

I also sometimes get aggravated with the fae as a character type due to their promiscuity.  Anything in the  fence pool is free for the takings for the fae, right.   I think it's a generational thing I am too old and stodgy for the younger generation's sex free for all.  (I never really was, although I had my moments I would like to think I was usally at least not just trying to "hook up."

Well the younsters are what they are and they sure aint going to listen to me about it!  I just hope that young girls know their own value and don't fall for the stories and fakes out there.

 


]]> Books Mar1anneC 2012-02-05T16:04:19-05:00 Harley Davidson Birthday Cake http://www.scifijungle.com/2012/02/harley-davidson-birthday-cake.html The hubster has to work today so I have to DVR the Super Bowl and we will start watching when he gets home after 8:00. Poor thing! I went to the grocery store - man was that a zoo! People... The hubster has to work today so I have to DVR the Super Bowl and we will start watching when he gets home after 8:00.  Poor thing!

I went to the grocery store - man was that a zoo!  People were cutting me off and my darn kids had to be dancing around and getting in other people's way, too.  7 year old (who just turned 7 in December mind you) decided he wanted to look at the birthday cake catalog and pick out a cake for NEXT year.  He wants a Harley Davidson birthday cake that comes with a toy motercycle on it.  Yay.  Next I will have to be shopping for Arai Vector 2 motercycle helmet.

I am really glad that Mr. SciFiJungle got a new job but man, these retail hours suck.  (He is doing computer service.)  Ah well, the money is good to have and this will freshen up his resume after he was out of work for a bit.


]]> American Culture Mar1anneC 2012-02-05T15:32:17-05:00 Now Reading - The Last Mage Guardian http://www.scifijungle.com/2012/01/now-reading-the-last-mage-guardian.html I picked up this $2.99 title for a little break between more serious works. It's sort of an alternate version of Europe where men do magic. The heroine is a young girl just out of school who is the magical... I picked up this $2.99 title for a little break between more serious works.  It's sort of an alternate version of Europe where men do magic.  The heroine is a young girl just out of school who is the magical heir to her great uncle but has to hide her abilities due to women not being considered able to be mages.

The hero is a young writer who thinks he has no magical abilties but seems somehow to be drawn to things magical.

It's a bit steampunkish, a bit alt history, and seems fun so far.  Thank god for the weekend - reading and listening to guitar songs is relaxing after a hard week.

 


]]> Books Mar1anneC 2012-01-22T15:10:27-05:00 The Hobbit Trailer http://www.scifijungle.com/2012/01/the-hobbit-trailer.html I am so excited about The Hobbit movie coming out this year. They released two trailers - they look great. Here is trailer one. I am so excited about The Hobbit movie coming out this year.  They released two trailers - they look great.  Here is trailer one.

 


]]> Film Mar1anneC 2012-01-07T18:11:53-05:00 The Price is (Not) Too Damn High (Anymore) http://www.scifijungle.com/2012/01/the-price-is-too-damn-high.html EDITED TO ADD - I made a difference in the world! (Well maybe not just me) I see they jave reduced the Kindle price of Third Grave Dead Ahead to $10.99. Thanks! I have pre-ordered it and can't hardly wait... EDITED TO ADD - I made a difference in the world!  (Well maybe not just me) I see they jave reduced the Kindle price of Third Grave Dead Ahead to $10.99.  Thanks!  I have pre-ordered it and can't hardly wait til it comes out at the end of the month.

 

Darynda Jone's new grim reaper book "Third Grave Dead Ahead" is coming out on January 31st. The price of this book is too damn high - almost 15.00 bucks for the Kindle edition!  I don't think the high price will disuade me from buying it though so I can't stand on my high horse.

I am all for authors and publishers to make money, but I like to pay about 5 - 9 dollars for a book.  Free, .99 cents, and 2.99 are even better.  If they start overcharging they are going to piss off their audience.

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I think we need to start looking for book malpractice specialists who complain when the price is too damn high.


]]> Books Mar1anneC 2012-01-02T18:32:38-05:00 Follow up to "The Cloud Roads" is Out http://www.scifijungle.com/2012/01/follow-up-to-the-cloud-roads-is-out.html I got in a a great Freebie deal on Martha Wells "The Cloud Roads" a few weeks ago. For those that got and read (and enjoyed) the book, the sequel is now out. Yet again, I have been snared by... I got in a a great Freebie deal on Martha Wells "The Cloud Roads" a few weeks ago.  For those that got and read (and enjoyed) the book, the sequel is now out.  Yet again, I have been snared by the "give the first in the series away" ploy! 

Publishers and authors are so smart to do this.  If you get your first book out to the audience who will like it, then you are going to get a lot of sales on the second, third, etc.

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I am about half way through "The Serpent Sea" already.  I haven't been feeling well today and yesterday so I have been laying around reading.  It's a good follow up and I really want to see Moon succeed in getting his clan of Raksura safe and happy in their new home.

 

 


]]> Books Mar1anneC 2012-01-02T18:24:44-05:00 Made it Through Another Year on Earth http://www.scifijungle.com/2012/01/made-it-through-another-year-on-earth.html Wow - 2011 is gonzo. Another year bites the dust. I've made some money, spent some money, seen some movies, and read a LOT of books. I think I probably sold maybe one of the funny shirts all year. Oh... Wow - 2011 is gonzo.  Another year bites the dust.  I've made some money, spent some money, seen some movies, and read a LOT of books. 

I think I probably sold maybe one of the funny shirts all year.  Oh well, it might be time to retire the CafePress store. 

For those of you who have been with me on this crazy Sci Fi Fantasy ride we call SciFiJungle, Happy New Year and I wish you a 2012 filled with imagination, ideas, and entertainment.


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