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

Kat — Thu, 27 May 2010 00:32:11 +0000

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 science-fiction and fantasy authors to look like they’ve come out of Read more

Weird Fiction News Flash

Kat — Thu, 06 May 2010 23:28:51 +0000

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 and his wife Anne have released The Kosher Guide to Imaginary Animals. Read more

The Secret of Monkey Island… It’s in New Zealand

Kat — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:47:17 +0000

I’ve discovered the Secret of Monkey Island. It’s in New Zealand. I found this sign on my recent trip there and nearly made my tour group detour to Monkey Island. They didn’t really understand my insane shouting about Monkey Island and Guybrush Threepwood but I’m sure you Read more

The Hercules, Xena and Cleopatra 2525 Museum

Kat — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:19:02 +0000

Radiant Attack is back! I needed to take a little break after christmas from blogging. It seems so long since I’ve posted something. But here is a little tidbit from my recent trip to New Zealand. In the middle of the south island near Lake Ohau is a fantastic antiques shop called the Totar Read more