Alan Toner's Blog, page 14
June 28, 2017
Michael Bond Dies
I grew up reading Michael Bond’s Paddington books, and together with all my other favourite works like the Narnia books, the Enid Blyton stories and … Read More
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June 21, 2017
10 Things I Hate About Hot Weather
Here comes summer? Not for me, thank you. You sun freaks can keep your sticky, uncomfortable heatwaves. Here are 10 Things I Hate About Hot Weather:
You can’t sleep at night, it is so humid and uncomfortable.
Everywhere is packed.… Read More
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June 6, 2017
Norman Bates Returns In Psycho: Sanitarium
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Robert Bloch’s crazed split-personality killer Norman Bates returns in a new novel called Psycho: Sanitarium.
Written by Chet Williamson, Psycho: Sanitarium is a kind of prequel to Psycho II and sequel to Psycho.
The novel begins in 1960. Norman Bates … Read More
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June 1, 2017
Sgt Pepper 50th Anniversary
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Today is the 50th Anniversary of the release of The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper album. This masterpiece, as we all know, heralded The Summer of Love of 1967.
A cultural icon, Sgt Pepper was the eighth studio album to be released … Read More
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May 25, 2017
The Man Who Haunted Himself – My Favourite Roger Moore Movie.
The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970) is, without doubt, my favourite Roger Moore movie. In fact, not only is it my all time favourite Roger Moore movie, but I would even go as far as to say that it is … Read More
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May 24, 2017
Roger Moore – A Tribute
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I was very saddened to hear of the death of Sir Roger Moore yesterday, at the age of 89. Coming right after the despicable, disgusting terrorist attack in Manchester – to all whose people my thoughts and deep condolences … Read More
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May 18, 2017
Horror Writers Association
The Horror Writers Association (HWA) is the premier organisation for writers and publishers of horror and dark fantasy throughout the world.
A non-profit body, one of the Horror Writers Association’s primary goals is to encourage public interest in, and generate … Read More
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The Manitou by Graham Masterton
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The Manitou is Graham Masterton’s debut novel and was written in 1976. Many fans regard this horror classic – which was later made into a film starring Tony Curtis – as their all time favourite Masterton book.
The Manitou tells … Read More
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May 16, 2017
Universal Legacy Collection Blu Ray
Having always been a BIG fan of the Universal monster movies (in fact, they were my first real introduction to horror, as I watched these avidly as a kid), I am really pleased to see that they have finally released … Read More
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May 14, 2017
Sleeping Beauties by Stephen King and Owen King
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Being a BIG Stephen King fan, I was really excited to hear that he has collaborated on a new book with his son Owen. The book is called Sleeping Beauties and, according to Amazon, will be released on 26 September … Read More
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