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Amazon seems to be softening its stance on exclusivity, which I commend.  What’s best for retailers is to have all books available in all formats to all people; anything less than that isn’t fair to the consumer and may very … Continue reading →

Author and editor Stanley Wiater hosted a Canadian television series a few years back; unfortunately, the show never aired here in America.  Interviews from the show occasionally surface on Youtube, however.  Here’s one with Harlan Ellison (don’t forget to check out the first two parts). Dark Dreamers … Continue reading →

Libraries, schools and bookstores across the country today are celebrating Read Across America in honor of what would’ve been Dr. Seuss’ 108th birthday.  The Lorax is being released in conjunction as a movie.  It’s my favorite of his books and this film strikes me as a … Continue reading →

It’s Leap Day at last, the one day every four years when Leap Day William emerges from the Mariana Trench to trade children’s tears for candy.  Or not. I’m a big fan of 30 Rock, the smartest comedy on TV … Continue reading →

Two posts of note from the past week or so:  one by Brian Keene about being prolific and another from Robert McCammon on writing as a calling.  Read up and take notes. Sorry for all the links lately rather than … Continue reading →

This is one of the best short films I’ve seen in some time.  I first watched it over at Feo Amante’s website, which is a great place to visit for news and reviews about movies, books and All Things Horror. The animation … Continue reading →

I learned about this from Cemetery Dance, thought I’d pass it along for those who aren’t on their mailing list.  Writer Ronald Kelly’s daughter is raising money for an overseas trip as part of the People to People program.  You … Continue reading →

I came across this diagram not long ago and found it interesting.  I didn’t realize how many genres existed.  Every one has its own writers who are closely associated with a particular subgenre, whether John Grisham and the Legal Thriller, … Continue reading →

On Saturday the mail carrier delivered a package for which I’ve waited the past nine months.  Cemetery Dance published a massive, two-volume anthology called The Century’s Best Horror Fiction.  Edited by genre historian John Pelan, it covers one hundred stories and … Continue reading →

  Amazon runs periodic sales on certain items, including my books.  I’ve noticed it in the past with my paperbacks, and last night I realized the Dreamland e-book is on sale for a short time.  Snag a copy of this sci-fi … Continue reading →