The DMRtian Chronicles, 8/18/2019
This week: Dejah Thoris, Solomon Kane, Talbot Mundy, and lots of new and classic pulp sword and sorcery.
Read MoreThe Aztec Treasure House by Evan S. Connell
While Evan S. Connell may have spent most of his years writing about “relevant” topics for the literary cliques, books like The Aztec Treasure House and some of his later works reveal that, deep down, he was a spiritual brother to those of us who love exotic adventure, the “bad old days” and the interesting byways of history.
Read MoreDavid C. Smith - The DMR Interview, Part Two
In part two of this in-depth interview, David C. Smith discusses his recent and upcoming projects, such as his Robert E. Howard biography and his new story that appears in Warlords, Warlocks & Witches.
Read MoreDavid C. Smith - The DMR Interview, Part One
David C. Smith is one of the most well-respected sword and sorcery authors from the ‘70s. He’s also been a friend and supporter of DMR Books since the beginning. He has a brand new story in our brand new anthology Warlords, Warlocks & Witches, so I thought this would be a good time to learn more about his career, as well as his current endeavors.
Read MoreThe DMRtian Chronicles, 8/14/2019: The Clark Ashton Smith Edition
As today is the anniversary of the great Clark Ashton Smith’s death, we would like to showcase some of the previous articles about him that have previously appeared on the DMR Books blog.
Read MoreThe DMRtian Chronicles, 8/11/2019
This week: Reviews of Conan novels, comics, and films, ERB, Leiber, Lovecraft, and more.
Read MoreThe 'Indiana Jones' of the Pulps: Gordon MacCreagh
A son is born, in the American state of Indiana, to a Scottish anthropologist and his wife during the late 1800s. The boy goes on to spend his youth and young manhood in Africa, the Himalayas and Europe both before and during the World War One era. Soon after, he explores the native cultures of tropical South America. During World War Two, he helps the Allies to fight Rommel’s forces in North Africa. This same man also went in search of the lost Ark of the Covenant.
Read MoreIndependent Author Spotlight: Tiger Hebert
“The most obvious influences on my writing are Tolkien and C.S. Lewis… my stories often move at a much faster, more action-packed pace. I love story and dialogue and history, but I don't want to go too long without action!“
Read MoreIndependent Author Spotlight: E.C. Fisher
“I write the words in my head to share with my audience. The audience doesn't influence anything. When you write stories for the audience you end up with weak, half-worked pieces that don't mesh well together.”
Read MoreComing Soon From DMR Books: Warlords, Warlocks and Witches
The companion volume to Death Dealers & Diabolists contains eight tales of magic and mayhem.
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