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Interview with Nathan Rosen, Editor of MicroHorror
"I believe that a great horror story is made of the same three elements that make a great joke: the setup, the escalation and the payoff."
Read More »Book Review: The Wordy Shipmates by Sarah Vowell
The writer's irreverance and lack of pretense shine through as she makes even Pilgrim theology entertaining history.
Read More »Book Review: Take Your Best Shot By Tim Grey
A great book for anyone from novice, advanced amateur, as well as anyone making the move from film to digital.
Read More »Book Review: Crosby Stills & Nash – The Biography (Updated 40th Anniversary Edition) by Dave Zimmer With Photographs by Henry Diltz
For both CSN&Y fans and students of American music history, the updated version of CSN's biography is an essential read.
Read More »Interview with Gail Smith, Author of Code 30 and Journal
"I think a horror writer disassociates himself from the true, vile nature of the beast."
Read More »DVD Review: L.A. Confidential (Two-Disc Special Edition)
No reason to keep my many praises for the film "off the record, on the QT, and very hush-hush."
Read More »Give It Away: One Solution To The Book Publishing Blues
I'm willing to let people read what I've written. Now the question remains - are people going to be willing to read it?
Read More »An Interview with Simon Gosden, Owner of Fantastic Literature Limited
"There is always a market for quality horror," says Gosden.
Read More »Our Second Heroes Giveaway
Another month, another Heroes giveaway.
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