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December 14, 2016
Advertising’s a Dirty Business
The postman delivered an Amazon parcel. As I was out at the time, they left it in a secure location. Using the wonders of GIMP and a couple of minutes of my time, I’ve replicated the most important parts of the sight that met my eyes when I went to recover it. What are your … Continue reading Advertising’s a Dirty Business
December 12, 2016
The Answer to Every Investigator’s Worst Nightmare
Do you find yourself needing to display the power and majesty of the Empire, without causing the more delicate members of your expedition to swoon at the sight of your power and majesty? I might have the solution. I know I’ll be happier during an attack by chthonic entities knowing I don’t have to choose … Continue reading The Answer to Every Investigator’s Worst Nightmare
December 9, 2016
Cheapjack Pulp 616 (2) by David Ulnar Slew (ed)
Thrills! Spills! Dark-hearted villains stalking the grimy streets of the urban jungle! And heroes with feet of muck! Do you dare enter… This Review!! This collection contains seven short stories, each unashamed pulp entertainment rather than high literature. Ulnar Slew divides the contents into Sci-fi/Fantasy/Dark Fantasy; Romance; Western and Adventure; and Detective and Horror; however, … Continue reading Cheapjack Pulp 616 (2) by David Ulnar Slew (ed)
December 7, 2016
December 5, 2016
Better Than Required
On my way to the shops this morning, when approaching a road, the nearest car stopped and the driver waved me across in each instance where the road wasn’t empty of traffic. Not a huge or meaningful piece of news. However, it is a reminder that small acts of “better than required” happen every day.
December 2, 2016
Dragon Moon by Austin Hackney
Combining fast-paced action and immense threats with characters who are more than stereotypes, Hackney produces a young adult fantasy that – while short – is not shallow. Lia Stone is descended from Dragon-born Guardians, and expected to join them in defending humanity from demonic threats when she comes of age. However, when first her parents … Continue reading Dragon Moon by Austin Hackney
November 30, 2016
I Didn’t Want to Sit on You Anyway
Today has been a productive day, but involved more being away from my desk than usual. Not everyone viewed this as a good thing, as this recreation shows. Fortunately, the stare of disdain was interrupted by a snooze before my head melted.
November 28, 2016
The End of the Circle
Saturday marked the publication of the last episode of Seven Stones, my swords-and-sorcery serial. I might return to Reverend Kobb and the others in the future, and will be releasing further collections, but – after nearly two years – the arc is over. It’s been an interesting experience writing such an episodic work. I haven’t … Continue reading The End of the Circle
November 25, 2016
Amber Fang: The Hunted by Arthur Slade
Combining the twists and turns of a spy movie with the particular challenges facing the humane vampire, Slade provides an urban fantasy that will appeal both to fans of both action and moral quandaries. Amber Fang is a vampire. Raised only to eat murderers with no remorse, she divides her time between studying for a … Continue reading Amber Fang: The Hunted by Arthur Slade
November 23, 2016
The Impact of Politics on Language
If we take the approach that necromancers defile bodies so have forgone their right to be considered people, do those who fight for equality before the law become insuresurrectionists?
