Break dance instructor , I would love to teach a bunch of newbies how not to do it .
Prompt : What was the last live performance you saw ?
I believe the last live performance I saw was a Fozzy concert a few years back with a friend and his dad . Granted my sense of… Read more “Prompt : What was the last live performance you saw ?”
Prompt : Do you vote in political Elections
Yes , it would be silly not to . As someone who considers themselves a small L libertarian there isn’t a whole lot of politicians I like… Read more “Prompt : Do you vote in political Elections”
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Genre : Horror Published : 2020 Format : Hardcover Pages : 404 Every story begins in blood : a squalling baby yanked from the womb , bathed… Read more “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix”
The Lady of The House of Love by Angela Carter
Genre : Dark fantasy Published : 1979 Format : Paperback Pages : 20 Her voice is filled with distant sonorities , like reverberations in a cave :… Read more “The Lady of The House of Love by Angela Carter”
The Spider Master of Men #26 : Death Reign of the Vampire King by Norvell W. Page
Genre : Thriller / pulp hero Published : 1935 Format : E-book Pages : 165 Blood was their desire , and they sucked it from the veins… Read more “The Spider Master of Men #26 : Death Reign of the Vampire King by Norvell W. Page”
Prompt : Have you ever been camping ?
Yes , I’ve been camping several times . I was a member of the scouts as a kid and camping kinda goes with the territory . It… Read more “Prompt : Have you ever been camping ?”
Let The Right One In John Ajvide Lindqvist
Genre : Horror Published : 2007 Format : Paperback Pages : 472 He was the one who had moved them in . The man and his daughter… Read more “Let The Right One In John Ajvide Lindqvist”
The Pale Lady by Alexandre Dumas
Genre : Horror Published : 1849 Pages : 53 Format : E-book Not one of our castles but has its spectre , not one of our cottages… Read more “The Pale Lady by Alexandre Dumas”
Prompt : Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind .
I don’t know . That’s a lot of pressure . I started doing these prompts as something to distract me from my thoughts honestly . It’s like… Read more “Prompt : Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind .”
Dangerous Girls by R.L. Stine
Genre : Horror/YA Published : 2003 Format : Paperback Pages : 292 The pine needles smells so fresh , and I love the way the lake glows… Read more “Dangerous Girls by R.L. Stine”
Vampire Hunter D Volume 1 by Hideyuki Kikuchi
Illustrations : Yoshitaka Amano Format : Paperback Pages : 238 Published : 1983 Genre : Horror / Science Fiction I know , I know Vampire Hunters are… Read more “Vampire Hunter D Volume 1 by Hideyuki Kikuchi”
Prompt : How do you use social media ?
I don’t really use it that much anymore . Family photos and promoting this blog is essentially it nowadays . Of course I used to use it… Read more “Prompt : How do you use social media ?”
Book Review : The Space Vampires by Colin Wilson
Genre : Horror/Science Fiction Published : 1976 Format : E-Book If earthmen had built this , they’d have it all look mechanical-square columns with rivets . Whatever… Read more “Book Review : The Space Vampires by Colin Wilson”
Prompt : What Place in the World do you never want to visit ? Why ?
The Arctic . I have no desire to walk among the ice . Went ice skating once and it did not end well . Also I’m pretty… Read more “Prompt : What Place in the World do you never want to visit ? Why ?”
Prompt : What Is Your Favorite Restaurant ?
Probably Cici’s Pizza . There is a heavy nostalgia factor here . My family would go there a lot when I was a kid and now that… Read more “Prompt : What Is Your Favorite Restaurant ?”
Book Review : Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
Genre : Paranormal romance Format : E-book Pages: 313 Published : 2001 He knows that women like a man who’s good to his family and also kind… Read more “Book Review : Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris”
Prompt : Where do you see yourself in 10 years ?
It’s dangerous to think that far ahead . I didn’t think I’d make it this long . Not that I do dangerous stuff just never had that… Read more “Prompt : Where do you see yourself in 10 years ?”
Prompt : How would you improve your community ?
This is a tough one . Not due to lack of ideas but rather everything these days seems to need some kind of permit . When I… Read more “Prompt : How would you improve your community ?”
Book Review : A History of the Vampire in Popular Culture : Love at First Bite by Violet Fenn
Genre : Non-fiction / essay Format: e-book Pages : 261 Being human is never easy . No wonder , then , that so many of us see… Read more “Book Review : A History of the Vampire in Popular Culture : Love at First Bite by Violet Fenn”
Prompt : How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic ?
My life didn’t change much . I was considered an essential worker so I kept working . Wore the piece of paper like everyone else did during… Read more “Prompt : How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic ?”
Prompt : If you could be a character from a book or film , who would you be ? Why ?
As a book worm , it’s hard to pick just one so I’ll put forth a few . Frankenstein’s monster would be on this list as I’m… Read more “Prompt : If you could be a character from a book or film , who would you be ? Why ?”
Some thoughts on superhero/vigilante fiction
Since I’ve made this last month dedicated to superhero/vigilante stories I figured it might be fun to point out some things I noticed . One thing that… Read more “Some thoughts on superhero/vigilante fiction”
Happy Easter !!!
Hope y’all had a happy Easter , I wish you well ! I’ll take this chance to give another update on the site . April is indeed… Read more “Happy Easter !!!”
The Further Adventures of Batman edited by Martin H. Greenburg
Format : Paperback Pages : 401 Genre : Superhero thriller / short story collection Published : 1989 Summary: “Death of the Dreammaster” by Robert Sheckley – Batman… Read more “The Further Adventures of Batman edited by Martin H. Greenburg”
Prompt : What animals make the best/worst pets ?
Cats have pretty much always been around me so I guess I’ve grown fond of them . They can survive on their own for the most part… Read more “Prompt : What animals make the best/worst pets ?”
Prompt : What Olympic sports do you enjoy watching the most ?
Probably figure skating . I won’t pretend like I understand it on a technical level but the movement is relaxing to see . Outside of that ,… Read more “Prompt : What Olympic sports do you enjoy watching the most ?”
Prompt : When you were five , what did you want to be when you grew up ?
Honestly my memories of elementary school are hazy at best . I remember wanting to be a power ranger at one point and I also wanted to… Read more “Prompt : When you were five , what did you want to be when you grew up ?”
Prompt : What makes you laugh ?
Pretty much anything , I’m an easy guy … One of the biggest struggles I have writing reviews is that I’m tempted to put jokes all over… Read more “Prompt : What makes you laugh ?”
Prompt : If you could have something named after you , what would it be ?
I would not delude myself into thinking something would be named after me … but a library or a park . Walking in a park and reading… Read more “Prompt : If you could have something named after you , what would it be ?”
Superman Returns by Marv Wolfman
Title : Superman Returns Author : Marv Wolfman Published : 2006 Pages : 332 Genre : Superhero / Science Fiction Novelization Even in the face of our… Read more “Superman Returns by Marv Wolfman”
Prompt : What do you wish you could do more every day ?
I know this is a lame answer but sleep . Technically I have the time , I’m just not good at it . Keep staying up way… Read more “Prompt : What do you wish you could do more every day ?”
Prompt : How often do you say no to things that would interfere with your goals ?
Honestly not that much . I tend to let things interfere . Hell , look at the amount of posts I made last year , literally none… Read more “Prompt : How often do you say no to things that would interfere with your goals ?”
My Word is my Bond : a memoir by Roger Moore
Title: My Word is my Bond Author : Roger Moore Genre : Non-fiction , autobiography Format : e-book Pages : 337 This is , after all ,… Read more “My Word is my Bond : a memoir by Roger Moore”
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day !
May your day be full of God , peace , love , and importantly be snake free !
Prompt : What is your favorite type of weather ?
It depends … when I’m going to walk I prefer bright and breezy . When I relax inside though I prefer it to be raining . A… Read more “Prompt : What is your favorite type of weather ?”
Prompt : What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings ?
Dissociation … tend to throw myself out of my head and pretend I’m just watching a movie . Of course there are many methods , reading ,… Read more “Prompt : What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings ?”
The Punisher by D.A. Stern
Introduction : ” The Punisher ” by D.A. Stern is a novelization of the 2004 vigilante thriller film . I’ve got a paperback which is 308 pages… Read more “The Punisher by D.A. Stern”
Prompt : What activities do you lose yourself in ?
Walking , reading , and writing . When I walk I’ll listen to music or an audiobook and it’ll keep me occupied . Reading and writing require… Read more “Prompt : What activities do you lose yourself in ?”
Prompt : What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times ?
Movies : Evil Dead (1981) Jesus Christ Superstar ( 1973) Signs (2002) Revenge of the Sith (2005) Most of the Universal horror films . A Nightmare on… Read more “Prompt : What movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times ?”
Smallville : Hauntings by Nancy Holder
Introduction : ” Smallville : Hauntings ” by Nancy Holder is a supernatural science fiction young adult novel originally published in 2003 . It’s a tie-in to… Read more “Smallville : Hauntings by Nancy Holder”
Prompt : You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane , train , bus , car , or bike ?
I’d prefer to use abike though I gave away mine long ago . Maybe a train just to have the experience . But realistically I’ve had to… Read more “Prompt : You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane , train , bus , car , or bike ?”
The Wonderous Adventures of the Domino Lady ! by Lars Anderson
Introduction : ” The Wonderous Adventures of the Domino Lady !” by Lars Anderson is a collection of spicy pulp stories ( translation : softcore porn )… Read more “The Wonderous Adventures of the Domino Lady ! by Lars Anderson”
The Last Days of Krypton by Kevin J. Anderson
Introduction : ” The Last Days of Krypton ” by Kevin J. Anderson is a science fiction novel originally published in 2007 . It’s a ” Superman… Read more “The Last Days of Krypton by Kevin J. Anderson”
Prompt : Where would you go on a shopping spree ?
I always get myself in trouble at used/ discount book stores . I mean 20 books for 35 bucks sounds good but there’s always that voice that… Read more “Prompt : Where would you go on a shopping spree ?”
Prompt : Do you enjoy your job ?
The honest answer is it depends on the day right ? I don’t like the gossip that’s prominent in the job nor do I like the constant… Read more “Prompt : Do you enjoy your job ?”
Death Sentence by Brian Garfield
Introduction : ” Death Sentence ” by Brian Garfield is a vigilante thriller . It’s a sequel to ” Death Wish ” and avilable as an e-book… Read more “Death Sentence by Brian Garfield”
Friday by Robert A. Heinlein
Introduction : ” Friday ” by Robert A. Heinlein is a science fiction novel published in 1982 . I got this as a paperback with 357 pages… Read more “Friday by Robert A. Heinlein”
Just thinking out loud
I’m thinking of adding a few song recommendations to book reviews . You know , songs that kinda flow with the story . Also adding more pictures… Read more “Just thinking out loud”