Pulp storytelling has been experiencing a bit of a resurgence over the past few years. One of the most telling signs, at least in my world, is that not only have comic companies (big and small) explored pulp stories with some characters, but small press publishers and authors are showing up at comic conventions to sell their “new pulp” novels and spread the word. Hubby is thrilled with this because he loves “men’s adventure” stories. So I decided to give it a try. Continue reading Miss Dawn’s Musings – New Pulp Fiction
Category Archives: books
Irregular’s Intel – The Bookstore
Earlier this week, Amazon announced that it will be opening more physical bookstores, in addition to the one that has been in operation since October 2015 in Seattle. This store is the brainchild of the same man who created the Kindle ereader. Remember the ebook vs physical copy debate that was going on and how print was becoming a thing of the past? Well, judging from this move by Amazon, the argument was moot. I am a Johnny-come-lately when it comes to ebook and ecomics. I do enjoy the convenience, but it is not the same as holding that lovely creation in your hands. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – The Bookstore
Best Geeky Finds – Vampires, and Werewolves, and Those Freaky Silent Brothers
Clary Fray is a normal teenager. She spends her days drawing and hanging out with her best friend, Simon. Having died when she was young, Clary doesn’t know anything about her father or any of her family’s past. When she asks her mother, Jocelyn, or her uncle, Luke, they feign ignorance or change the subject. Then one night she witnesses a murder at a night club which only she can see. To make matters worse, not only does the murderer, Jace, start following her around, but she receives a phone call from her mother as she is being attacked and kidnapped. Continue reading Best Geeky Finds – Vampires, and Werewolves, and Those Freaky Silent Brothers
Miss Dawn’s Musings – Year of the Geek Once More
Another new year is upon us, full of hope and promise and blah, blah, blah all the other sappy BS that everyone spouts for the first week of January until reality hits. Ok, I’m not really all that cynical, just not the warm and cuddly type. But honestly, there really is a lot to look forward to this year for geeks – movies, tv shows, comics, books… everything! Continue reading Miss Dawn’s Musings – Year of the Geek Once More
Whatz Your Geek? – Julie from Akron
This week I got to interview a very funny and talented friend of mine, Julie Lombardy. So, let’s find out what her geek is.
V: Tell us a little about yourself?
JL: I’m a self-appointed Akron Ambassador, jewelry maker, friend, daughter, and out of control book addict. Continue reading Whatz Your Geek? – Julie from Akron