Author Archives: Paul Lagasse

M2M Part 2 – “The Most Exciting Journey Ever Undertaken”

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Paul Lagasse

In our previous installment, USAF Colonel Elizabeth Braden learns that she has been chosen to command humanity’s first expedition to Mars. As a last-minute replacement for the mission’s original commander, Braden must quickly familiarize herself with her new assignment and … Continue reading →

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The Five Most Science Fictional U.S. Concept Cars of the 1950s-60s

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Paul Lagasse

Because of the popularity of my last post on the top five science-fictional Golden Age airplanes, this week I’m going to take a look at another mode of transportation — five American automobiles that looked like they could have driven … Continue reading →

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M2M Part 1 – “A Last-Minute Crew Change”

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Paul Lagasse

The year is 1971 — not too far off in the future. Emboldened by the success of Gemini, in the late 1960s the United States undertakes an all-out effort to establish a permanent manned presence in space. While NASA concentrates … Continue reading →

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The Five Most Science Fictional U.S. Airplanes of the 1950s-60s

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Paul Lagasse

(plus one honorable mention) Beginning in the late 1940s, the spaceships that streaked across the covers of science fiction magazines and books underwent a subtle but definitive change. Artists were no longer taking their design cues from the streamlined look … Continue reading →

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Obsessions

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Paul Lagasse

The words on the frosted pane of the closed office door spelled “Captain F. Jackson, Homicide Div.” A hand rapped on the door three times in quick succession. “What?” came a growl from the other side. The hand turned the … Continue reading →

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Meet the Green Girl

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Paul Lagasse

Gary Lester’s eight-part serial The Green Girl debuted on Channel 37 on March 10, 2011. The complete serial has since been published as an e-book and is included in our brand-new print anthology Channel 37: Season One!. To celebrate the … Continue reading →

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Balticon 46: Return of the Pulps

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Paul Lagasse

Greetings, regular Channel 37 readers and new friends from Balticon 46 and all the ships at sea. We interrupt our regularly-scheduled serial to bring you a special edition of 37 Minutes with news on the highlights of the last four … Continue reading →

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Channel 37 at Balticon 46!

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Paul Lagasse

Later today, Gary and I will be landing our scout ships at the legendary Hunt Valley Marriott for Balticon 46, one of the country’s longest-running annual science fiction conventions, and one of a handful to focus primarily on science fiction … Continue reading →

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The Department

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Paul Lagasse

“Next. Name please.” The man had been standing in this line for — how long? He checked his watch, but it had long since stopped, and of course there were no clocks anywhere in the office. Why would there be? … Continue reading →

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Escape from Masterlight – Part Five

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Paul Lagasse

In our previous episode, Chuck Banner discovers Dr. Cowesly’s hideous plans for the genetically engineered child soldiers of Masterlight. Banner manages to free the children, only to become their prisoner . . . * * * Though he remained motionless … Continue reading →

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