Author Archives: Josh Roseman
Movie Review: “Kick-Ass 2”
In my reviews of movies, one thing I always try to mention is the film’s soundtrack. Much as some people writing about Firefly say that the ship is a character, so too is the music in any TV show or … Continue reading
Posted in action, comic book, escape pod, movie, nonfiction, review, writing
Tagged john leguizamo, kick-ass 2, movie, review, violence
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SIX OF THE WORST… things to do on the toilet (besides pooping)
You knew this column would eventually get back to the subject of poop. You just knew it. SIX OF THE WORST… things to do on the toilet (besides pooping)
Posted in column, nerdery public, nonfiction, six of the worst, writing
Tagged anal cushion, bathroom, bathroom acoustics, falling off the toilet, poop, toilet
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SIX OF THE BEST… reasons that nerds + fantasy football = awesome
The generic articles on news sites don’t often focus on six of the best reasons that nerds fantasy football = awesome. That’s what I’m here for. SIX OF THE BEST… reasons that nerds + fantasy football = awesome
Posted in column, nerdery public, nonfiction, six of the best, writing
Tagged bragging rights, data, fantasy football, football, nfl, sport
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SIX OF THE BEST… unconventional vampire abilities
SIX OF THE BEST… unconventional vampire abilities
Posted in column, nerdery public, nonfiction, six of the best, writing
Tagged dracula, feeding on emotions, fog, getting high, minions, sparkling, the world on blood, vampires
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SIX OF THE BEST… stupid little life hacks
SIX OF THE BEST… stupid little life hacks
Posted in column, nerdery public, nonfiction, six of the best, writing
Tagged command hooks, containers, desk chair, earbuds, feather duster, frozen cups of water, frozen grapes, lids, life hacks
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SIX OF THE WORST… things that annoy me about the Android/iPhone battle
SIX OF THE WORST… things that annoy me about the Android/iPhone battle
Posted in column, nerdery public, nonfiction, six of the worst, writing
Tagged android, cell phone, iphone, they're the same
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“Survivor”
My short-story “Survivor”, originally published by Crossed Genres, is now available in audio form from Cast of Wonders. Episode 131: Survivor by Josh Roseman | Cast of Wonders
Posted in fiction, short story, writing
Tagged cast of wonders, fat girl in a strange land, reprint, sci-fi, science fiction, survival, survivor
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SIX OF THE BEST… things about Android Phones
SIX OF THE BEST… things about Android Phones – The Nerdery Public
Posted in column, nerdery public, nonfiction, six of the best, writing
Tagged android, apps, cell phone, choice, competition, customization, google, iphone, updates
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SIX OF THE BEST… things about iPhones
This is the first in a three-part series about cell phones. SIX OF THE BEST… things about iPhones
Posted in column, nerdery public, nonfiction, six of the best, writing
Tagged android, apps, cell phone, ease of use, fragmentation, gestalt, google, iphone, itunes
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SIX OF THE BEST… writers to take over for George RR Martin
Of course I don’t want anything to happen to GRRM, but if something does, here are six writers who could take over for him. SIX OF THE BEST… writers to take over for George RR Martin
SIX OF THE WORST… things about apartment living
I live in an apartment. I don’t have a lot of stuff, so I don’t need a lot of space. My goal is to live somewhere convenient, inexpensive, safe, and decent. I thought I’d found that place, but as it … Continue reading
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Tagged apartment, bill cosby, en suite bathroom, guest spots, home, maintenance, music, noise complaint, parking, religion
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SIX OF THE BEST… defunct webcomics
My latest Nerdery Public column is about webcomics that I miss. A lot. SIX OF THE BEST… defunct webcomics
Posted in column, nerdery public, nonfiction, six of the best, writing
Tagged angst technology, comic, comics, dar!, everything jake, goats, ozy and millie, something positive, theater hopper, webcomics
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“The Roommate Situation”
Other than the pheromones, and the fact that I now have to wear a breathing mask when I sleep so that I can actually get some sleep, there’s only one thing that drives me crazy about Mrf. That’s from my … Continue reading
Posted in fiction, flash fiction, short story, writing
Tagged aliens, sci-fi, science fiction, the roommate situation, toasted cake
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SIX OF THE BEST… things about reading A Song of Ice and Fire after everyone else
My latest column on Nerdery Public is about Game of Thrones. Again. SIX OF THE BEST… things about reading A Song of Ice and Fire after everyone else
Posted in column, nerdery public, nonfiction, six of the best, writing
Tagged a song of ice and fire, game of thrones
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SIX OF THE BEST… lesser-known kid-focused books with genre elements
If you’re looking for some lesser-known kid-focused books that have genre elements, here are six of the best that might help you find new ways to share your love for sci-fi and fantasy with your kids. SIX OF THE BEST… … Continue reading
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Tagged allen steele, apollo's outcasts, james patterson, judge benjamin, judith whitelock mcinerney, leslie morrill, lois lowry, maximum ride, my monster farts, neil gaiman, norton juster, planet builders, robyn tallis, terry pratchett, the giver, the phantom tollbooth
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SIX OF THE BEST… book series… serieses… whatever… to read while you wait for the next Song of Ice and Fire novel
Now that I’ve begun reading A Song of Ice and Fire, I’ve become quite aware that, at the speed I read, I’ll be done with all five existing books long before George R.R. Martin releases the sixth and seventh ones. … Continue reading
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Tagged a song of ice and fire, brandon sanderson, discworld, game of thrones, george rr martin, greatwinter, gregory maguire, harry potter, incarnations of immortality, moonworlds, patrick rothfuss, piers anthony, robert jordan, sean mcmullen, terry pratchett, the kingkiller chronicle, the wheel of time, the wicked years
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FROM 0 TO 100: FIBONACCI, AGILE, AND HOURS WORKED
Possibly one of the nerdiest articles I’ve ever written. FROM 0 TO 100: FIBONACCI, AGILE, AND HOURS WORKED
Posted in article, nerdery public, nonfiction, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged agile, fibonacci, fibonacci sequence, hours worked, planning poker, scrum
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Book Review: “Please Don’t Tell My Parents I’m a Supervillain” by Richard Roberts
In a world where superheroes and supervillains are locked in honorable combat… in a world where science and magic are both real… in a world where superheroism is an inherited trait… three middle-school students are about to discover their true … Continue reading
Posted in book, escape pod, fantasy, nonfiction, review, superhero, writing, ya
Tagged middle grade, penny akk, please don't tell my parents i'm a supervillain, review, richard roberts
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SIX OF THE BEST… secret sex scenes in Star Trek novels
My parents didn’t realize this, but nine-year-old me was reading novels aimed at adults. I was an advanced reader, to be sure, but I’m pretty certain my parents would not have been pleased with me reading books with semi-explicit sex … Continue reading
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Tagged dave galanter, della van hise, diane duane, foreign foes, gene roddenberry, greg brodeur, jean lorrah, john vornholt, judith and garfield reeves-stevens, killing time, masks, my enemy my ally, peter david, q-in-law, sex, star trek, survivors, the ashes of eden, the motion picture, the rift, tie-in, william shatner
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Josh Roseman: Writer, Voice Guy, Dad, Human 