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Happy Birthday to Terry Pratchett!

By laura April 28, 2014 Articles, Journalistic Writing

Beloved Discworld author, Terry Pratchett (Sir Terence John David Pratchett, OBE) was born on this date in 1948, in Buckinghamshire, England. As a young man, Pratchett wrote on his website, he wanted to…

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Mystery Air Objects Seen in Sky Over L.A.

By laura February 25, 2014 Articles, Journalistic Writing

So read the Los Angeles Times headline on the morning of February 25, 1942, the day of the Battle of Los Angeles, also known as the Los Angeles Air Raid. It’s an…

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Reece Puddington: The Boy with Superhero Courage

By laura February 7, 2014 Articles, Journalistic Writing, Samples

Reece Puddington lives in Whitstable, Kent, England with his parents and three siblings. He loves to play Call of Duty, Assasins’ Creed, Uncharted, and Lego games. He’s a fan of Marvel and DC comics, and…

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David Gerrold Turns 70

By laura January 24, 2014 Articles, Interviews, Journalistic Writing, Samples

We at Krypton Radio would like to wish David Gerrold a very happy 70th birthday! Gerrold is an icon in the sci-fi community, known for his work as a screenwriter and…

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Remembering DeForest Kelley

By laura January 20, 2014 Articles, Interviews, Journalistic Writing, Samples

On this date in 1920, Jackson DeForest Kelley was born in Atlanta, the son of a Baptist minister.  I spoke with Bjo Trimble — best-known in fandom as “The Woman…

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The Human Brain Project: Science From Fiction

By laura October 17, 2013 Articles, Journalistic Writing

Once again, science is taking a stab at catching up with science fiction. In an ambitious undertaking, the Human Brain Project (HBP), an international … well, brain trust, under the…

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Mussels

By laura July 25, 2013 Articles, Journalistic Writing, Samples

Looking at a plate of steamed mussels, it’s hard to imagine anything impressive about the plain little creatures. Yet, researchers at MIT have discovered that mussels may offer the key…

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Anita Versus The Troll Horde

By laura July 12, 2012 Articles, Journalistic Writing, Samples

When the threats of violence – including rape and murder – began, Anita Sarkeesian got much more than she bargained for. Sarkeesian, author of the blog Feminist Frequency, recently announced a Kickstarter…

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Historic Library Devastated By Irene

By laura September 2, 2011 Articles, Journalistic Writing, Samples

The town of Upper Jay, New York sits 837 feet above sea level, at the foot of the Adirondack mountains, and six hours’ drive from the coast.  They were not…

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Borders: Down For the Count

By laura July 19, 2011 Articles, Journalistic Writing, Samples

The Borders store in Canoga Park, California was uncharacteristically busy for a Tuesday morning, and the phone was ringing continually. A store employee kept her calm smile on as she…

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