Author Archives: Lee J. Russell

A Comment On Recent USA International Actions…

There has been considerable reporting of events occurring within the USA, with quite strong and polarised opinions being expressed. From my viewpoint here in the UK, I believe that actions the USA government has been taking against its own population are for United Statesians to consider, and to then react to at the ballot boxContinue reading “A Comment On Recent USA International Actions…”

Pleased to be sharing my writing for Free since June ’25…

Since June ’25, it has been pleasing to see a steady increase in downloads of the books I’m sharing for free via BookFunnel. So far, over 250 copies of my books have been downloaded, and hopefully read, and I’m looking forward to sharing my trilogy of Action-Thrillers starring Lissa Blackwood in 2026. Here’s what myContinue reading “Pleased to be sharing my writing for Free since June ’25…”

An In-depth Review of Isaac Asimov’s “Foundation” Series of Novels…

This is a long article, intended to summarise and celebrate Isaac Asimov’s seminal science fiction (SF) series. Isaac Asimov was one of the most influential SF writers of the twentieth century. Born in Petrovichi, Russia, sometime between 4th October 1919 and 2nd January 1920, his family emigrated to the United States of America in 1923.Continue reading “An In-depth Review of Isaac Asimov’s “Foundation” Series of Novels…”

Book review: “Ringworld” by Larry Niven…

First published in the United States by Ballantine Books in 1970, Ringworld by Larry Niven is often listed as one of the “must read” SF books. It won the 1970 Nebula Award, as well as both Hugo and Locus awards in 1971. The book immediately captured the imagination of readers and critics alike because ofContinue reading “Book review: “Ringworld” by Larry Niven…”

I just completed making the 14″ MPC model of an Eagle Transporter from the TV show “Space 1999″…

I had a lot of fun making this model and thought it would be good to share some pictures of my final build. There are a few errors (that most people will not notice), but overall I am very pleased with how this came out. The model is painted and decorated in my own takeContinue reading “I just completed making the 14″ MPC model of an Eagle Transporter from the TV show “Space 1999″…”

Book review: “Colony Mars” by Gerald M. Kilby and “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel…

I recently finished listening to the first 3 books in Gerald M. Kilby’s “Colony Mars” series, and reading “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel in paperback. The stories are quite different… however, I found both to be engaging in some ways, sometimes exciting, but also with irritations that I noticed as I progressed with them. Here’sContinue reading “Book review: “Colony Mars” by Gerald M. Kilby and “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel…”

Book Review: “The Windup Girl” by Paolo Bacigalupi

Originally published in 2009, I was gifted a copy of “The Windup Girl” a couple of years ago and have just gotten around to reading it. WOW! What a fantastic story!And what a perfectly executed piece of writing! On the front cover of my copy there is a quote from Time Magazine claiming that ‘BacigalupiContinue reading “Book Review: “The Windup Girl” by Paolo Bacigalupi”

“Signal 238” – a Lovecraftian horror story set in the New Cold War…

I’ve just published my latest short story, ‘Signal 238’… Set on a Royal Navy nuclear ballistic missile submarine, the crew unexpectedly discover the resting place of one of the ancient rulers of the Earth, the ‘Great Old Ones’… … but when K-Thalassa is disturbed, they expose their boat, its nuclear weapons and their very livesContinue reading ““Signal 238” – a Lovecraftian horror story set in the New Cold War…”