G'day. I'm Adam David Collings, an author of speculative fiction from Australia's island state of Tasmania. My mind is filled with stories of the fantastical. When I'm not working on my own stories I'm thinking about the latest book, movie or computer game I've enjoyed. I talk about these on my youTube show: Stories with Adam Collings.I have a monthly email list which I'd love for you to join. When you sign up I'll send you a free copy Fall of the HMAS Adelaide. This is the prequel story to Jewel of The Stars
A cruise ship in space on the run from an alien amarda.
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
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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
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Suicide Squad – Retrospective Review
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Batman V Superman – A Retrospective Look
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The Lord of The Rings – Read, Walk & Watch – Part 2
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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)
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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…