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#DragonCon Report 2016, Effective Promotion for Writers
Description of this panel: “The pros discuss what works for them, and what doesn’t.” Panelists include: Jade Lee, Peter David, Faith Hunter, Gail Z Martin, and Lee Martindale. No, sorry, I don’t have too much to add to this one. … Continue reading
DragonCon report 2016, The Secrets of NY Times Bestselling Authors
This panel lacked truth in advertising. Bestsellers don’t come easy. Writers share tips about breaking the barrier of the NYT Bestseller lists. It had a collection of people who were on the Bestseller list, but nothing really about getting books … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Fiction, Writing
Tagged Books, Dresden Files Fan Filming, Harry Dresden, Jim Butcher, Star Wars, The Dresden Files
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DragonCon 2016 Report: Fightin’ and Writin’
To begin with, I did not get fancy with the title of this panel. This is how it’s spelled out in the DragonCon listing. In this panel Never make a foolish mistake in a fight scene again. These pros will … Continue reading
DragonCon 2016 Report: Feeding the Weapon
This was an odd little presentation. Not because of the content or the presenter, but because this was one of the few times I could barely hear what was going on. When I came in, Kevin Dockery, former army armorer … Continue reading
The Catholic Geek: Superversive SF and the Wrights 07/31
The Catholic Geek: Superversive SF and the Wrights 07/31 , at 7:00 PM EST https://percolate.blogtalkradio.com/offsiteplayer?hostId=533877&episodeId=9115731 John C. Wright and L. Jagi Lamplighter return to discuss superversive fiction, their work, and whatever else that might pop up. John C. Wright is the … Continue reading
Captain America, Nazi
No, that’s not click bait. That’s Marvel’s latest move. They’re making Steve Rogers, Captain America since 1941, into an agent of Hydra, the Nazi organization of the Red Skull. Now, I know what you’re thinking. If you read comic books, … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fiction, News, Rants, Superhero, Writing
Tagged Captain America, Declan Finn, Falcon, Hydra, John C. Wright, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Nazi, Nazis, Superhero
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The Catholic Geek: Star Wars and Sherlock 01/03
Description: Declan Finn fights a sore throat, annoying cough, and other ills in an attempt to ring in the new year with author Ann Margaret Lewis (The Watson Chronicles), who returns to discuss the latest Star Wars film, DC Comics, … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Comedy, Commentary, Fiction, Mystery, Writing
Tagged Ann Margaret Lewis, Batman, Batman vs. Superman, DC, DC Comics, Sherlock, Sherlock Holmes, Star Wars
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The Catholic Geek: John C Wright discusses Somewhither
http://percolate.blogtalkradio.com/offsiteplayer?hostId=533877&episodeId=7975799 Description Due to a scheduling issues at the publishers, L Jagi Lamplighter will not be on as originally announced. However, she has arranged for a replacement. Author John C. Wright returns to discuss his latest novel, Somewhither, from Castalia … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Hugo Awards, John C. Wright, The Catholic Geek Radio Show
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The Catholic Geek: #GamerGate Primer with ShadowDancer, Ninjas and More
Description Declan Finn (Honor At Stake, The Pius Trilogy) has the wonderful RK ‘Shadowdancer’ Modena return. RK Modena is an artist whose work is on sale (and quite beautiful). She will join a panel that includes the Novel Ninja, Matthew … Continue reading
Writing Catholic Novels
I was recently asked to write about Catholicism in my novels. Going through Honor at Stake, one might pick up on the fact that I’m Catholic. It’s only in about a quarter of the novel, after all. I built my … Continue reading
The Catholic Geek: Michelle Buckman, Death Panels, and more 09/06 by We Built That Network | Books Podcasts
Description: Host Declan Finn (author, Honor At Stake), will interview Catholic Writer Guild member and author Michelle Buckman, who penned a book called Death Panels in 1994. Expect that we’ll be talking about Planned Parenthood, abortion.and some of the more … Continue reading
The Catholic Geek: Rory Modena and David Chalmers 08/30 by We Built That Network | Culture Podcasts
Declan Finn (Honor At Stake, The Pius Trilogy) has the wonderful RK ‘Shadowdancer’ Modena and her cohort David Chalmers. We’ll cover art (which Declan knows nothing about), censorship in gaming and game chat, as well as their upcoming collaboration on … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Rants, Romance, Science Fiction, The Church, Writing
Tagged Hugo Awards, Matthew Bowman, Pope Francis, Strawpope Frank, The Catholic Geek Radio Show
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The Catholic Geek: the Hugos, and Planned Parenthood with Daniella Bova 08/23
August 23rd’s show had host Declan Finn (A Pius Man, Honor At Stake), welcome back author Tom Knighton (author of Bloody Eden, Bad Moon on the Rise) as the Hugo nominations of 2015, wrapping up Sad Puppies 3. If you … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Comedy, Commentary, Fiction, Rants, Science Fiction, Writing
Tagged BlogTalkRadio, Daniella Bova, Hugo Awards, Larry Correia, The Catholic Geek Radio Show, Tom Knighton
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Reading from the Perspective of an Aspiring Author
This is a guest post from Hannah, one of the students who attends my creative writing lectures at Christendom College, and who now heads the club that hosts that workshop. — Matthew Bowman I can honestly say that I would … Continue reading
Posted in Fiction, Writing
Tagged Fan Fiction, Frankenstine, Originality, Storytelling, Twilight
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New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (part 2)
*queue gameshow fanfare* Welcome back to another Read-Along with the new kid! I’m your host, Aislinn Gibson. Last time we met, we were talking about the first 5 chapters of Jim Butcher’s amazing book Blood Rites, book 6 of “The Dresden … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Reviews, Writing
Tagged Blood Rites, Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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The New Blood’s Take on Blood Rites (Chapter 1-5)
Blessed Ash Wednesday, everyone! My name is Aislinn Gibson, but you can call me Ashe. As Matthew mentioned, I’m the new kid on the block. I’m so happy to be a part of this crazy family and to share amazing … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Commentary, Fantasy, Reviews, Writing
Tagged Blood Rites, Jim Butcher, Read-Through Reactions, The Dresden Files, Urban Fantasy
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AAR on The Catholic Geek radio show: Erin Lale on WorldCon 09/20
Tonight, host Declan Finn (Honor at Stake) will talk with Damnation Press’ Erin Lale, as Erin gives us an after action report on this year’s WorldCon. Erin Lale is an author and editor.
Posted in Commentary, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Rants, Romance, The Church, Writing
Tagged Damnation Books, Declan Finn, Erin Lale, Eternal Press, Honor At Stake, Sad Puppies, Strawpope Frank, Worldcon
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AAR: The Catholic Geek Radio show with Michelle Buckman on Death Panels from 09/06
Host Declan Finn (author, Honor At Stake), will interview Catholic Writer Guild member and author Michelle Buckman, who penned a book called Death Panels in 1994. Expect that we’ll be talking about Planned Parenthood and Obamacare.
Posted in Fiction, Romance, Writing
Tagged Blog Talk Radio, BlogTalkRadio, The Catholic Geek Radio Show
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Agents of SHIELD or Agents of “Meh”?
I’ve had some issues with Marvel’s tv show Agents of SHIELD. Between my own blog and other blogs, it pissed me off so badly, I’ve blown about eight blog posts, and God only knows how many words on it. In the … Continue reading
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TONIGHT on The Catholic Geek Radio Show: the Military in Fiction
http://percolate.blogtalkradio.com/offsiteplayer?hostId=533877&episodeId=9055475 At 7 PM, EST, Jonathan LaForce joins us to discuss how to create proper military characters in science fiction and fantasy. Building proper military characters in science fiction and fantasy, including ranks, behaviors and attitudes. A former … Continue reading →