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The pointy end of a parasol: Gail Carriger and the Parasol Protectorate

When asked why someone would read her books, Gail Carriger wrote “It’s got gay vampires, dirigibles, and madly wielded parasols in it. What more could you want from a book?” I can’t say it any better than that. But here...
by Kat Clay
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Review: Sacred Curse

At the present juncture, vampire novels are in vogue. The guy who started the whole thing was Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula.
by Kat Clay
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Earthsea: an exercise in humility

I look at the classic fantasy series Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin
by Kat Clay
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Untitled Robin Hood Adventure

If Robin Hood were cast by sci-fi and fantasy writers…

I saw Robin Hood last week, starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett. While I really enjoyed the film and the great historical detail, every character seemed to remind me of an author. Maybe it’s a reoccurring trend for ...
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Weird Fiction News Flash

There’s been a few bits and pieces on the weird fiction radar lately and since I’ve been doing a lot on video games I thought I better get back to my books. So here goes: Cthullu’s News Desk at nine. Jeff Vandermeer a...
by Kat Clay
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