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About Declan Finn

Declan Finn is the author of Honor at Stake, an urban fantasy novel, nominated for Best Horror in the first annual Dragon Awards. He has also written The Pius Trilogy, an attempt to take Dan Brown to the woodshed in his own medium -- soon to be republished by Silver Empire Press. Finn has also written "Codename: Winterborn," an SF espionage thriller, and it's follow-up, "Codename: Winterborn." And "It was Only on Stun!" and "Set To Kill" are murder mysteries at a science fiction convention.

Murder in the Vatican, by Ann Margaret Lewis

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Declan Finn

When I was thirteen, I started reading through the collected stories of Sherlock Holmes. I made it about halfway through. I had been stopped dead by “The Adventure of the Gloria Scott”—one time Holmes was the narrator. I wasn’t the … Continue reading →

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Elodie Yung Cast as Elektra

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Declan Finn

So, we have a new cast member for Daredevil next season (2016) Elodie Yung is Elektra. Huh. This should be interesting. I can’t really object to the casting. Yung looks exotic enough to be Greek or … well, something. Jeph … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Geek Radio Show: Catholic Sci-Fi with Right Fans

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Declan Finn

https://player.cinchcast.com/?assettype=single&show_id=7740635&version=2.0&platformId=1 Check Out Culture Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with We Built That Network on BlogTalkRadio with We Built That Network on BlogTalkRadio

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Karina Fabian and Infinite Space Infinite God on The Catholic Geek

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Declan Finn

https://player.cinchcast.com/?assettype=single&show_id=7716959&version=2.0&platformId=1 Check Out Culture Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with We Built That Network on BlogTalkRadio with We Built That Network on BlogTalkRadio Yeah, this was fun.  I spent the entire time talking about science fiction and religion. Okay, it … Continue reading →

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Sacred Heart of Darkness

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Declan Finn

Why can’t I kill someone? No, seriously, why not? Oh, look, this guy is bullying my kid / my friend / hurt someone I care about.  Why can’t I just go up to him and shove him into traffic? Why … Continue reading →

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Attack of the Sad Puppies on The Catholic Geek

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Declan Finn

http://player.cinchcast.com/?platformId=1&assetType=single&assetId=7697729 Check Out Culture Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with We Built That Network on BlogTalkRadio                    

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Nintendo: Not Dead Yet

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Declan Finn

You thought Nintendo hadn’t done anything in a while, didn’t you? Let’s start with this: What is this Mass Effect spin off with current-gen FF-like open world, and Gundam -like walking tanks? Xenoblade Chronicles? Really? Yup. This is going to be … Continue reading →

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Square Enix Blows Up E3

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Declan Finn

Yikes. Just Cause 3 …. Huh. Funny, I thought this was an Uncharted game. And we’re apparently going to blow up a Bond villain, and half of the island he owns. Hmm. This is starting to feel like one of … Continue reading →

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EA Brings back Mass Effect and Mirror’s Edge

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Declan Finn

The Mass Effect Universe is back. Mass Effect: Andromeda As long as it’s not Andromeda Ascendant.

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Ubisoft wages war For Honor

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Declan Finn

For Honor And wow the guy who presented this one really got into it.

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Playstation Event Fights Back with Exclusives

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Declan Finn

It opened with a lecture still trying to capitalize on how PS responds to the players. Though then they talked about how games clicked into the zeitgeist … the zeitgeist? Really? The Last Guardian About time, this thing was only announced about … Continue reading →

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Rise of the Tomb Raider Gameplay at E3

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Declan Finn

Warning: a few language issues. Yes, this is real gameplay.  Holy ….

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Microsoft Opens strong at E3

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Declan Finn

Okay, Microsoft’s opening video? Very well shot together. I give them points for a nice music video. Though it reminds me that they’ve dumped a ton of money on the Tomb Raider franchise, making it Xbox exclusive — not even for PC. … Continue reading →

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E3 is Doomed

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Declan Finn

For the love of all that’s holy, WARNING, this trailer is for mature audiences.  Yes, the trailer for the video game is a horror show all by itself.

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Fallout 4 at E3

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Declan Finn

I still haven’t even played Fallout 3 yet (I have it on my Xbox 360), but this looks shiny. Though … they nuked Boston? Do we care? Eh, I’m New York Irish. We have a friendly grudge with Bahstan. Anyway, this … Continue reading →

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Dishonored — Again

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Declan Finn

Dishonored came out a few years ago, from the people who brought you the Elder Scrolls franchise. While it looked like fun, and made a few people’s game of the year lists, it looked a little too much like Bioshock for my taste. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Nintendo’s Super Mash Brothers the New Batch

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Declan Finn

  If you’re a fan of Nintendo’s Super Mash Brothers, you’re about to overdose.

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Defending Joss Whedon on The Catholic Geek

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Declan Finn

http://player.cinchcast.com/?platformId=1&assetType=single&assetId=7679001 Check Out Culture Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with We Built That Network on BlogTalkRadio So we had some fun, first about video games, then about Age of Ultron.

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Baron Mordo Cast for Strange

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Declan Finn

So, does anyone else have a problem with this Doctor Strange casting?

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Christopher Lee, RIP, at 93

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Declan Finn

What can you say about a 93-year old actor who was Dracula? Much in the way that he was Saruman. Or Dr. Fu Man Chu. Or Sherlock Holmes. Or one of the better Bond villains. Or … you know what? We’re running … Continue reading →

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