Genre : Science Fiction/ Adventure Published : 1913 Format : E-book Pages : 348 ” Indeed would I give my life a thousand times if I could… Read more “The Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs”
Prompt : Do you have any collections ?
Well I have a lot of books . Outside of that , I used to collect rocks and bottle caps as a kid .
Prompt : What’s the oldest thing you’re wearing today ?
My pants I think . I don’t buy a lot of clothes in general . Wait till the holes get too big to ignore then get some… Read more “Prompt : What’s the oldest thing you’re wearing today ?”
Prompt : How do you feel about cold weather ?
It’s alright , I usually prefer between 60-75 degrees . Lived in Texas for most of my life so don’t have all that much experience with it… Read more “Prompt : How do you feel about cold weather ?”
Star Wars : Tarkin by James Luceno
Genre : Science Fiction Publishe : 2014 Format : Hardcover Pages : 258 “Still , Tarkin had to wonder what his paternal grand uncle – who had… Read more “Star Wars : Tarkin by James Luceno”
Prompt : Have you ever broken a bone ?
Yes , I broke my collarbone . Broke it while practicing some martial arts in the park . The bad part is that I can’t say that… Read more “Prompt : Have you ever broken a bone ?”
Prompt : How do you balance work and home life ?
By being tired at both . I don’t really balance well at all . Part of it is my week by week schedule is less than consistent… Read more “Prompt : How do you balance work and home life ?”
Prompt : What’s one small improvement you can make in your life ?
Could definitely be more physically active . Admittedly haven’t been as active as I should be .
This Crowded Earth by Robert Bloch
Genre : Science Fiction Format : E-Book Pages : 97 Published : 1958 “There were so many people , so many faces . After awhile it got… Read more “This Crowded Earth by Robert Bloch”
Card Subject to Change
So this is how I currently see the year going forward . Things may change . June – Ghost month (Booo!) July – Westerns (Draw !) August… Read more “Card Subject to Change”
Splinter of the Mind’s Eye by Alan Dean Foster
Genre : Science Fiction Published : 1978 Format : Paperback Pages : 199 “How beautiful was the universe , Luke thought . How beautifully flowing , glorious… Read more “Splinter of the Mind’s Eye by Alan Dean Foster”
Prompt : What’s a job you would like to do for just one day ?
Break dance instructor , I would love to teach a bunch of newbies how not to do it .
Prompt : What was the last live performance you saw ?
I believe the last live performance I saw was a Fozzy concert a few years back with a friend and his dad . Granted my sense of… Read more “Prompt : What was the last live performance you saw ?”
Prompt : Do you vote in political Elections
Yes , it would be silly not to . As someone who considers themselves a small L libertarian there isn’t a whole lot of politicians I like… Read more “Prompt : Do you vote in political Elections”
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Genre : Horror Published : 2020 Format : Hardcover Pages : 404 Every story begins in blood : a squalling baby yanked from the womb , bathed… Read more “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix”
The Lady of The House of Love by Angela Carter
Genre : Dark fantasy Published : 1979 Format : Paperback Pages : 20 Her voice is filled with distant sonorities , like reverberations in a cave :… Read more “The Lady of The House of Love by Angela Carter”
The Spider Master of Men #26 : Death Reign of the Vampire King by Norvell W. Page
Genre : Thriller / pulp hero Published : 1935 Format : E-book Pages : 165 Blood was their desire , and they sucked it from the veins… Read more “The Spider Master of Men #26 : Death Reign of the Vampire King by Norvell W. Page”
Prompt : Have you ever been camping ?
Yes , I’ve been camping several times . I was a member of the scouts as a kid and camping kinda goes with the territory . It… Read more “Prompt : Have you ever been camping ?”
Let The Right One In John Ajvide Lindqvist
Genre : Horror Published : 2007 Format : Paperback Pages : 472 He was the one who had moved them in . The man and his daughter… Read more “Let The Right One In John Ajvide Lindqvist”
The Pale Lady by Alexandre Dumas
Genre : Horror Published : 1849 Pages : 53 Format : E-book Not one of our castles but has its spectre , not one of our cottages… Read more “The Pale Lady by Alexandre Dumas”
Prompt : Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind .
I don’t know . That’s a lot of pressure . I started doing these prompts as something to distract me from my thoughts honestly . It’s like… Read more “Prompt : Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind .”
Dangerous Girls by R.L. Stine
Genre : Horror/YA Published : 2003 Format : Paperback Pages : 292 The pine needles smells so fresh , and I love the way the lake glows… Read more “Dangerous Girls by R.L. Stine”
Vampire Hunter D Volume 1 by Hideyuki Kikuchi
Illustrations : Yoshitaka Amano Format : Paperback Pages : 238 Published : 1983 Genre : Horror / Science Fiction I know , I know Vampire Hunters are… Read more “Vampire Hunter D Volume 1 by Hideyuki Kikuchi”
Prompt : How do you use social media ?
I don’t really use it that much anymore . Family photos and promoting this blog is essentially it nowadays . Of course I used to use it… Read more “Prompt : How do you use social media ?”
Book Review : The Space Vampires by Colin Wilson
Genre : Horror/Science Fiction Published : 1976 Format : E-Book If earthmen had built this , they’d have it all look mechanical-square columns with rivets . Whatever… Read more “Book Review : The Space Vampires by Colin Wilson”
Prompt : What Place in the World do you never want to visit ? Why ?
The Arctic . I have no desire to walk among the ice . Went ice skating once and it did not end well . Also I’m pretty… Read more “Prompt : What Place in the World do you never want to visit ? Why ?”
Prompt : What Is Your Favorite Restaurant ?
Probably Cici’s Pizza . There is a heavy nostalgia factor here . My family would go there a lot when I was a kid and now that… Read more “Prompt : What Is Your Favorite Restaurant ?”
Book Review : Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
Genre : Paranormal romance Format : E-book Pages: 313 Published : 2001 He knows that women like a man who’s good to his family and also kind… Read more “Book Review : Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris”
Prompt : Where do you see yourself in 10 years ?
It’s dangerous to think that far ahead . I didn’t think I’d make it this long . Not that I do dangerous stuff just never had that… Read more “Prompt : Where do you see yourself in 10 years ?”
Prompt : How would you improve your community ?
This is a tough one . Not due to lack of ideas but rather everything these days seems to need some kind of permit . When I… Read more “Prompt : How would you improve your community ?”
Book Review : A History of the Vampire in Popular Culture : Love at First Bite by Violet Fenn
Genre : Non-fiction / essay Format: e-book Pages : 261 Being human is never easy . No wonder , then , that so many of us see… Read more “Book Review : A History of the Vampire in Popular Culture : Love at First Bite by Violet Fenn”
Prompt : How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic ?
My life didn’t change much . I was considered an essential worker so I kept working . Wore the piece of paper like everyone else did during… Read more “Prompt : How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic ?”
Prompt : If you could be a character from a book or film , who would you be ? Why ?
As a book worm , it’s hard to pick just one so I’ll put forth a few . Frankenstein’s monster would be on this list as I’m… Read more “Prompt : If you could be a character from a book or film , who would you be ? Why ?”
Some thoughts on superhero/vigilante fiction
Since I’ve made this last month dedicated to superhero/vigilante stories I figured it might be fun to point out some things I noticed . One thing that… Read more “Some thoughts on superhero/vigilante fiction”
Happy Easter !!!
Hope y’all had a happy Easter , I wish you well ! I’ll take this chance to give another update on the site . April is indeed… Read more “Happy Easter !!!”
The Further Adventures of Batman edited by Martin H. Greenburg
Format : Paperback Pages : 401 Genre : Superhero thriller / short story collection Published : 1989 Summary: “Death of the Dreammaster” by Robert Sheckley – Batman… Read more “The Further Adventures of Batman edited by Martin H. Greenburg”
Prompt : What animals make the best/worst pets ?
Cats have pretty much always been around me so I guess I’ve grown fond of them . They can survive on their own for the most part… Read more “Prompt : What animals make the best/worst pets ?”
Prompt : What Olympic sports do you enjoy watching the most ?
Probably figure skating . I won’t pretend like I understand it on a technical level but the movement is relaxing to see . Outside of that ,… Read more “Prompt : What Olympic sports do you enjoy watching the most ?”
Prompt : When you were five , what did you want to be when you grew up ?
Honestly my memories of elementary school are hazy at best . I remember wanting to be a power ranger at one point and I also wanted to… Read more “Prompt : When you were five , what did you want to be when you grew up ?”
Prompt : What makes you laugh ?
Pretty much anything , I’m an easy guy … One of the biggest struggles I have writing reviews is that I’m tempted to put jokes all over… Read more “Prompt : What makes you laugh ?”
Prompt : If you could have something named after you , what would it be ?
I would not delude myself into thinking something would be named after me … but a library or a park . Walking in a park and reading… Read more “Prompt : If you could have something named after you , what would it be ?”
Superman Returns by Marv Wolfman
Title : Superman Returns Author : Marv Wolfman Published : 2006 Pages : 332 Genre : Superhero / Science Fiction Novelization Even in the face of our… Read more “Superman Returns by Marv Wolfman”
Prompt : What do you wish you could do more every day ?
I know this is a lame answer but sleep . Technically I have the time , I’m just not good at it . Keep staying up way… Read more “Prompt : What do you wish you could do more every day ?”
Prompt : How often do you say no to things that would interfere with your goals ?
Honestly not that much . I tend to let things interfere . Hell , look at the amount of posts I made last year , literally none… Read more “Prompt : How often do you say no to things that would interfere with your goals ?”
My Word is my Bond : a memoir by Roger Moore
Title: My Word is my Bond Author : Roger Moore Genre : Non-fiction , autobiography Format : e-book Pages : 337 This is , after all ,… Read more “My Word is my Bond : a memoir by Roger Moore”
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day !
May your day be full of God , peace , love , and importantly be snake free !
Prompt : What is your favorite type of weather ?
It depends … when I’m going to walk I prefer bright and breezy . When I relax inside though I prefer it to be raining . A… Read more “Prompt : What is your favorite type of weather ?”
Prompt : What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings ?
Dissociation … tend to throw myself out of my head and pretend I’m just watching a movie . Of course there are many methods , reading ,… Read more “Prompt : What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings ?”