” The Rock ” has been an obsession of mine for years. I loved the 1979 film Escape from Alcatraz with Clint Eastwood as Frank Morris, based on a true story, but no show or film has really come close to that for me. My entertainment bar when it comes to the worlds most famous …
Mano O Mano Those of you who follow both myself and this esteemed publication, on our many platforms, will be aware of our passionate support for the independent, whether that be author, publishing house or film company. I am very privileged in my position of getting to meet some extraordinarily talented and passionate creators’ and …
Darkening Skies by Juliet E. McKenna Synopsis : In Halferan, Captain Corrain is hailed as a hero, but he knows all praise would turn to anger if the Caladhrians knew the truth. The wizard who supposedly saved them has merely claimed the corsair island for his own, and no one knows what his next move …
When told about the upcoming start of “Grimm” on Watch, I was incredibly excited. Created by David Greenwalt I was hoping to gain the same enjoyment I got from one of his other shows, and my guilty pleasure, Angel. From the very start I was not disappointed. A young red riding hood, jogging in the …
Thirty-three years ago, the BBC started filming Douglas Adams? six-part Doctor Who serial, Shada. But industrial action halted recording, and the story was left unfinished? until now. This March, AudioGO are thrilled to be releasing an unabridged reading of this long-lost adventure ? at the same time as the BBC Books hardback. Written by acclaimed …
Juliet E. McKenna is a new author on me, mainly due to the fact that I never really immersed myself in the world of fantasy novels until later in my life. She read classics at St. Hilda’s College in Oxford so from the start I was quite worried that her obvious education and intelligence would …
When I start a book review I have certain things I do. For example, Whilst reading a book for review I will have at least two other books on the go. One a non-fiction book as I love tales from America, intrigue and political conspiracy etc, and one a work of fiction just purely for …
Being the big Sci – Fi fan that I am, you may find it strange, that with the exceptions of Star Wars and Doctor Who, this is my first proper foray into Sci – Fi books. During the last few years my love of American politics has kept me in the non fiction Presidents diaries …
Back in October Scifind announced the start of the THE WOMAN IN BLACK?S YouTube competition to find the UK?s spookiest ghost story. The competition winner can now be announced! Budding young writer Nicola Torch, 16, from Lancashire beat 177 other haunting and harrowing tales to become the winning entry with her story ?Fear of Hue?. …
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It?s been 5 long months since Lego unveiled the prototype figures for its new line of Marvel & DC superhero minifigures at the San Diego Comic-Con. Since then there has been much speculation as to what we can expect from the forthcoming sets, and when they?re likely to arrive. Well, the wait is almost over, …
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The long-awaited third update volume to the DAVID HOWE’S TRANSCENDENTAL TOYBOX has now finally arrived and it’s a stonker! The book was delayed due to the sheer amount of work needed to pull something like 1500 items together over the 4 year period that the volume covers, and then to get it all laid out …
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Rebellion Publishing is proud to announce the opening of its brand new digital store ? giving you the pick of the freshest genre writing available at the click of a button. Everything from SF to horror and fantasy to urban fantasy will be available direct from our Solaris and Abaddon Books imprints for the first …