I got into Stephen King a few years back with a memoir of his, On Writing, and a collection of short stories called Bazaar of Bad Dreams. King is one of the most successful authors of all time, and as a still-forming horror writer myself, I figured I really needed to study his works. The … Continue reading A Review of The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger by Stephen King
Vetus Lapidibus – by Bob Corpening
It has not been long since my relinquishment of the expedition for Vetus Lapidibus. Already my colleagues dispute my lack of finding. I find myself and my name bear insult upon insult and injury upon injury. However, now I see, or rather do not, how the words of my colleagues are naught but rubbage, for … Continue reading Vetus Lapidibus – by Bob Corpening
Texas Chills – by Bob Corpening
“Hey, look at who we have here!” Ramon shouted to his friends. “It’s Ciego Miguelito. Just as blind as always, aren’t you, Miguel?” Ramon kicked at Miguel’s cane as the blind boy tapped the floor and learned. Slowly, they circled around him. “Please, Ramon, just let me go home,” Miguel begged. “I gave you my … Continue reading Texas Chills – by Bob Corpening
A Review of Kren of the Mithegai by Leo Frankowski and Dave Grossman
Kren of the Mitchegai is my favorite book of all time, and I can say that without a sliver of a doubt. It's actually the second book in a series started by Leo Frankowski, with the first being A Boy and His Tank (that one is also great and I recommend it, but it's nowhere near as enjoyable … Continue reading A Review of Kren of the Mithegai by Leo Frankowski and Dave Grossman
The Martician Corporation – by Bob Corpening
The Martician Corporation is a for-profit entity established in 2047, shortly before the global population hit 10 billion. Land was scarce in those days, and as human corpses piled up in the graveyards, demand for waste management solutions shot through the roof. Enter the Martician Corporation. Not only did the Martician Corporation specialize in performing … Continue reading The Martician Corporation – by Bob Corpening
The Stepdad – by Bob Corpening
He ran. Faster, crashing through the underbrush of his younger days. Faster, his unsure feet clattering on the rocks underfoot. He wiped the blood from his knuckles, battered raw and delicate. He tripped, bashing his knee against the riverbed, and stumbled back up. “Chad!” He pointed his head at the ground and ran on. “Chad, … Continue reading The Stepdad – by Bob Corpening
A Review of Leviathan Wakes by James Corey
James Corey's Leviathan Wakes is a must-read for any fans of complex SciFi-Fantasy stories. It is without question the best space opera I've ever read, and, as my edition brags, Game of Thrones author George R R Martin agrees. Leviathan Wakes takes place in a future version of our solar system. Humanity maintains a strong … Continue reading A Review of Leviathan Wakes by James Corey
A Review of Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan's first series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, is a fantasy story where Riordan takes ancient greek myths and applies them to the modern world. These stories were fun reads when I was younger, but I thought one of the more interesting aspects of was Percy's relationship with Luke. Riordan does great work building … Continue reading A Review of Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
A Review of The Best of Gene Wolfe
The Best of Gene Wolfe is an anthology of his most successful short stories, and wow does it live up to its name. Every story hits hard and drags you along no matter how tired you may be. I remember opening this sucker up some night before a physics test and forgetting to sleep the … Continue reading A Review of The Best of Gene Wolfe
A Review of The Phoenix Guards by Steven Brust
A novel written by Steven Brust, The Phoenix Guards is both a great story and incredibly funny. Terrific read; I highly recommend it. The Phoenix Guards takes place is Brust's usual fantasy world, but has a completely different cast of characters from the usual. The entire story is written as a mockery of Alexandre Dumas … Continue reading A Review of The Phoenix Guards by Steven Brust
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