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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.

A New Pius Deal and the Return of A Pius Legacy

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Declan Finn

Right now, A Pius Man, book one of The Pius Trilogy is out for $.99 on Kindle (free on Kindle Unlimited). Most importantly, A Pius Legacy is now out for preorder. For those who are new here, The Pius Trilogy is … Continue reading →

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A Review of The Last Jedi

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Declan Finn

The reviews on The Last Jedi range from “IT’S THE BEST THING EVA!!!” To “IT”S WORSE THAN THE PREQUELS!!” Yeah… no. My first real problem with The Last Jedi was when I heard that The Force Awakens had to have its ending redone … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Geek: The Last Closet, by Moira Greyland 12/17

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Declan Finn

//percolate.blogtalkradio.com/offsiteplayer?hostId=533877&episodeId=10462525 The Catholic Geek show returns this Sunday, with host Declan Finn interviewing Moira Greyland Peat, the author of The Last Closet.

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Avengers: #InfinityWarTrailer

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Declan Finn

Time to take a look at what next big thing Marvel has in store for us. Okay, we’re going to open with a bit of recap to Avengers 1…

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Thor: Ragnarok, a review

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Declan Finn

If you know Norse mythology, you know that Ragnarok is basically the doom of Asgard. It is the end of all things. Can Thor, god of thunder, stop the cataclysm from happening? Going by the first minutes of the film, … Continue reading →

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Review: Rachel and the Many-Splendored Dreamland

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Declan Finn

Poor Rachel Griffin. She’s spent the last six weeks going through a lot of trauma. She’s been sent to the infirmary so often, she’s bucking for a record. She holds secret that could destroy the universe. Friends have died. She’s been … Continue reading →

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Review: The Raven, the Elf, and Rachel 

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Declan Finn

You might remember that I reviewed the Unexpected Enlightenment of Rachel Griffin, by L. Jagi Lamplighter, in which a magical girl ended up at a magical school, collected nearly a dozen magical friends, joined a fraternity, investigated a mystery, saw … Continue reading →

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Music blog: Good to the Last Drop Playlist.

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Declan Finn

 One of the joys of writing, for me, is the excuse to play through a ton of music. It’s basically a soundtrack in my head, like with any film. This would probably explain that I tend to listen to a … Continue reading →

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Review: Star Trek Discovery

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Declan Finn

The really short version of this review is simple: the more I look at Star Trek Discovery, the more I like The Orville. Star Trek Discovery set the bar so low, Inhumans looked awesome in comparison, even though the pilot was weak. … Continue reading →

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Review: The Orville

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Declan Finn

My standard policy on TV shows is to give them three episodes… unless they do something to really drop the ball, and / or piss me off. The Orville has had more than that. So, what do I think? This is … … Continue reading →

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Review: Monster Hunter Files

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Declan Finn

If you don’t know Larry Correia’s Monster Hunter International series, this would be a place to start. It’s a world where the forces of darkness are driven back by men and women with nerves of steel, bullets of lead, silver, … Continue reading →

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Matt Smith Panel at Dragoncon 2017

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Declan Finn

For those of you who care, Matt Smith. Speaking of fantasy Try mine.  

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Tales of the Once and Future King Anthology is here

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Declan Finn

Okay, to be perfectly technical, the anthology Tales of the Once and Future King is only available for preorder. And, as of this exact minute, only available as a Kindle.Yeah. I know. Don’t look at me, I’m not in charge of this … Continue reading →

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DragonCon 2017: The Logic of Magic

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Declan Finn

A panel on developing magic systems, with Jim Butcher, Kathryn Hinds, Faith Hunter, and Elizabeth Moon. Yeah, sorry about the audio on this one. Turn the volume up to maximum, and concentrate real hard. Otherwise, you may not be able … Continue reading →

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A PIUS MAN, ONLY $0.99, NOW TO OCTOBER 4

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Declan Finn

So, book one of my epic thriller series, A Pius Man: A Holy Thriller, will be only $0.99 from now, this minute, until 11AM Eastern on Wenesday, October 4.For those of you who don’t recall what A Pius Man is about, … Continue reading →

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DragonCon 2017: Keeping the Peace: Liaison Characters in UF

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Declan Finn

Whether striving to improve communication & relations between supernatural & human communities, or between different groups within the supernatural world, our panelists’ characters often find themselves in the position of peacemaker. Panelists: Patricia Briggs, Jim Butcher, Delilah S. Dawson, Kim … Continue reading →

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An Hour with the Ponds, Dragon Con 2017

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Declan Finn

And now for those people who are interested in Doctor Who… Speaking of fantasy Try mine.  

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The Catholic Geek: DragonCon 2017 Report

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Declan Finn

The Catholic Geek: DragonCon Report 09/17 by We Built That Network | Books Podcasts://percolate.blogtalkradio.com/offsiteplayer?hostId=533877&episodeId=10267405 Declan Finn (Love at First Bite) reports on the Dragon Awards, and the latest news about Monster Hunter International, the SHOT Show, guns, Harry Dresden spin-offs, … Continue reading →

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DragonCon 2017: Magnificent Men of Sci-Fi/Fantasy Panel

Posted on September 24, 2017 by Declan Finn

The top men of our genres discuss their careers & offer advice to new writers. Panelists: Kevin J. Anderson, Jim Butcher, Larry Correia, Peter David, and Larry Niven. Yes, it’s audio only. Sorry, again, this isn’t mine, so no, I … Continue reading →

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Marvel’s Answer to John Wick has just arrived

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Declan Finn

Marvel’s Answer to John Wick has just arrived  

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