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Book Review: The Dark Volume By Gordon Dahlquist
Far from being the "gripping tale of suspense" that it's advertised as, The Dark Volume is a rather tedious exercise.
Read More »Self-Marketing: Stay True, but Stretch!
Don't lie about your skills and experience, but don't be afraid to stretch your boundaries.
Read More »Book Review: Schoolgirl Milky Crisis: Adventures in the Anime and Manga Trade by Jonathan Clements
Clements' collection of articles and commentary offers an amusing and informative look at the anime and manga biz.
Read More »Book Review: Another Life: A Burke Novel by Andrew Vachss
The novel has a satisfying and believable conclusion to the plot’s mystery and the series’ characters.
Read More »Book Review: Views by Roger Dean, Carla Capalbo, and Donny Hamilton
Yes cover designer Roger Dean's long out of print book gets reissued.
Read More »Interview with Robert Shlasko, Author of Molly and the Sword
The perfect gift for young girl violinists.
Read More »Book Review: Comedy At The Edge: How Stand-Up In The 1970s Changed America by Richard Zoglin
Legendary Stand-Up Comics of the Seventies "Come Alive."
Read More »Book Review: One Year to a Writing Life: Twelve Lessons to Deepen Every Writer’s Art and Craft by Susan Tiberghien
Solid advice from a prolific, soulful author who started late and is still going strong as a marvelous essayist.
Read More »Movie Review: Watchmen
A nice shot of originality for new audiences and deep appreciation from die hard fans make Watchmen a surefire winner.
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