Tag Archives: nonfiction

Teach Your Kids to Game the SWC Way!

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Steven

The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and among the presents being delivered by Santa will no doubt be a plethora of roleplaying games purchased by parents hoping to introduce their children to the joys of RPGing. And it … Continue reading →

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Happy Read a Book Day 2022!

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Steven

Today is National Read a Book Day, which has been celebrated every September 6th since…well, nobody seems to know precisely when this “holiday” began, or who started it, but it’s a celebration of reading, so it’s all good, right? And if … Continue reading →

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Happy Book Lovers Day 2022!

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Steven

Hey, fans of reading! Today is Book Lovers Day, “an unofficial holiday observed to encourage bibliophiles to celebrated reading and literature” (according to Wikipedia) that’s celebrated every August 9th. And if you’re looking for the right book on this special day, … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready for the Summer (Reading)?

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Steven

Staycation? Vacation? Whether you’re on the road or just hanging at home, today is the official start of the summer season (which ends September 23), and that means summer reading. And you know what would make for perfect reading this … Continue reading →

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Vampi Hears From Hollywood

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Steven

Wanted! More Readers Like… It was a caption that always ran on “Fang Mail,” the letters page of Famous Monsters of Filmland—the magazine that inspired generations of actors, writers, directors, producers, and makeup and special effects magicians to follow their dreams—above … Continue reading →

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Saturday Is National Bombshells’ Day 2022!

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Steven

In case you were unaware of it, this coming Saturday is National Bombshells’ Day, a promotional event that, according to the National Day Calendar, was launched by a well-known lingerie company: “Victoria’s Secret created Bombshells’ Day as a day for women to … Continue reading →

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Vampirella Rises…for a New Review!

Posted on February 28, 2022 by Steven

It’s review time again! At the French horror site Vampirisme, host Adrien Party takes a look at our nonfiction comics history From the Stars…a Vampiress: An Unauthorized Guide to Vampirella’s Classic Horror Adventures, by yours truly, Steven A. Roman. And what’s his opinion of … Continue reading →

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Spooktacular Reads for Halloween from SWC

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Steven

Looking for chilling tales of the supernatural to enjoy during the Spooky Season, as you anxiously await the arrival of Halloween? Then look no further than StarWarp Concepts’ backlist of titles that are perfect for horror and dark fantasy fans! … Continue reading →

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A Planet Where Blood Is Used for Construction? Holy Drakulon!

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Steven

Yes, it’s true: It was announced just last week by researchers at the University of Manchester that if future explorers of the Red Planet, Mars, want to have places to live in, the most useful substance for creating building materials…is … Continue reading →

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Happy Read a Book Day 2021!

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Steven

Today is not just Labor Day in the United States—the unofficial end of summer—but also National Read a Book Day, which has been celebrated every September 6th since…well, nobody seems to know precisely when this “holiday” began, or who started it, … Continue reading →

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