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Across the Pond : Cons, Brit-style

Over the last few years, as my kids have got older, I realised that freedom is just over the horizon. In preparation I have been looking at various conventions being held in the UK that I may be able...

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Across the Pond: Review of “The Hoax”

Initially, I thought I had mistaken the genre; the story begins with a man, his resolve to conquer his drinking and his murder. A commonplace murder, except for the blood. However, as the tale unfolds...

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Across the Pond: Review of “Dracula World Order”

Dracula World Order by Ian Brill As quite a newbie to graphic novels, I was pleased to be asked to review this as I like to try different genres and I have been mainly reading through The Sandman...

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Across the Pond : Stealing is Wrong

I hear a lot about theft of Intellectual Property from my writer friends (here and here) and it always annoys me when I hear about people’s hard work being pirated. So when I saw this posted on...

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Across the Pond : Review of “Botanica Blues”

I discovered a downside to the Kindle app on my Android the other day (well, I guess it applies to ebooks in general). I’d taken my tablet to finish this story while having a meal before a Blink 182...

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Across the Pond : Q&A with Tristan J. Tarwater

I recently read and reviewed Botanica Blues by Tristan J. Tarwater (I loved it by the way) and thought it might be nice to ask her a few questions to share with you. So here you are. Q: I love to know...

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Across the Pond : Review of Thief

I originally wrote this a while ago but as the third book is out soon wanted to refresh everyone’s memories. Look for my review of the second book, Shades of War, tomorrow. *Disclaimer. I know the...

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Across the Pond : Review of Shades of War

Anyone who knows me or who has read my review of Thief will already realise I am a big fan of Sarah-Jane Lehoux. I was therefore eagerly anticipating the release of her second novel, Shades of War,...

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Across the Pond: Review of Exhumed

Exhumed is the fourth book in the “Demons of Oblivion” series by Skyla Dawn Cameron. Read an overview of the first three here. Each of the first three books are told from a different character’s...

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Across the Pond : Review of Hexcommunicated

I’ve been reading and reviewing outside of my “comfort-zone” lately and, with “Hexcommunicated”, I find myself yet again jealous of the wealth of different ideas out there that deserve recognition....

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Across the Pond : Serenity Forever Convention

Heads up to all readers on the British side of the pond. Starfury Events have announced “Serenity Forever” convention September 13 – 15th 2013 in London. Allegedly first confirmed guest is Jewel...

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Across the Pond : Q&A with Rafael Chandler

I reviewed Hexcommunicated last week and was lucky enough to chat with Rafael after I had read his book. Hi Rafael, thanks for taking the time to answer a few questions. Q. Being a science fan, though...

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Across the Pond : RATS!

Lurking around Google+ a few weeks ago, I saw a plea for help from Uri Kurlianchik. He wanted voiceovers for a video to promote the fundraising for his RPG game. My daughter got involved and I thought...

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Across the Pond : bright/night

I asked on Twitter for a writing prompt the other day and my good friend and great writer @SarahJaneLehoux responded with a first line. This is the beginnings of a story that somehow my brain won’t...

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Across the Pond : Vampire Ball #3

Every time I read about the fun people have at Starfury Conventions I get even more excited about my first con next year – Serenity Falls. This latest one was the third annual Vampire Ball with guests...

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Across the Pond : Review of Hathor Diaries

Based very loosely on the the Danger Days universe from My Chemical Romance’s album of 2010 Ren has taken the idea and created a slew of exciting characters and engrossing storyline. Her unique style...

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Across the Pond : Interview with Sarah-Jane Lehoux

As a fan of the Sevy books I am eagerly awaiting the third of the series which comes out 26th February 2013. I persuaded the author, Sarah-Jane Lehoux, to answer a few of my questions about Sevy, the...

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