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DragonCon 2017: From the Beginning: The Evolution of the Urban Fantasy Protagonist
The authors on this panel have played vital roles in the advancement of the Urban Fantasy genre. We’ll discuss how their seminal characters have developed & changed over time, all while continuing to influence the field.Panelists: Patricia Briggs, Jim Butcher, … Continue reading
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Tagged Hammer Films, Harry Dresden, Jim Butcher, The Dresden Files
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Dragon Award Bundle
The Dragon Awards are still open. To vote now, go to the Dragon Awards website, register to vote, and your ballot will end up in your email. Feel free to vote for me, while I’m there. HOWEVER…. To celebrate the … Continue reading
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Writing for Astounding Frontiers #1
At least one review of Astounding Frontiers #1: Give Us Ten Minutes, And We’ll Give You a World, has noticed that I stole elements of my short, “According to Culture,” from a historical incident. This shouldn’t surprise anyone, I’m a historian. As … Continue reading
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The Catholic Geek Radio Show: War of the Dragons 08/13
The Catholic Geek: War of the Dragons 08/13 by We Built That Network | Books Podcasts: //percolate.blogtalkradio.com/offsiteplayer?hostId=533877&episodeId=10201891 The August 13th podcast will be live at 7:00PM Eastern and include eight Dragon Award nominated authors for 2017, including Our Host: Declan Finn, For Best … Continue reading
Why Vatican Ninjas?
I think the first time I came up with the concept of Vatican ninjas was as a joke during a Dan Brown review. The protagonist stated that he, personally, knew the current pope, and therefore he was certain that the Catholic … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Fiction, History, Horror, Plugs and Promotions, Thriller
Tagged Fantasy, Honor At Stake, Larry Correia, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, Vatican Ninjas
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The Epic Conclusion to the Dragon Award Nominated series
Live and Let Bite is the second book of the Love at First Bite Series to be nominated for a Dragon Award. Yes, when half of my quartet is nominated for an award, it’s “the award nominated series.” So what does … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Horror, News, Personal Posts, Thriller, Writing
Tagged vampire, vampire novel, Vampires, Writing
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Podcast: Attack of the Silver Empire
The Catholic Geek: Attack of the Silver Empire 07/30 by We Built That Network | Books Podcasts://percolate.blogtalkradio.com/offsiteplayer?hostId=533877&episodeId=10161751 AT 7PM, EASTERN, Russell Newquist of Silver Empire publishing joins host Declan Finn, discussing the launch of his novel War Demons, his Lyonesse … Continue reading
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Bump In The Night Book Bundle
Some of the brightest luminaries of writing — including L. Jagi Lamplighter, Dean Wesley Smith, and Kevin J Anderson — unite to bring you an unprecedented deal on books. As Kevin J. Anderson (author and publisher of Wordfire Press), has … Continue reading
Marvel at #SDCC 2017: Captain Marvel, Thor, and Infinity War
This probably qualifies as being geeky enough for our readership: a quick look at some of what the Marvel Cinematic Universe had at San Diego Comic Con this year. This is “some,” in part, because they dropped an Infinity War … Continue reading
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Tagged Avengers, Bruce Banner, Captain Marvel, Conventions, Daredevil, Guardians of the Galaxy, Hulk, Infinity War: Part 1, Kree, Luke Cage, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Movie Trailer, Nick Fury, Punisher, The Defenders, Thor, Thor: Ragnarok
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Music Blog: Vater Unser
This is a particular piece of music I was first exposed to from John Ringo, listed in the back of one of his novels as part of a musical playlist. The funny thing is that it’s only the Our Father, … Continue reading
A Pius Man, Chapter 3: A Pious Visitor
Yup. Here we go again. I’ve done Chapter 1 and was chapter 2, and now we continue with your look at the new edition of chapter 3 for A Pius Man: A Holy Thriller. By now, you’re probably well aware … Continue reading
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TONIGHT, on the Catholic Geek: A Rambling Wreck, with Hans Schantz
The Catholic Geek: A Rambling Wreck, with Hans Schantz 06/25 by We Built That Network | Books Podcasts://percolate.blogtalkradio.com/offsiteplayer?hostId=533877&episodeId=10103181 Hans Schantz joins host Declan Finn to discuss Social Justice in Science, and how it relates to his books ‘The Hidden Truth’ … Continue reading
Review: Lou Antonelli’s Another Girl, Another Planet
Let’s keep this one short: Buy Lou Antonelli’s Another Girl, Another Planet. Thanks. No, that’s it, go out, buy this book. You don’t like or read alternate history? Neither do I. Too bad, you’ll like it anyway. Really. …. Sigh. Okay. … Continue reading
Catholic Dragon Award Suggestions
Since we have not mentioned this since February, It’s occurred to me that the first post was probably a little too cavalier in that Dragon Award post. We should spell out what the bleep is going on a little bit … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternate History, Arrow, Catholic Fiction, Daniella Bova, DragonCon, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Grimm, John C. Wright, John Ringo, Karina Fabian, L. Jagi Lamplighter, Larry Correia, Military, Monster Hunter International, Monster Hunter Series, Star Wars, Superversive Fiction, Timothy Zahn, vampire, vampire novel, Vampires, Winter Born
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A Pius Man, Chapter 2, A Pious Mercenary
Yup. Here we go again. Last week was chapter 1, and now we continue with your look at the new edition of chapter 2 for A Pius Man: A Holy Thriller. By now, you’re probably well aware my yanking this … Continue reading
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Tagged Books, Declan Finn, Free Fiction, History, Pope Pius XII
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Review of Jon del Arroz’s For Steam and Country
For Steam and Country, by Jon del Arroz… yeah. This one is going to be a little strange. But it’s steam punk. Aren’t they all? Not to mention it’s in a field that might only have two other competitors — The Aeronaught’s … Continue reading
A Pius Man, Chapter 1: A Pious Cop
Yes, you’re reading this right. You’re about to get a look at the first, redone chapter of A Pius Man: A Holy Thriller. Imagine if every thriller that had “history” of the Catholic church were both well-written and historically accurate. Basically, a … Continue reading
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Tagged Books, Free Fiction, Pope Pius XII, Truth
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A Pius Man: What is it?
The other day, it was mentioned that A Pius Man: A Holy Thriller was coming soon from Silver Empire Press. At which point, I’m certain that the first question on everyone’s mind is simple … starting with, “Why is pious spelled … Continue reading
Black Panther Trailer Reaction
Welcome back to the Marvel Cinematic universe. The next trailer for the movie after next is here. And now: Black Panther.
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Tagged Black Panther, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Civil War, Marvel Comics, Movie Trailer
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The 2017 Dragon Award Ballot Is In!
Vote early, vote often …. Sorry, some Chicago humor. Anyway, he Dragon Award Ballot went live for 2017 Let’s take a look, see if we know any names. Best Science Fiction Novel Babylon’s Ashes by James S.A. Corey A Closed and Common … Continue reading →