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Last week the Wall Street Journal reported that NewsCorp (owner of both HarperCollins and WSJ itself) was in talks with CBS (owner of Simon & Schuster) about a possible merger.  This after last month Rupert Murdoch missed out on the major … Continue reading →

Originally posted last year at Darkeva’s Dark Delights. ***** I watched a lot of horror movies when I was a kid, and the only monsters that were able to scare me were werewolves.  It wasn’t until I grew older that … Continue reading →

Tom Piccirilli posted a lengthy essay this morning about his ongoing battle with brain cancer.  It’s a powerful piece, and it reminded me of a story by sci-fi writer Norman Spinrad called “Carcinoma Angels.”  Christopher Hitchens’ last book, Mortality, also touches … Continue reading →

Every November National Novel Writing Month blows into town like a cold winter wind.  I’ve never taken part, but I wish all the best to those who do.  The idea is simple:  each participant has 30 days to write a short … Continue reading →

I did this for last Halloween, listed a few of my favorite horror stories, and I thought I’d continue the tradition this year.  Here are another three goodies to read by candlelight before bedtime. Shalken the Painter — J. Sheridan Le … Continue reading →

Over the weekend rumors spread that Penguin and Random House were looking at a possible merger; this morning came confirmation.  That means the Big Six will become the Big Five, and the new company will be called Penguin Random House. … Continue reading →

I wanted to make this big announcement in time for Halloween.  You’ll notice a new page along the header, Review 2 Preview.  I’ll double post the info here on the main page as well.  I also made changes to THE SHOP … Continue reading →

I got an email this week from a reader asking about my three tenets of New Publishing.  She pointed out that I never posted the third part of the multi-post arc.  I was pretty certain I had; only after checking … Continue reading →

What, you haven’t heard of All Hallow’s Read?  Well, learn about it from Neil Gaiman. It’s hard to start a new tradition, but I think this one is worth pursuing because it promotes literacy among kids and teens.  If you … Continue reading →

Anyone in the local area is invited to attend this month’s author showcase at the East Lake Library in Palm Harbor.  I’ll be speaking there next Tuesday (Oct. 16th) at 6:30 PM.  Click here for more info.  Bring a friend, … Continue reading →