DC Universe "REBIRTH" Creator Signing

by | Jun 25, 2016 | Comics

This morning, the Source Comics and Games had the unique opportunity to host a four-person signing of all Minnesota based comics creators. The signing was in relation to DC Comics best-selling Rebirth event. I was at the event nice and early, so I had the chance to...

Donald Ray Pollock's The Heavenly Table

by | Jun 25, 2016 | Reviews

THE HEAVENLY TABLE Donald Ray Pollock July 12, 2016 Doubleday Books OK, we’re gonna try something new here. I am going to review the book as I read it. Last night I read 100 pages and I’m not bullshitting when I say I had 2 of the worst nightmares...

Author Work Space: John Beyer

by | Jun 25, 2016 | Author Workspaces

‘A writer’s workspace must be large enough to accommodate those things which will inspire the writer to write. A room large enough to host guests to discuss world events – room enough for a glass of sherry and perhaps a quartet singing a new song. Stop –...

Grant Blackwood's DUTY AND HONOR Reviewed

by | Jun 24, 2016 | Reviews

DUTY AND HONOR Grant Blackwood June 14th, 2016 G.P. Putnam DUTY AND HONOR by Grant Blackwood brings back the Tom Clancy character Jack Ryan Jr. This story explores a murder centered around a German connection. The plot has an organization whose major recruiting...

THE LOBSTER Reviewed

by | Jun 24, 2016 | Films

The Lobster Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos Written by Lanthimos and Efthymis Filippou Starring: Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz, John C. Reilly, Ben Whishaw The Lobster is the first English-speaking film by the Greek director, Yorgos Lanthimos. Looking at descriptions of...

Brad Meltzer's THE HOUSE OF SECRETS Reviewed

by | Jun 23, 2016 | Reviews

THE HOUSE OF SECRETS Brad Meltzer June 7th 2016 Grand Central Publishing THE HOUSE OF SECRETS by Brad Meltzer with Tod Goldberg is the first book in a riveting new thriller series. Most authors are well known for their writing style and Meltzer is no different, as he...

Review of WARLOCK HOLMES: A STUDY IN BRIMSTONE

by | Jun 23, 2016 | Books

WARLOCK HOLMES: A STUDY IN BRIMSTONE G.S. Denning May 2016 TitanBooks Yes, this is yet another re-working of Sherlock Holmes. As someone who has read many and been disappointed in most, this one charmed me. It stays true to the source material yet massages and prods...