Marcos Fernandes
Marcos Fernandes is currently studying a PhD (Literature) on dystopian and non-utopian science fiction and speculative fiction. In his spare time he reads books, writes fiction, listens to heavy metal music, plays computer games, waxes intellectual and digests theological. He lives in the Northern Rivers area of northern New South Wales, Australia.
In most dystopian worlds, he is often named 'Axegrind Skullbasher' and wields large fusion weaponry. Or, he is in charge of galaxy-spanning technocratic authoritarian empires. Or is an axe-obsessed dwarf named 'Gromril Grogbeard'. You may sometimes find him also wielding an Ulthwe Eldar army, a High Elven battle cadre, or their darker equivalents.
If you find him without a book, a laptop, or a mug full of coffee, you're talking to the wrong Marcos.
Latest Articles
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Al Qaeda, Bin Laden, and Science Fiction: The Heinlein Connection
Robert Heinlein's 'The Moon is a Harsh Mistress' and Carlos Marighella's 'Minimanual of the Urban Guerrilla' critique the failures of Bin Laden's Al Qaeda.
May 12, 2011
- Marcos Fernandes
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Writing Blitzkrieg: Tips for Quick and Effective Writing
Short on time? Writer's Block? Need to jump-start your writing routine? This motivational primer will help you blitz through your articles!
May 4, 2011
- Marcos Fernandes
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Reviewing The Cyberiad: The Apotheosis of Soviet Science Fiction
Book review of Stanislaw Lem's 'The Cyberiad' highlights the techno-scientific nightmare of Paul Virilio & new directions for contemporary science fiction.
Apr 28, 2011
- Marcos Fernandes
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For The Win: The Defining Novel for Gen Y
Book review of Cory Doctorow's near-future online game labor struggle tale 'For The Win'. It may become the definite must-read novel for Gen Y.
Apr 22, 2011
- Marcos Fernandes
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The Last Evolution: Book Review on Space Exploration & Evolution
John W. Campbell's short story 'The Last Evolution' reviewed with Paul Virilio's essay on space exploration, questioning the next step of evolution.
Mar 27, 2011
- Marcos Fernandes
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Fiction and Food: Writing with La Mettrie and Solomon
Philosopher Julien Offray De La Mettrie and King Solomon show us how food can be used to color any poetic or narrative text by enticing humanity's soul.
Mar 20, 2011
- Marcos Fernandes
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