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Hobson & Choi #11 - "The Dark Spoons"

The latest part of Hobson & Choi is up now! What dark corner of hell will our heroes descend into? What are... "The Dark Spoons"?

Hope you enjoy it - if you want more H&C, there's also some discussion of the serial on the latest EpiCast podcast - admittedly, they do catch me out on a typo, but they also seem keen on the story, which is nice.

And as ever, if you have time to vote for each chapter, that's always nice - a load of important stats are calculated at the end of each month, so if you'd not quite gotten round to voting, now is the time. Cheers.

World Book Night – The Evil Twin Of World Book Day, Surely?

World Book Night, of course, is the dark flip-side of World Book Day. During World Book Day, they charge money for small books, whereas on World Book Night they give away full-sized ones. If World Book Night were on a bad TV show, it would have a goatee beard.

Not that I’m complaining, of course – I went to my local World Book Night event and found the trolley of free books, conveniently parked outside the library – obviously, my free book was about a “Purveyor of Superior Funerals”, that’s exactly the grim subject matter I’d expect from the Dark Side. I would've stayed for the puppet show if scheduling had allowed.

(Yes, the puppet show. Hopefully involving Mister Punch tying people down and shoving books down their throat.)

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New TV blogs: Broadchurch! Game of Thrones!

Today, my Monday night viewing in review form...

First up, it's Game of Thrones on Dork Adore. Funny AND violent!

And secondly, surprisingly hyped in the last few days:

The series finale of Broadchurch reviewed on Digital Fix. How was the ending to their mystery?

New TV blog: Doctor Who!

Time for this week's Doctor Who review on Dork Adore, and they're packing in the genres.

And the latest Hobson & Choi is also available, and has been for a few days, since I moved the release from Saturdays to Thursdays.

#fridayflash: "Bottomscraper"

Hi! This week, one man's awful adventures in London in the wee hours. This (or something like this) is an all too common occurrence in the modern age, and I think we all owe it to ourselves to spread awareness.

As ever, more Friday Flash work available at the Friday Flash Dot Org website, and in an exciting new development, the latest chapter of my Hobson & Choi serial went up yesterday, after I changed the release day to Thursdays.

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Hobson & Choi #10 - "Day Two" - up now!

Chapter ten of Hobson & Choi up now on Jukepop! It's day two of the investigation - can Choi impress the hot receptionist? Vote for us if you would be so kind!

New day of the investigation, new day of publication! Avid watchers of my postings may have noticed these usually go up on Saturdays, but that was leading to rush and fiddle, so the new regular H&C day is Thursday until further notice.

Also, the internet just seems busier during the week, so in my bid to make each new chapter seem like an event, this felt like a better bet.

In other serial news, we're now listed on Web Fiction Guide, you can rate or review us if the urge strikes, but if you want to do one thing to help, +voting on the Jukepop site is the best option. Ta very much.

New TV blogging: Heroes might return?

Real-life superhero fest Heroes might be returning! I have news and thoughts on The Digital Fix.

And another update fairly soon, as I am making a change to my weekly work release routine. Bet the suspense is killing you...

The Hunger Games Book To Movie – Adaptation Injuries

I saw the film adaptation of The Hunger Games over the weekend, having read the book six months ago. A very topical choice, as the publicity is just revving up for the November release of the second movie.

So, how was the adaptation? What interesting choices did they make? Did I enjoy it? All that and more! (Note on spoilers: there will be some.)

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TV blogging: Game of Thrones! Broadchurch! Being Human epilogue!

Busy day of TV blogging to summarise...

First up, latest Game of Thrones review on Dork Adore, a surprisingly funny episode. Up to a point.

Elsewhere, back in rural England...

It's the penultimate Broadchurch on The Digital Fix! Revelations coming soon!

And a small bonus, the Being Human DVD bonus scene to clarify the series five ending has leaked out! Whole lotta TV there.

New TV review: Doctor Who on Dork Adore!

Latest Doctor Who review on Dork Adore! The Ice Warriors have come to stroke us to death!

But, you know, not in a naughty sex way. On an unrelated topic, nice weather we're having, isn't it? Maybe they saved the sun for the Who ice-based episode.

(Apologies to anyone outside the UK who is having horrible storms and rain.)