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May 25, 2016
May 23, 2016
Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War. Hands down, the best Marvel movie; which, in a lot of ways, isn't saying much, but this was very nicely done in all aspects, and downright thrilling at points. Basically what Age of Ultron should have been, and really enjoyable. Thoroughly recommended.
To use wrestling parlance to describe the fight scenes, the booking was (apart from one fairly major complaint) near-perfect, and the high spots were absolutely fantastic. Plus: thank Christ. Finally - FINALLY - we got Spidey on the big screen the way he should be. 1. A costume that actually looks like spandex and not some ridiculous pseudo-chain mail 2. a mask with John Romita-style eyes, 3. still having mechanical web-shooters, 4. A perfectly cast young Peter Parker, and 5. Spidey dialogue that is actually likeable and funny and not utterly out of keeping with the out-of-costume Peter. Superb.
To use wrestling parlance to describe the fight scenes, the booking was (apart from one fairly major complaint) near-perfect, and the high spots were absolutely fantastic. Plus: thank Christ. Finally - FINALLY - we got Spidey on the big screen the way he should be. 1. A costume that actually looks like spandex and not some ridiculous pseudo-chain mail 2. a mask with John Romita-style eyes, 3. still having mechanical web-shooters, 4. A perfectly cast young Peter Parker, and 5. Spidey dialogue that is actually likeable and funny and not utterly out of keeping with the out-of-costume Peter. Superb.
May 20, 2016
WEIRD. DARK. GIVEAWAY
Don't forget to enter the GIVEAWAY for WEIRD. DARK., which includes three of my novellas, plus a bonus short story not available anywhere else. It runs through June 7.
MY NAME IS MISTER GRIEF: what if you could get rid of your pain immediately? What price would you be prepared to pay?
HOLD ON UNTIL YOUR FINGERS BREAK: a hangover, a forgotten night out, old men screaming in the street, and a mystery with a terrible, terrible answer ...
THE MAN ON TABLE TEN: he has a story to tell you. One that he has kept secret for decades. But now, the man on table ten can take no more, and the knowledge - as well as the burden - is now yours.
EXCLUSIVE story, THE CRASH: if you put a dent in someone's car, the consequences can be far greater - and more strange - than you expect.
MY NAME IS MISTER GRIEF: what if you could get rid of your pain immediately? What price would you be prepared to pay?
HOLD ON UNTIL YOUR FINGERS BREAK: a hangover, a forgotten night out, old men screaming in the street, and a mystery with a terrible, terrible answer ...
THE MAN ON TABLE TEN: he has a story to tell you. One that he has kept secret for decades. But now, the man on table ten can take no more, and the knowledge - as well as the burden - is now yours.
EXCLUSIVE story, THE CRASH: if you put a dent in someone's car, the consequences can be far greater - and more strange - than you expect.
May 17, 2016
Podcast - Episode 2 - Now Available
Episode 2 is out now! And even better, we are now on iTunes, Soundcloud, and the Stitcher podcast app so no matter what your phone can pick our bullshit up.
This week its Drones and Motorhomes, and a surprising amount of social groups get offered free 'relaxation' by the boys. Enjoy, and don't forget to subscribe (to make sure you never miss an episode) and vote!
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/…/are-you-su...…
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=89450&a...
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-288453827
Remember to vote on the Smitherd and Shaw Facebook page!
This week its Drones and Motorhomes, and a surprising amount of social groups get offered free 'relaxation' by the boys. Enjoy, and don't forget to subscribe (to make sure you never miss an episode) and vote!
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/…/are-you-su...…
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=89450&a...
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-288453827
Remember to vote on the Smitherd and Shaw Facebook page!
May 13, 2016
New Giveaway AND New Contest
New Giveaway AND New Contest
NEWS: The giveaway for Weird. Dark. starts tomorrow, May 14 and runs through June 7 Remember to enter to win one of five paperback copy of Weird. Dark.
BIGGER NEWS: There's a really really cool contest/giveaway coming up for Spam-Free Mailing List subscribers later this month. The contest features a literally a one-of-a-kind prize that I think you're really going to dig.
But you've got to be on the Mailing List to be in it, so you know what to do ...
https://www.facebook.com/smitherdbook...
Go ahead and follow my Facebook page while you're signing up for the email list.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE UPCOMING CONTEST!!!
NEWS: The giveaway for Weird. Dark. starts tomorrow, May 14 and runs through June 7 Remember to enter to win one of five paperback copy of Weird. Dark.
BIGGER NEWS: There's a really really cool contest/giveaway coming up for Spam-Free Mailing List subscribers later this month. The contest features a literally a one-of-a-kind prize that I think you're really going to dig.
But you've got to be on the Mailing List to be in it, so you know what to do ...
https://www.facebook.com/smitherdbook...
Go ahead and follow my Facebook page while you're signing up for the email list.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE UPCOMING CONTEST!!!
Weird.Dark. Giveaway
My New Podcast! (And Matt Shaw’s)
Out now on iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud, the podcast ‘Are You Sure? with Smitherd and Shaw’ is available for download, consumption, and general enjoyment. Each week we dissect the pros and cons of the minor issues, as well as regular features Transatlantic Swearing and It’ll Never Work. Check it out and (of course!) leave a review on your platform of choice. I’m really proud of it, and if I say so myself I think you’ll find it at least marginally funny. Here are all the links below:
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/are-you-sure-smitherd-shaw/id1110446274?mt=2
Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=89450&a...
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-288453827
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May 7, 2016
New Giveaway
The giveaway for "In the Darkness, That's Where I'll Know You" ended last night. Unfortunately, none of "us" won.
Don't despair. A new giveaway will start a week from today, May 14, for five paperback copies of "Weird. Dark.", which includes three of my novellas, plus a bonus short story not available anywhere else.
MY NAME IS MISTER GRIEF: what if you could get rid of your pain immediately? What price would you be prepared to pay?
HOLD ON UNTIL YOUR FINGERS BREAK: a hangover, a forgotten night out, old men screaming in the street, and a mystery with a terrible, terrible answer ...
THE MAN ON TABLE TEN: he has a story to tell you. One that he has kept secret for decades. But now, the man on table ten can take no more, and the knowledge - as well as the burden - is now yours.
EXCLUSIVE story, THE CRASH: if you put a dent in someone's car, the consequences can be far greater - and more strange - than you expect.
Mark Your Calendars!
Don't despair. A new giveaway will start a week from today, May 14, for five paperback copies of "Weird. Dark.", which includes three of my novellas, plus a bonus short story not available anywhere else.
MY NAME IS MISTER GRIEF: what if you could get rid of your pain immediately? What price would you be prepared to pay?
HOLD ON UNTIL YOUR FINGERS BREAK: a hangover, a forgotten night out, old men screaming in the street, and a mystery with a terrible, terrible answer ...
THE MAN ON TABLE TEN: he has a story to tell you. One that he has kept secret for decades. But now, the man on table ten can take no more, and the knowledge - as well as the burden - is now yours.
EXCLUSIVE story, THE CRASH: if you put a dent in someone's car, the consequences can be far greater - and more strange - than you expect.
Mark Your Calendars!
May 6, 2016
Hi There
Welcome to the nearly fifty new followers of my GoodReads page. Thank you.
I hope you have found a book or two to enjoy and to make you ponder the possibilities (...and also left a nice review...you know...just a thought...).
If you're on Facebook, please like my page, "Luke Smitherd Book Stuff", and, while you're there, sign up for my email list so you are always up-to-date on book launches, giveaways, and other important news.
Also feel free to like the Facebook page, "Smitherd and Shaw", which is the page for my new podcast with fellow author Matt Shaw. The link to the podcast is on that page (as well as mentioned on this blog a few...no, make that, several...times).
Thanks again for following me. If you like my stuff, please recommend me to your friends and family. If you don't, well, maybe recommend me to your enemies (you know...just a thought).
Oh yeah. Ask me questions. I love questions and personally answer all of them.
Stay hungry.
Luke
I hope you have found a book or two to enjoy and to make you ponder the possibilities (...and also left a nice review...you know...just a thought...).
If you're on Facebook, please like my page, "Luke Smitherd Book Stuff", and, while you're there, sign up for my email list so you are always up-to-date on book launches, giveaways, and other important news.
Also feel free to like the Facebook page, "Smitherd and Shaw", which is the page for my new podcast with fellow author Matt Shaw. The link to the podcast is on that page (as well as mentioned on this blog a few...no, make that, several...times).
Thanks again for following me. If you like my stuff, please recommend me to your friends and family. If you don't, well, maybe recommend me to your enemies (you know...just a thought).
Oh yeah. Ask me questions. I love questions and personally answer all of them.
Stay hungry.
Luke
