Author Archives
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Ben Kane’s Military Love Song: Clash of Empires
Clash of Empires by Ben Kane has many of the attributes I look for in a novel: lots of disparate characters whose paths collide, historical accuracy, great dialogue, etc., but it conspicuously didn’t have one thing that is always high… Read More ›
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More than fun: Nicholas Eames’ Bloody Rose
A while ago I was talking to another teacher about short fiction. The story I had just taught to my class was “Carnal Knowledge” by TC Boyle, an old favourite of mine, and it turned out he just had another… Read More ›
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The Walking Dead’s Trail Goes Cold in Season 9
(Contains Spoilers) Most people stopped watching The Walking Dead after Glenn got all Hank Aaroned-on by Negan. It was a simple fact that the show went too far and that they were making way for the worst villain yet after… Read More ›
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An Interview with Jamie Mason
Jamie Mason is the author of several books, including KEZZIE OF BABYLON, THE BOOK OF ASHES and GAVIN’S WAR. He has worked variously as a think-tank analyst, a business manager, a professional musician and a private investigator. Now semi-retired and… Read More ›
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Brit Marling goes meta in Season 2 of The O.A.
(contains spoilers) No one is supposed to be this good. Brit Marling and her co-writer Zal Batmanglij are simply writing at a higher level than everyone else. If you haven’t seen any of their work, run to your couch and… Read More ›