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No MystiCon 2022? Worry Not, Fantasy Readers!
This coming weekend, science fiction and fantasy fans were supposed to be gathering at MystiCon, in Roanoke, Viriginia, after a one-year pandemic skip. But the coronavirus has made a mess of many conventions’ plans for yet another year, so the decision … Continue reading
Posted in Conventions, Fantasy, Publishing
Tagged chasing danger, chronicles of the sea dragon, conventions, Fantasy, fantasy adventure, for a few gold pieces more, harbinger of darkness, mysticon, richard c. white, terra incognito: a guide to building the worlds of your imagination, the worlds of richard c. white, troubleshooters incorporated
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Happy 110th Anniversary, Dejah Thoris and John Carter!
Where does the time go? It seems like only early last century readers were first transported to the planet Mars via the adventures of a visiting Earthman who learns that dangerous forms of life exist there, and now here it … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Fiction, Illustrated Classics, Princess of Mars, Publishing, Science Fiction
Tagged a princess of mars, dejah thoris, edgar rice burroughs, illustrated classics, john carter, science fiction, starwarp concepts backlist
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Farewell to the Hotel Pennsylvania, a New York Icon
New York is about to lose the Hotel Pennsylvania. Demolition of the 103-year-old Beaux-Arts structure designed by McKim, Mead & White began last week in earnest.—Max Scott, “At NYC’s Hotel Pennsylvania, Interior Demolition Has Begun,” untapped new york First it … Continue reading
Posted in Conventions, StarWarp Concepts
Tagged conventions, hotel pennsylvania
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Are You a Librarian? Do You Like Quality E-books? Then Read On!
With this past Saturday having been the annual celebration of Take Your Child to the Library Day, I’m always reminded of a conversation I once had with Richard C. White, author of SWC’s fantasy-adventure titles For a Few Gold Pieces More and Harbinger … Continue reading
Posted in Dark Urban Fantasy, e-books, e-tailers, Fantasy, Writing Reference Books
Tagged axis360, baker & taylor, blood feud: the saga of pandora zwieback book 1, blood reign: the saga of pandora zwieback book 2, e-books, e-tailers, for a few gold pieces more, harbinger of darkness, libraries, library distribution, overdrive, richard c. white, smashwords, starwarp concepts backlist, steven a. roman, terra incognito: a guide to building the worlds of your imagination
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Happy Take Your Child to the Library Day 2022!
Like the header says, today is Take Your Child to the Library Day, celebrating its 11th anniversary. Founded in 2011 by librarians Nadine Lipman and Caitlin Augusta, the event is held the first Saturday in February and encourages librarians to reach out … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Reading
Tagged events, reading, take your child to the library day
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What Are SWC Horror Bites?
A few days ago, as part of marking the start of the 2022 celebration of Women in Horror Month, I mentioned our SWC Horror Bites imprint—but what is that, exactly? Well, put basically, “short tales to appease your monstrous hunger for … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Fiction, e-books, Horror, Publishing
Tagged clemence annie housman, e-books, horror classics, swc horror bites, the legend of sleepy hollow, washington irving, white fell the werewolf
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Happy World Read Aloud Day 2022!
Hey, book lovers! Do you like reading? Well, of course you do! Do you like reading out loud? If so, then today is your day to celebrate, because it’s World Read Aloud Day! Started in 2009 by the nonprofit organization … Continue reading
Posted in e-books, Events, Fantasy, Illustrated Classics, Publishing, Snow White
Tagged brothers grimm, e-books, events, Fantasy, illustrated classics, snow white, world read aloud day
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RIP Ron Goulart, Vampirella Novelist and Sci-Fi Legend
“Ah, what a declining era,” sighed Pendragon, “wherein breasts are more important than magic.” “Breasts have always been more important than magic,” said Vampirella. Such were the sarcastic-but-technically-true words of author Ron Goulart in the 1976 novel Vampirella: Deadwalk, one of … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Science Fiction, vampirella
Tagged from the stars a vampiress, ron goulart, vampirella
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Happy Women in Horror Month 2022!
Women in Horror Month is here again, that annual celebration that shines the spotlight on the contributions of all the female creators—writers, artists, movie directors, producers, special makeup artists, special effects experts, etc.—who’ve brought thrills and chills to generations of … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Fiction, e-books, Events, Horror, Publishing
Tagged clemence annie housman, e-books, horror classics, horror fiction, starwarp concepts backlist, swc horror bites, white fell the werewolf, women in horror month, women writers
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Re-Presenting The Formidables!
Good news, comic fans! The Formidables—the superhero series that I was involved with as editor—is heading back to comic shops this spring, courtesy of indie publishing company Advent Comics! Created by writer/artist Chris Malgrain through his Oniric Comics company, the Formidables are a … Continue reading
Posted in Comic Books
Tagged advent comics, chris malgrain, comic books, superheroes, the formidables
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