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About Josh Roseman

Josh Roseman (not the trombonist; the other one) has been published in -- among others -- Asimov's, Escape Pod, and Evil Girlfriend Media. He's published two short-story collections, THE CLOCKWORK RUSSIAN and BOSS FIGHT, as well as a novel, AFTER THE APOCALYPSE. When not writing, he mostly complains that he's not writing. Find him online at roseplusman.com, or on Threads or Instagram @listener42.

a review for “Secret Santa”

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Josh Roseman

THE absolute best Christmas story I’ve ever read, hands down! Secret Santa is unlike any story I’ve read about Christmas, so it’s not a cheap knock-off like a lot of the so-called “original” fiction out there. I can’t wait to … Continue reading →

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“Secret Santa”

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Josh Roseman

I’ve just released my first ever Kindle product (under my real name): Secret Santa, originally published by the Dunesteef in 2012, now available for your reading pleasure with all-new illustrations by Duc Tran. The perfect length to read while standing … Continue reading →

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“Greener”

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Josh Roseman

My short-story “Greener”, first published in Asimov’s, has been reprinted in audio form by StarShipSofa. So if you missed it before, now is an excellent time to hear it. “Greener” in StarShipSofa No 313

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Tales of Gnosis College – Episode 1

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Josh Roseman

I’m playing Professor Corwin in “Tales of Gnosis College, Episode 1”. Please be warned that this program contains EXPLICIT CONTENT, and is not for minors. Tales of Gnosis College – Episode 1

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“Letter from the Stars” by AE van Vogt

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Josh Roseman

My performance of “Letter from the Stars” by AE van Vogt is up at Protecting Project Pulp. Listen. “Letter from the Stars” by AE van Vogt

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Movie Review: “Chronicle”

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Josh Roseman

I’ve always enjoyed superhero stories — I’ve written a superhero novel and a couple of short-stories, and I’ve seen a lot of superhero TV shows and films. I recently saw “Man of Steel”, and I have to say that I … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “Despicable Me 2”

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Josh Roseman

Film Review: Despicable Me 2

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Book Review: “Affliction” by Laurell K. Hamilton

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Josh Roseman

I just recently finished Affliction, the latest Anita Blake novel by Laurell K. Hamilton, and while it had a lot of really good action sequences, some of the problems that plague the other tales are just as evident in this … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Dodger” by Terry Pratchett

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Josh Roseman

Book Review: Dodger by Terry Pratchett « Escape Pod

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“Mitafri” by Eric H. Wilkinson

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Josh Roseman

My performance of “Mitafri”, a 1929 story by Eric H. Wilkinson, is up at Protecting Project Pulp. Listen here. Protecting Project Pulp 52: “Mitafri” by Eric H. Wilkinson

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Book Review: “The Ocean at the End of the Lane” by Neil Gaiman

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Josh Roseman

It was a good book. Just, hard to explain in one short teaser paragraph. From my review of The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman.

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Movie Review: “Man of Steel”

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Josh Roseman

To tell the story of Superman, you need a big movie. And with Man of Steel, we certainly got that. It’s just… maybe there’s such a thing as too big. From my review of Man of Steel on Escape Pod.

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Movie Review: “Monsters University”

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Josh Roseman

I have reviewed Monsters University over at Escape Pod. Film Review: Monsters University

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Book Review: “The Phantom Tollbooth” by Norton Juster

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Josh Roseman

Book Review: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

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Fan Film Review: Star Trek Continues, Episode 1, “Pilgrim of Eternity”

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Josh Roseman

I reviewed “Pilgrim of Eternity”, the first episode of Star Trek Continues, over at Escape Pod. Star Trek Continues Episode 1, “Pilgrim of Eternity”

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Film Review: “The Raven”

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Josh Roseman

Here’s my review of The Raven, starring John Cusack. Film Review: The Raven

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Movie Review: “Star Trek Into Darkness”

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Josh Roseman

I think everyone knew I was going to write a review of Star Trek 12. Here it is. Film Review: Star Trek Into Darkness

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TV Review: “Going Postal”

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Josh Roseman

I have written a review of the TV miniseries version of Terry Pratchett’s Going Postal. Read it here. TV Review: “Going Postal”

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“Meat” by David Steffen

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Josh Roseman

Try as I might, I fail Master. Keep the house clean and keep red meat in the fridge, he said. These are menial tasks, yet I fail. That line is from “Meat” by David Steffen, which I am performing in … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: “The Phantom Tollbooth”

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Josh Roseman

I have reviewed the 1969 film The Phantom Tollbooth. Read. Film Review: The Phantom Tollbooth

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