J.R.McCullochThe myth-making process of science fictionIn a sense, the ‘science’ of science fiction has been outstripped by another process. In coming to terms with tomorrow's potentialities…7 min read·3 days ago----
J.R.McCullochFermi: A Short StoryThe Terrain solar system used to be a quiet place. But lately, it had gotten a lot louder.8 min read·Apr 28, 2024----
J.R.McCullochThe Ballard of J. G.: The Themes of A Freudian DiscipleMost recently, I’ve been looking at a potential PhD on the topic of J. G. Ballard. For anyone who doesn’t know, Ballard was one of the…6 min read·Apr 21, 2024----
J.R.McCullochFather and Son: A Study of Two Temperaments“This book is the record of a struggle between two temperaments, two consciousnesses and almost two epochs”.13 min read·Jan 17, 2024----
J.R.McCullochShort stories to tickle your inspiration2024 has rolled around, and I’m pretty much exactly where I’ve always been: on the couch.1 min read·Jan 17, 2024----
J.R.McCullochThe difference between fantasy and science fictionFantasy and science fiction often get pooled together as fantastic literature, which is not entirely inaccurate. Science fiction poses…9 min read·Sep 17, 2023----
J.R.McCullochCreative depressionI started this blog over two years ago with the idea of contributing something each month. Now I find I’ve only written three this year.5 min read·Sep 2, 2023----
J.R.McCullochIs Lower Decks the most Star Trek of the recent reboots?Yes. Sort of.8 min read·Aug 5, 2023----
J.R.McCullochThe Roald Dahl ControversySo Roald Dahl is under attack now—this time by the publishers at Puffin House.7 min read·Mar 5, 2023----
J.R.McCullochChatGPT: Why Fear the Future or The Things We Thought We WantedIt’s been a long time since I’ve written anything. I’ve been working for the last few years and once the novelty wears off, you’re tired.8 min read·Feb 11, 2023----