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A Kinder, Gentler Skeletor
It’s a safe bet that most, if not all of us, will change throughout our lives. We’ll look back on past mistakes or rash decisions, sometimes with regret, but hopefully with the knowledge that we’ve learned something over the years. … Continue reading
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Tagged Heal Yourself Skeletor, positive thinking, S. Elizabeth, self improvement, Skeletor, Skeletor is Love
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Q&A with Max Brooks
Writer Max Brooks knows a thing or two about the Undead. The author of The Zombie Survival Guide and the novel World War Z has been dubbed the “Studs Terkel of Zombie journalism.” Now he’s taking on even more of … Continue reading
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Monsters! Kittens! Stan Lee!
A few Saturdays ago, the biggest name in comic books brought another universe to life. Stan “The Man” Lee, best known for his and Jack Kirby’s creation of the modern Marvel universe, has hitched his label, POW! Entertainment, to frequent collaborator … Continue reading
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Tagged 1821 comics, books, childhood, Comic Books, stan lee
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Interview with Malinda Lo
Regular visitors to our site will probably know that a few of us here are unabashed fans of good YA fiction, and we’ve been particularly fond of the books by Bay Area-based author Malinda Lo. In Ash, Lo brought us … Continue reading
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Tagged fantasy fiction, LGBTQ literature, malinda lo, sci-fi, SFF, YA fiction
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An Interview With Molly Danger Creator Jamal Igle
After surpassing his Kickstarter goal by over $5,000, comic book artist, editor, art director, writer and father Jamal Igle successfully funded the production of Molly Danger. Igle’s credits include Daredevil/Shi, Nightwing, Zatanna, Superman, Supergirl and Spider-man, but Molly Danger is … Continue reading
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Interview with A Voice in the Dark creator Larime Taylor
Earlier in September, Southern California artist Larime Taylor launched a Kickstarter for his graphic novel, Dark Zoey. The project is notable not only because it’s a female-centric plot with a diverse cast of characters, but also because of Taylor’s personal … Continue reading
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A chat with Justin Simien & Lena Waithe of Dear White People
We’ve mentioned previously on the site just how excited we are about Dear White People. The project speaks for itself, as you can tell from the trailer, and it’s obvious that it’s exactly the sort of indie film making that … Continue reading
A Visit to the Inn at the Crossroads + A Giveaway!
Probably the only thing that rivals my love of a good book is the love of food. I’ve done my share of kitchen experiments, with some results (a 3-course traditional Russian dinner, or a boozy apple pie with a cheddar crust) … Continue reading
Spera and a Conversation with Josh Tierney
I can’t quite recall how I stumbled onto the online comic Spera, but once I had, I was hooked. The original online comic is a collaboration between writer Josh Tierney and an impressive score of artists (too many to mention … Continue reading
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Tagged Comic Books, josh tierney, web comics, YA fiction
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