Tag Archives: games

Stories about the stories behind the stories…

Posted on 14 July 2026 by Laura Akers, Ph.D.

It’s Hugo voting time!  Last year, my partner and I added Worldcon to our annual calendars, and that means we get to vote for the Hugos, the prestigious awards for the best new works in science fiction and fantasy.  We … Continue reading →

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Immersed? or transported?

Posted on 14 April 2024 by Laura Akers, Ph.D.

My favorite memory from high school chess club was the time I played against a guy I’ll call Fred, the top player at a small-town high school about 20 miles west of us. I was normally our #2 player, but … Continue reading →

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