G'day. I'm Adam David Collings, a science fiction and fantasy author from Australia's island state of Tasmania. I write stories about ordinary people in fantastical settings. My Jewel of The Stars series could be described as "Star Trek meets Battlestar Galactica meets The Love Boat."Want a free book? Join my monthly email list to get your free copy of Fall of the HMAS Adelaide - the prequel to Jewel of The Stars
A cruise ship in space on the run from an alien armada.
The passengers of Jewel of The Stars just wanted a relaxing vacation, but when a hostile alien force invades and occupies Earth, they find themselves on the run.
Now, the crew must take the ship into unexplored space, but an unstoppable enemy stands in their way.
Justice League Analysis (Theatrical Cut) Detailed Analysis & Review
We’ve made it to Justice League in our journey through the DC Extended Universe. In this episode, I delve into the theatrical cut of the movie, pulling out what I liked, and discussing what I didn’t, which leads into my hopes for the upcoming Snyder Cut. I try to be…
Star Trek Lower Decks “Second Contact”
In a suprise twist, CBS All Access made the first episode of Star Trek Lower Decks available to watch on youTube worldwide. They geo-locked it not long after, but I managed to see the show in that little window when it was available. So, here is the review I never…
Wonder Woman – Movie Review
Wonder Woman is a fantastic addition to the DC Extended Universe. Where Man of Steel succeeded as a science fiction movie, Wonder Woman succeeded as a war story and a fantasy film. Join me as I delve into this story, discussing the themes, praising the balanced tone that maintains the…
Comic Con At Home 2020 /Justice Con Reactions
In this episode of Nerd Heaven, I geek out over the things that stood out to me at this year’s Comic-Con At Home event, along with the Justice Con, which was dedicated to Zack Snyder’s Justice League. I give my unfiltered thoughts on the lack of announcement for international distribution…
Suicide Squad – Retrospective Review
Suicide Squad is the next movie in our journey through the DCEU. This movie added some memorable characters to the DC Extended Universe, such as Will Smith’s Deadshot and Robbie Margot’s Harley Quinn, not to mention introducing us to this universe’s version of the joke played by Jared Leto. So…
Batman V Superman – A Retrospective Look
Batman V Superman. Was it good? That’s a question that divides people. They either love it or hate it. But one thing we can all agree on, there’s a lot to talk about. So join me as I dive deep into Batman V Superman Dawn of Justice and take a…
The Lord of The Rings – Read, Walk & Watch – Part 2
As I re-trace Frodo and Sam’s journey from the Shire to Mordor, I’m revisiting the book and the movie. Join me as I discuss the story in detail. In this instalment, we travel from Buckleberry Ferry to Rivendell. We’ll meet Tom Bombadil, Strider, and either Glorfindel or Arwen, depending on…
Why I Love Man of Steel – Detail Analysis & Review (Nerd Heaven)
I begin my look at the movies of the DCEU with Man of Steel from 2013. Written by David S. Goyer and Christopher Nolan and directed by Zack Snyder. I’m a life-long fan of Superman. I was obsessed with the character as a child. Christopher Reeve was my childhood Superman,…
Star Trek Insurrection (Nerd Heaven Podcast #025)
Star Trek Insurrection was released in 1998 and pitted Captain Jean-Luc Picard against his Federation superiors. The movie explored the classic ‘fountain of youth’ concept, and asked questions around hard far people are willing to go to help a large group, at the expense of a smaller one, and the…
Amish Werewolves of Space by Kerry Nietz – Book Review
Amish Werewolves of Space by Kerry Nietz My rating: 5 of 5 stars Amish Werewolves of Space is an epic and very satisfying conclusion to the Peril in Plain Space series, which started with Amish Vampires in Space, and was followed by Amish Zombies from Space. This book picks up…
Jewel of The Stars Series
