Category Archives: Fiction

[Guest Post] Rogue One: A Catholic Story

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Matthew Bowman

Robert Towne writes about Catholic parallels in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Continue reading →

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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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Not Clowning Around: a Catholic Take on IT

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Andy

I’m not someone who generally seeks out horror movies; when I went to see the new film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel IT, I was doing going to see a movie with friends. I wasn’t quite sure what I was … 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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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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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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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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DragonCon 2017: From the Beginning: The Evolution of the Urban Fantasy Protagonist

Posted on September 23, 2017 by Declan Finn

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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The LEGO Ninjago Movie

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Matthew Bowman

As we all know, I’m a self-professed Lego fanboy. I’m also involved with an RLUG (an official club recognized by Lego, with some access to certain perks), and got an invite to see all three Lego franchise films before they … Continue reading →

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Writing for Astounding Frontiers #1

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Declan Finn

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

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Declan Finn

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 →

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Why Vatican Ninjas?

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Declan Finn

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 →

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