Author Archives: Declan Finn

Countdown to 2021 with the return of the Catholic Geek. Originally streamed to Facebook live on New Year’s day, starting 7PM, Eastern. Guests include Ann Margaret Lewis, Morgon Newquist, Jon Mollison, and Kai Wai Cheah Links mentioned include… Nephilim Corruption: … Continue reading →

You may not have heard, but Dragon Con is closed this year, due to a virus that rhymes with Sharona. However, the Dragon awards? That’s still up and ongoing. I really do enjoy Dragon season. I can talk about books … Continue reading →

Part of the advantage of being part of a publisher is that I get to read books for free. The disadvantage is that reading the e-ARC months before the book releases means I have to wait months to review it. … Continue reading →

This seems to be the year for anthologies. First I was in the Area 51 anthology, then I applied for the Movies, Monsters and Mayhem anthology (with Kevin J. Anderson). And now, I’m in Places Beyond the Wild: A Post-Apocalyptic Zombie … Continue reading →

From the mind of the creator of Chuck — Prodigal Son. So, our hero, Malcolm Bright (Tom Payne) is the offspring of Doctor Martin Whitly, alias the serial killer named The Surgeon (actor Michael Sheen). Bright discovered what his father was … Continue reading →

Do I even need to do an intro for this one? It’s Jim Butcher And if you’re new here, you’re just in time for my new releases:    Too Secret Service Part 1        Too Secret Service: Part 2    … Continue reading →

Ghosts of all varieties, from the helpful to the truly terrifying, make appearances in the works of our panel authors, who will explain why they chose to use these beings in their work. Panelists: Jim Butcher Eric R. Asher Walter … Continue reading →

Zachary Levi talks about his movie Shazam, his TV show Chuck, and other roles at a Dragon Con Q and A on August 30, 2019 And if you’re new here, you’re just in time for my new releases:    Too … Continue reading →

A primary component of urban fantasy, the sources and uses of magic vary widely within the genre. Our panelists will explain the forms magic takes in their work and the role it plays in the stories they tell.   Panelists: … Continue reading →

I am happy to announce that I am returning to the world of A Pius Man, and going back to self-publishing thrillers. And first up, Too Secret Service, a thriller in three parts. And all three parts are up for … Continue reading →

As a rule, I avoid comic books. I find most of them overpriced and under quality. The last time I went out of my way to collect comics it was J Michael Straczynski’s run on Amazing Spider Man. (No, I … Continue reading →

Review: Robert Kroese, Brand of the Warlock  Book 1 of The Counterfeit Sorcerer  A hooded man, his face marred by a mysterious black brand, walks the Plain of Savlos. Some say he has the power to summon demons. Others say … Continue reading →

Time to mix it up a little.Have some Media guests. David Tennant talks about being the 10th Doctor from Doctor Who, Crowley from Good Omens and other roles at Dragon Con August 31, 2019.

Authors of High Fantasy meet and tell us their tales of adventure and derring-do!   Panelists: Aleron Kong, Jim Butcher, Brandon Sanderson, Marie Brennan.   Moderator: Jennifer Liang

The best of the best tell their secrets of successful writing careers. Panelists: Jim Butcher, Kevin J. Anderson, Michael Stackpole, Robert J. Sawyer, Brandon Sanderson. Moderator: Nancy Knight

So, obviously, this is one that I’m interested in, of only because I’m on it. It was my first panel on the first day, at 10am… yes, I know that they have panels on Thursday now, but Friday is what … Continue reading →

So, I’m in a new anthology, from Bayonet books. It’s called Storming Area 51. It’s gonna be a little strange.

This one was described as John Wick, but with a burrito (not a puppy). An action novel for fans of John Wick, Demolition Man, or Die Hard. Maxwell Cain, also known as “Bloody Rain Cain,” is a cop fed up … Continue reading →

Ah, vampire romance novels. The cotton candy of the literary world. Even the more substantial ones are so light and fluffy, you could drop them in the ocean and they’d work as a life preserver. (Lynsay Sands, I’m looking at … Continue reading →

This one came out, and I have to tell you, it’s about flipping time. I read this book months ago. I probably should have written up the review immediately, but I was more interested in finishing the bloody books that … Continue reading →