The DMRtian Chronicles, 7/7/2019
This week: Howard Days 2019, Frazetta, Vance, CAS, Dunsany, Zelazny and more.
Read MoreA Look Behind the Derleth Mythos by John D. Haefele
John D. Haefele’s A Look Behind the Derleth Mythos is a landmark in the study of the Cthulhu Mythos and of August Derleth himself. Below you’ll find a revised and expanded version of my 2014 Amazon review. I would hope I’ve learned something over the last five or so years. One thing that hasn’t changed is my great regard for Mr. Haefele’s book.
Read MoreC.J. Henderson -- Five Years Gone
Author C.J. Henderson died five years ago on July 4, 2014 after a losing fight with cancer. He was a good, solid guy who loved the pulps and who loved carrying on the tradition of writing concise, punchy tales of adventure and horror.
Read MoreThe DMRtian Chronicles, 6/30/2019
This week: Robert E. Howard, Michael Whelan, Clark Ashton Smith, lots of reviews of new and classic pulp fantasy/sf.
Read MoreMichael Whelan Covers That Rocked My World
Today is the birthday of Michael Whelan, one of the greatest artists to ever work in the fields of fantasy, sci-fi and horror. The occasion prompted me to think back on the Whelan covers that really, really affected me when growing up.
Read MoreIndependent Author Spotlight: D.H. Dunn
The next independent author in our spotlight series is D.H. Dunn, who’s released three books in his fantastic adventure series Fractured Everest.
Read MoreMundy Monday: “Prisoners of War”
In the third installment in the serialized version of Tros of Samothrace, Tros has rescued his father from Roman captivity only to see the old man breathe his last after bequeathing his son a deathbed prophecy.
Read MoreThe DMRtian Chronicles, 6/23/2019
This week: Robert E. Howard, Jeff Jones, Edmond Hamilton, Lovecraft, Gene Wolfe, and more.
Read MoreH. Rider Haggard: Creator of Lost Worlds
There are few writers who have the distinction of creating a new genre of fiction, still fewer whose influence is felt generations later. H. Rider Haggard is one such writer.
Read MoreRed Bull Tries To Gore Jim FitzPatrick
Artist Jim Fitzpatrick created a logo for an Irish filmmaker. Now, the Red Bull corporation is trying to sue over infringement.
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