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March 31, 2018

Review: “Exile’s Quest” by Richard Meade

“They call it the Power Stone. Some men called it by other names, Philosopher’s Stone, Grail. A sorcerer has given it to the Queen of the Unknown Lands. King Sigreith wants it, so he sends an exiled swordsman, Baron Gallt, at the head of an army of cutthroats and prisoners into the legendary Unknown Lands. All sorts of monsters and half-men wait along their path.”

A decent, but not great adventure story in the sword and sorcery/post-apocalyptic vein.  Not really much to rave about, but not mu...

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Published on March 31, 2018 11:35

March 28, 2018

“Tales of Wonder” now available on Amazon

The first issue of Millhaven Press’ new quarterly short story magazine is now available on Amazon.  The spring issue features eight stories of science fiction and fantasy by independent authors.

If you are looking for a good read or for a new author to follow, give us a try…

Millhaven’s Tales of Wonder on Amazon

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Published on March 28, 2018 09:52

March 26, 2018

Sword & Sorcery Stories wanted to fill out an anthology.

Millhaven Press is searching for story proposals for two anthologies due out late 2018 (early 2019).

We have two slots available (of five) for 10,000-15,000 word Sword and Sorcery tales centered around wholly invented worlds (no connections to Earth of any kind).

We have one slot available (of five ) for a 10,000-15,000 word Sword and Sorcery tale with at least some minor connection to Earth or the real world.

More information can be found at Millhaven Press

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Published on March 26, 2018 15:54

“Nighthawks: A Book of the Broken” on Sale!

“Nighthawks” is on sale over at Millhaven Press

Save $2.00 on the paperback now through Easter Sunday!

A heavily “pulp” inspired Depression Era crime novel with a murder mystery (or two) at its center and filled with supernatural occurrences.

If you like nostalgic pulp, murder mysteries, ghosts, the unexplained, or just are in the mood for something different, you should give this series a try…

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Published on March 26, 2018 13:15

Pre-Orders for “Millhaven’s Tales of Wonder” shipped out today.

First, I want to thank those of you who pre-ordered our brand-spanking-new genre-based magazine!

On behalf of the writers and artist, I would like to thank you for supporting aspiring writers.  Much of the cover price goes directly to them, so thank you for spending your hard-earned money to make their (and my) desire to be a “paid” writer come true.  It means a lot to us…

Now, for anyone interested in our science fiction/fantasy anthology, you can get it immediately by ordering directly from...

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Published on March 26, 2018 12:49

March 25, 2018

Review: The Complete Grey Mask

““A dread foreboding of evil! A beautiful girl plagued by a strange premonition!  A lurking figure drawn by an unseen force to the flickering shadows of the waterfront! And to all this add THE GREY MASK and his pal, The Dove — mix well with murderous thugs led by a ruthless criminal operating in the narrow, twisting alleys of Chinatown – – – and you have a masterpiece of suspense!”

This is typical of the dangers met by Dr. Malcom Muir, known to a very few as THE GREY MASK….. his exciting stor...

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Published on March 25, 2018 15:52

March 23, 2018

Review: The Black Cobra

“Not even his own superiors at the FBI know that the diligent young agent Steve Drake is the one-man army, BLACK COBRA, who will pit brain and brawn in his never-ending scourge of anyone threatening our star-spangled flag! Whether it’s luck, careful planning, or only coincidence, BLACK COBRA has a way of keeping a split-second schedule with danger!”

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We specialize in character collections – many for the first time in print; we also publish individual issues from the pa...

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Published on March 23, 2018 09:00

March 22, 2018

Review: The Sting of the Silver Manticore by P.J. Lozito

“He Hunts the Most Dangerous Prey Alive! His Mission: To fight Criminals and villains who are out to destroy our society! Beware all Who Commit Evil! For You Shall Feel THE STING OF THE SILVER MANTICORE!

Created and written by P.J. Lozito, THE STING OF THE SILVER MANTICORE is an homage to classic Pulp masked heroes and other such archetypes that populate Pulpdom! Written with the fast pace and tommy gun delivery New Pulp is known for, THE STING OF THE SILVER MANTICORE is a tale of action, adv...

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Published on March 22, 2018 07:32

March 19, 2018

Millhaven’s Sword and Sorcery Anthology

Molly Hatchet fan or not, this Frank Frazetta image is amazing (as is all his work).
The Millhaven Sword and Sorcery Anthology has already filled three of the five story slots. I want to thank the writers who have submitted story proposals already. Three authors have been offered slots and they have accepted (their identities will be revealed at a future date).
If you are interested in a slot, send your proposal as soon as possible. There are only two slots left…

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Published on March 19, 2018 15:51

March 18, 2018

Millhaven’s Tales of Wonder

Millhaven Tales Issue 1 will be available on Amazon in exactly two weeks (April 1st) — or you can Pre-Order a copy now at Millhaven Press (Pre-Orders ship out this week!).

On behalf of the writers and artist, I want to thank everyone who has already pre-ordered their copy.  Thank you for supporting independent, up-and-coming art.  This magazine would not exist without your support.

Stories by:

J. Manfred Weichsel Robert Faulk Jeffrey L. Blehar Felicia Huffman Mason Darling Russell Doyle Tyle...
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Published on March 18, 2018 08:41