August 3, 2014 A Child’s Library I’ve been thinking about what books to purchase for Victoria Valentina. With what titles shall I stock her library? Honestly I’ve been pondering this since before she was born. Look, that’s just how I am. Don’t judge me. I’ve already picked up a paperback copy of Tbe Wind in the… Continue reading A Child’s Library. Resurrected Post.
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Oregon Brewers Festival 2014. Resurrected Post
July 27, 2014 Oregon Brewers Festival 2014 I’m giving the usual topics a miss today in order to discuss beer. Specifically the beers I sampled at the 2014 Oregon Brewers Festival. I do wonder about the missing apostrophe in Brewers. Is not the Festival possessed by the Brewers? Well, never mind. I didn’t ride my bicycle… Continue reading Oregon Brewers Festival 2014. Resurrected Post
Kothar — Barbarian Swordsman. Wings and Beer S&S
Gardner Fox’s first Kothar book is Kothar — Barbarian Swordsman. The title sums it up nicely. The book is a collection of three Kothar novellas. We get a sort of origin story, in which Kothar acquires his sword Frostfire, the introduction of his nemesis Red Lori, and some fast paced adventures, all prefaced by an… Continue reading Kothar — Barbarian Swordsman. Wings and Beer S&S
Gardner Fox, Appendix N. Resurrected Post
August 23, 2015 Gardner Fox, Appendix N Today I’m turning my attention once again to Appendix N. The writer in the spotlight this time is Gardner Fox. Not exactly a household name, not even among aficionados of sword-and-sorcery fiction. He’s probably better known to comic book fans as a prolific comics scripter, writing from the… Continue reading Gardner Fox, Appendix N. Resurrected Post
Book Signing, Once Again (Resurrected Post)
July 20, 2014 Book Signing, Once Again Honestly I would have considered the event a success if I’d only sold a single copy. So I left the signing yesterday more than contented. I’d like to thank Jan’s Paperbacks for hosting the event. Also Jack Whitsel for suggesting that I join him at the table. I… Continue reading Book Signing, Once Again (Resurrected Post)