Kimberly Godwin's Blog: Of Stars and Serpents
May 6, 2024
Projects moving forward
It's been a busy year! Several projects I've worked on have come out.
Burning Down the House: Crime Fiction Incited by the Songs of the Talking Heads
Don't Open the Gates
Rat in a Burning Cage
Only Demons Walk Beside Us
The Lovers
They Came from the Cyclops's Cave!
They Came From CLASSIFIED !
Today in the states my newest high fantasy adventure ttrpg is launching in crowdfunding.
At the Gates!Check it out.
Burning Down the House: Crime Fiction Incited by the Songs of the Talking Heads
Don't Open the Gates
Rat in a Burning Cage
Only Demons Walk Beside Us
The Lovers
They Came from the Cyclops's Cave!
They Came From CLASSIFIED !
Today in the states my newest high fantasy adventure ttrpg is launching in crowdfunding.
At the Gates!Check it out.
February 5, 2022
2022 Review Queue or F. I'm Really behind
No one really anticipates burn out but it happened. Not from reading and writing reviews but from completing two graduate programs back to back. I'm still working on my graduate thesis but I'm burnt out from completing a 2 year program in 10 months.
During that time at school I also wrote for 4 tabletop roleplaying books, 1 anthology (Coming Through in Waves: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Pink Floyd) , my own comic (Salient Caligation: Chapter 1: The Eight of Swords), contracted 2 webnovels and acted as a verifier for the Bram Stoker Awards. 2021 was quite busy for me and I hope to regain some momentum again.
I've moved countries and am back to just working full time with the military, so I'm trying to finish the things that I started and clear out this review queue from 2020.
I appreciate everyone that's reached out to me to review their book and I understand the importance of reviews to authors. I will do my best to work through the pile. As such, I'm backlogged and am not accepting new reviews at this time.
Unholy Warrior: Post-apocalyptic Spy Thriller by Rebecka Jäger Completed for Reedsy Discovery, 5 Feb 22
Come Join the Murder by Holly Rae Garcia Finished reading as of 15 Jun 21. Completed 5 Feb 22
Dark Celebrations by Calvin Demmer Reading as of 15 Jun 21.
Requiem, Changing Timess by R.J. Parker
The Redwood Con: A Suspense Thriller by Reagan Keeter
This Time by Azaaa Davis
The Horror Collection: Pink Edition edited by Kevin J. Kennedy
The Nexus Mirror by N.E. Michael
The Unexpected Inlander by Kellyn Thompson
The Beast of Wheeler Ridge: Beauty and the Beast meets Jurassic Park:Gritty fantasy thriller by The Beast of Wheeler Ridge: Beauty and the Beast meets Jurassic Park:Gritty fantasy thriller
Yardbird: A Scratch Williams Mystery by Mark Slade
Death Donor by Matt Ward
The Tech by Mark Ravine
The Automation by G.B. Gabbler
The Pre-programming by G.B. Gabbler
The Horror Collection: Emerald Edition by Kevin J. Kennedy
The Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson
Hungry by Amanda Byrd
The Last Feast by Zeb Haradon
The Usurper King by Zeb Haradon
The Orphansby Zeb Haradon
Maric: World's End by Eric Thorpe
No One Runs Faster Than A Bullet by Andrew Davie
A Time For Violence: Stories with an Edge by Andy Rausch
Catch Lili Too by Sophie Whittemore
Pleasant Grove by Jason Price
The Mother by Andrei David
During that time at school I also wrote for 4 tabletop roleplaying books, 1 anthology (Coming Through in Waves: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Songs of Pink Floyd) , my own comic (Salient Caligation: Chapter 1: The Eight of Swords), contracted 2 webnovels and acted as a verifier for the Bram Stoker Awards. 2021 was quite busy for me and I hope to regain some momentum again.
I've moved countries and am back to just working full time with the military, so I'm trying to finish the things that I started and clear out this review queue from 2020.
I appreciate everyone that's reached out to me to review their book and I understand the importance of reviews to authors. I will do my best to work through the pile. As such, I'm backlogged and am not accepting new reviews at this time.
Dark Celebrations by Calvin Demmer Reading as of 15 Jun 21.
Requiem, Changing Timess by R.J. Parker
The Redwood Con: A Suspense Thriller by Reagan Keeter
This Time by Azaaa Davis
The Horror Collection: Pink Edition edited by Kevin J. Kennedy
The Nexus Mirror by N.E. Michael
The Unexpected Inlander by Kellyn Thompson
The Beast of Wheeler Ridge: Beauty and the Beast meets Jurassic Park:Gritty fantasy thriller by The Beast of Wheeler Ridge: Beauty and the Beast meets Jurassic Park:Gritty fantasy thriller
Yardbird: A Scratch Williams Mystery by Mark Slade
Death Donor by Matt Ward
The Tech by Mark Ravine
The Automation by G.B. Gabbler
The Pre-programming by G.B. Gabbler
The Horror Collection: Emerald Edition by Kevin J. Kennedy
The Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson
Hungry by Amanda Byrd
The Last Feast by Zeb Haradon
The Usurper King by Zeb Haradon
The Orphansby Zeb Haradon
Maric: World's End by Eric Thorpe
No One Runs Faster Than A Bullet by Andrew Davie
A Time For Violence: Stories with an Edge by Andy Rausch
Catch Lili Too by Sophie Whittemore
Pleasant Grove by Jason Price
The Mother by Andrei David
June 15, 2021
2021 Review Queue
Carrying over from my unfinished reviews from 2020. I am a full time graduate student, so I am still struggling to get to the bottom of my current list. I am accepting reviews but I am incredibly slow (and backlogged).
Come Join the Murder by Holly Rae Garcia Finished reading as of 15 Jun 21. (Need to write a review)
Dark Celebrations by Calvin Demmer Reading as of 15 Jun 21.
Requiem, Changing Times by R.J. Parker
The Redwood Con A Thriller by Regan Keeter
This Time by Azaaa Davis
The Horror Collection: Pink Edition edited by Kevin J. Kennedy
The Nexus Mirror by N.E. Michael
The Unexpected Inlander by Kellyn Thompson
The Beast of Wheeler Ridge: Beauty and the Beast meets Jurassic Park:Gritty fantasy thriller by Chris Stevenson
Yardbird: A Scratch Williams Mystery by Mark Slade
Death Donor by Matt Ward
The Tech by Mark Ravine
The Automationby G.B. Gabbler
The Pre-programming by G.B. Gabbler
The Horror Collection: Emerald Edition by Kevin J. Kennedy
The Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson
Hungry by Amanda Byrd
The Last Feast by Zeb Haradon
The Usurper King by Zeb Haradon
The Orphans by Zeb Haradon
Maric: World's End by Eric Thorpe
No one runs faster than a bullet by Andrew Davie
A Time For Violence: Stories with an Edge by Andy Rausch
Come Join the Murder by Holly Rae Garcia Finished reading as of 15 Jun 21. (Need to write a review)
Dark Celebrations by Calvin Demmer Reading as of 15 Jun 21.
Requiem, Changing Times by R.J. Parker
The Redwood Con A Thriller by Regan Keeter
This Time by Azaaa Davis
The Horror Collection: Pink Edition edited by Kevin J. Kennedy
The Nexus Mirror by N.E. Michael
The Unexpected Inlander by Kellyn Thompson
The Beast of Wheeler Ridge: Beauty and the Beast meets Jurassic Park:Gritty fantasy thriller by Chris Stevenson
Yardbird: A Scratch Williams Mystery by Mark Slade
Death Donor by Matt Ward
The Tech by Mark Ravine
The Automationby G.B. Gabbler
The Pre-programming by G.B. Gabbler
The Horror Collection: Emerald Edition by Kevin J. Kennedy
The Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson
Hungry by Amanda Byrd
The Last Feast by Zeb Haradon
The Usurper King by Zeb Haradon
The Orphans by Zeb Haradon
Maric: World's End by Eric Thorpe
No one runs faster than a bullet by Andrew Davie
A Time For Violence: Stories with an Edge by Andy Rausch
December 7, 2020
Current Review Queue
Here's what reviews I am currently working on!
I am completing my 2nd Master's Degree, so it may take me a bit to read and write a review.
A Dangerous Curiosity- Renee Carr - Read, Completed Review! (as of 20 Jan 20)
Nocturnal Farm byVillimey Mist - Read. Completed Review (as of 26 Jan 20).
Meathead by Amanda Byrd - Read. Completed Review. (as of 3 Feb 20)
The Garden of Bewitchment by Catherine Cavendish - Read. Completed Review (as of 07 Feb 20)
Posthuman by M.C. Hansen - Read. Completed Review. (as of 24 Feb 20)
The Celestial Assignment by Theresa Braun - Completed Review (as of 03 Mar 20).
Tentacles and Teeth by Ariele Sieling - Completed Review (as of 05 Mar 20)
Blood of a Promise by Leeah Taylor - Completed review (as of 29 Feb 20)
Odriel's Heirs by Hayley Reese Chow - Completed review. (as of 30 Mar 20)
Ubiety by Grzegorz Kunowski - Completed review (as of 31 Mar 20)
The Horror Collection: Silver Edition - Completed review (as of 4 Apr 20)
Royally Betrayed: A Royal Bad Boy Shifter Romance by Lea Jade - Read. Completed review (as of 8 Apr 20)
Cynetic Wolf: A Dystopian YA Sci-Fi Novel by Matt Ward - Read. Completed review. (as of 22 Apr 20)
Alexandra Forever: 2337 by David William Richards - Read. Completed review. (as of 10 Nov 20)
Canny Danny by Gerhard Dennis(For Reedsy Discovery) - Read. Completed review. (as of 24 Apr 20)
13 Reasons for Murder: Philistines by Amanda Byrd - Read. (Mini review completed as of 7 Dec 2)
Strange Corridors by Mark Slade Read. (Mini review completed as of 7 Dec 20)
Dust & Lightning by Rebecca Crunden Read. (Mini review completed as of 7 Dec 20)
Come Join the Murder by Holly Rae Garcia Reading as of 7 Dec 20.
Dark Celebrations by Calvin Demmer
Requiem, Changing Times by R.J. Parker
The Redwood Con A Thriller by Regan Keeter
This Time by Azaaa Davis
The Horror Collection: Pink Edition edited by Kevin J. Kennedy
The Nexus Mirror by N.E. Michael
The Unexpected Inlander by Kellyn Thompson
The Beast of Wheeler Ridge: Beauty and the Beast meets Jurassic Park:Gritty fantasy thriller by Chris Stevenson
Yardbird: A Scratch Williams Mystery by Mark Slade
Death Donor by Matt Ward
The Tech by Mark Ravine
The Automationby G.B. Gabbler
The Pre-programming by G.B. Gabbler
The Horror Collection: Emerald Edition by Kevin J. Kennedy
The Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson
Hungry by Amanda Byrd
The Last Feast by Zeb Haradon
The Usurper King by Zeb Haradon
The Orphans by Zeb Haradon
Maric: World's End by Eric Thorpe
No one runs faster than a bullet by Andrew Davie
A Time For Violence: Stories with an Edge by Andy Rausch
I am completing my 2nd Master's Degree, so it may take me a bit to read and write a review.
Come Join the Murder by Holly Rae Garcia Reading as of 7 Dec 20.
Dark Celebrations by Calvin Demmer
Requiem, Changing Times by R.J. Parker
The Redwood Con A Thriller by Regan Keeter
This Time by Azaaa Davis
The Horror Collection: Pink Edition edited by Kevin J. Kennedy
The Nexus Mirror by N.E. Michael
The Unexpected Inlander by Kellyn Thompson
The Beast of Wheeler Ridge: Beauty and the Beast meets Jurassic Park:Gritty fantasy thriller by Chris Stevenson
Yardbird: A Scratch Williams Mystery by Mark Slade
Death Donor by Matt Ward
The Tech by Mark Ravine
The Automationby G.B. Gabbler
The Pre-programming by G.B. Gabbler
The Horror Collection: Emerald Edition by Kevin J. Kennedy
The Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson
Hungry by Amanda Byrd
The Last Feast by Zeb Haradon
The Usurper King by Zeb Haradon
The Orphans by Zeb Haradon
Maric: World's End by Eric Thorpe
No one runs faster than a bullet by Andrew Davie
A Time For Violence: Stories with an Edge by Andy Rausch
February 24, 2020
Amazing Comic Con Aloha 2020
It was a great weekend at the Honolulu Convention Center! We got to interact with other local creators and see what everyone has going on!
I have better ideas for my set-up for next convention but I appreciate everyone that stopped by to chat and buy a book. =)
I have a bunch of extra limited edition comics which will be listed up to Etsy as a I get caught up on homework
I have better ideas for my set-up for next convention but I appreciate everyone that stopped by to chat and buy a book. =)
I have a bunch of extra limited edition comics which will be listed up to Etsy as a I get caught up on homework
January 6, 2020
What's in a name?
My Studio was originally named "OTS Productions" or "On the Strip Productions" in reference to what I called the infrequent 2-3 panel joke comics I drew making fun of my inner circle that was eventually added to the school newspaper in my Senior Year. This was a strange year for me but I was encouraged to poke fun of my school administrative staff.
After high school, I shifted to Studio Peregrine, simply because I am obsessed with Peregrine Falcons to the point that this was an alias for a character in my comic, "Painted Wings" who was re-introduced as a supporting cast member of my friend's comic, "The Lavenders" when he asked me to write a comic script for Year One.
Around 2002/2003, I became the president of my college's Anime society- Starlight Anime. I was later brainstorming something we could do to pair our artists and writers that would allow them to collaborate on a joint project that played to their strengths for a quarterly or annual comic. It was outside of the charter of the Anime Society; the student newspaper- the Owl; and the Literary Magazine- Reflections.
We decided to call it "Hikari no Houshi", (roughly translated "Natural Light of the Star") or HnH for short, as a nod to the Anime society and submitted the proposal.
It was rejected.
Instead, I grabbed the "Studio HnH" domain name and used it for myself and my friends when we went to local anime conventions t sell our work. Each of us had a different skill set and we were already collaborating.
So fast forward to now. I am the only active member Studio HnH. Instead of paying for 2 domains, I merged my websites together under the Studio HnH umbrella.
My husband and son want to create video games. I share this interest but all 3 of us want to create different styles of games. We were discussing forming an LLC for our game business and each wing would be something else.
He wanted to use "Hebi" for snake as something to do with our business name. As I joke I mentioned that I could just shift the meaning of "HnH" to "Hikari no Hebi" or "Hoshi no Hebi" and still have the same abbreviation.
As Studio HnH, I write anime, manga, and book reviews. I create video games. I do some graphic design. I sometimes get a wild hair and draw. I mostly just write whatever strikes my fancy.
My passion lies in horror so I bulk of my writing falls back on those darker themes. My main projects are my webcomics that I have also formatted for print: Salient Caligation and Song of Asteria.
I also collaborate with Moonhawk Productions and Pink Panties Productions as a producer and co-writer for those webcomics ans web series.
Studio HnH is my catch all for any sort of projects that I do where I am a main contributing force. If I am brought on as a "hired gun", it's just my name that gets credited.
I look forward to what the future brings and I hope to have more stories completed by the time the next decade rolls around.
After high school, I shifted to Studio Peregrine, simply because I am obsessed with Peregrine Falcons to the point that this was an alias for a character in my comic, "Painted Wings" who was re-introduced as a supporting cast member of my friend's comic, "The Lavenders" when he asked me to write a comic script for Year One.
Around 2002/2003, I became the president of my college's Anime society- Starlight Anime. I was later brainstorming something we could do to pair our artists and writers that would allow them to collaborate on a joint project that played to their strengths for a quarterly or annual comic. It was outside of the charter of the Anime Society; the student newspaper- the Owl; and the Literary Magazine- Reflections.
We decided to call it "Hikari no Houshi", (roughly translated "Natural Light of the Star") or HnH for short, as a nod to the Anime society and submitted the proposal.
It was rejected.
Instead, I grabbed the "Studio HnH" domain name and used it for myself and my friends when we went to local anime conventions t sell our work. Each of us had a different skill set and we were already collaborating.
So fast forward to now. I am the only active member Studio HnH. Instead of paying for 2 domains, I merged my websites together under the Studio HnH umbrella.
My husband and son want to create video games. I share this interest but all 3 of us want to create different styles of games. We were discussing forming an LLC for our game business and each wing would be something else.
He wanted to use "Hebi" for snake as something to do with our business name. As I joke I mentioned that I could just shift the meaning of "HnH" to "Hikari no Hebi" or "Hoshi no Hebi" and still have the same abbreviation.
As Studio HnH, I write anime, manga, and book reviews. I create video games. I do some graphic design. I sometimes get a wild hair and draw. I mostly just write whatever strikes my fancy.
My passion lies in horror so I bulk of my writing falls back on those darker themes. My main projects are my webcomics that I have also formatted for print: Salient Caligation and Song of Asteria.
I also collaborate with Moonhawk Productions and Pink Panties Productions as a producer and co-writer for those webcomics ans web series.
Studio HnH is my catch all for any sort of projects that I do where I am a main contributing force. If I am brought on as a "hired gun", it's just my name that gets credited.
I look forward to what the future brings and I hope to have more stories completed by the time the next decade rolls around.
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