Book Review: The Last Ritual by S.A. Sidor
Fact or fiction, reportage or editorial? We, as the readers are never sure
Evil is a Matter of Perspective: An Anthology of Antagonists, ed. Adrian Collins and Mike Myers
Evil certainly is a matter of perspective. But, then again, so is goodness
Review: The Lone Ranger and Green Hornet comics collection
The Lone Ranger Green Hornet comic is overall an entertaining read, very much in the spirit of its pulp fiction origins.
Walking Away from the Walking Dead
No more Walking Dead for me.
Interview: Lavie Tidhar
Israeli author and traveler Lavie Tidhar discusses the World SF blog, traveling the world for inspiration and his latest works.
The Neo-Pulp Electronic Revolution
There’s been something going on in the publishing business the last several years, and it’s nothing less than what I’ve been calling a Neo-Pulp Electronic Revolution.
The Marinated Writer
I know what you are thinking, and no, that’s not what I was marinating in. We did have a beer with dinner last night, and that’s as much as I’ve drunk in a week, so I’m not *that* kind of writer. What I am is one gathering flavor for my writing by reading. In this […]
Slammin’ Pulp Hero Stories
There’s a new book out I’d like to recommend to anyone who’s a fan of pulp fiction– or anyone who just appreciates good writing. My friend Fred Blosser, known in some parts as an authority on Robert E. Howard, among other things, has published SLAMMIN’ PULP HERO STORIES, a collection of fiction he’s written over […]
Amazing News Weekly
This week we offer you the first installment of a new weekly news feature. But then, that’s kind of obvious, isn’t it? CONTEST Win a Signed Copy of Douglas Smith’s new novel THE WOLF AT THE END OF THE WORLD. FEATURED Excerpt TRAVELS OF DANGER IN THE YUCATAN: A Mayan […]
The Safest Place There Is
“The safest place there is. . . .” It’s a dubious, quizzical line, delivered by Lois Smith near the end of her one unforgettable scene as the self-proclaimed mother of Precrime. Dubious because we’re talking about the reliability of the human mind; quizzical because it’s a Philip K. Dick adaptation. But it’s a line, I’d […]
Inoculate Against the Lurids: Language Is A Virus
I’m pleased to be participating at Amazing Stories by writing about pulps. But before jumping feet first into that discussion, it’s best to issue a warning: It’s always important for all participants in a conversation to make sure they understand the lingo. That’s an obvious statement when the participants are from different cultures, or if […]
