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Roll For Initiative With ‘Epic Quests’: An Adult RPG Coloring Book

Listen, we all have to have hobbies. When I’m not holed up in my dungeon writing like my life depends on it, I enjoy entering into epic quests with my friends in one of our many TTRG games. I also love to color, and I have since I was a young child. Coloring has always been one of those activities that

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‘The Shadow on the Glass’ by Jonathan L Howard (Call of Cthulhu series) Book Review

Lizzie and Bill have a pretty good thing going in Victorian London. Taking advantage of the spiritualist craze that’s sweeping society, Lizzie adopts the persona of Cerulia Trent, a medium that can connect people to their dearly departed loved ones. In a wise con, they never ask for money, but people are so grateful for their services that they shower them

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‘The Price of Redemption’ by Shawn Carpenter Book Review

Marquese Enid d’Tancreville’s whole world is falling down. Despite her powerful magic, she had to flee her home to escape death at the hands of a rebellious mob. Then the ship that was carrying her to safety in a neighboring country was attacked, and she had to fight for her life again. Now another ship has attacked them, and she’s pressed

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Take a Bite out of Monique Asher’s ‘Don’t Eat The Pie’

I know what you’re thinking. It’s finally getting sunny and warm outside. Why are you already dreaming about the coziness of the spooky season, which is still four months away? Well let me tell you, dear reader, for us horror fans, there’s never a wrong time for a thrilling haunt; be it a new horror film or an upcoming novel that

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Review: ‘Pliable Truths’ by Dayton Ward (A Star Trek: The Next Generation Novel)

The Cardassians have been oppressing the Bajorans for the past fifty years. Now they are suddenly withdrawing all presence on Bajor and returning all displaced Bajors to their homes. At least, that’s the official line presented in the latest Star Trek: The Next Generation novel. In fact, things are rather messy, with Cardassians not wanting to quietly withdraw and Bajorans wanting

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‘The Book of Japanese Folklore’ by Thersa Matsuura

As an American fan of Japanese anime, I’ve sometimes found myself amazed by the creative styling of some creatures and monsters I see in my favorite series. Just look at shows like Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen, and you’ll find some crazy looking monsters that I don’t think I’ve ever seen in Western animated projects. I’ve also always been quite fascinated

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Book Review: ‘Pinquickle’s Folly’ by R.A Salvatore

Get ready for adventure on the high seas in Pinquickle’s Folly by R.A. Salvator, coming April 16th, 2024, and starting off a new trilogy from the best-selling author. Quauh loves the water and water loves her. She understands the ocean better than almost anyone, it just speaks to her. This special ability has allowed her to rise rapidly in the Xoconai

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Book Review: Song of Carcosa by Josh Reynolds

In Song of Carcosa we once again join Countess Alessandra Zorzi and her protégé Pepper as they travel the world recovering dangerous occult items. This time they are in Venice, Zorzi’s hometown. But there’s precious little time for sightseeing or reminiscing. Pepper is slipping further and further down a supernatural rabbit hole that she might not be able to climb out

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Book Review: ‘Making It So: A Memoir’ by Sir Patrick Stewart

Sir Patrick Stewart is a beloved actor on stage and screen, both big and small. He’s best known for his roles as Star Trek’s Jean-Luc Picard and Marvel’s Professor Charles Xavier, but who was he before these roles? Where did he come from? His RP British accent and his strong, authoritative demeanor give the impression of a high-class upbringing, but the

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Book Review: Harm’s Way: A Star Trek TOS Novel by David Mack

On an undeveloped planet in the neutral zone between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, a scientist has gone missing. In fact, an entire team has mysteriously vanished. Ships from both the Federation and the Empire have sent teams to recover the scientist and any surviving research. But the planet turns out to be hiding a deadly secret. The two teams

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Book Review: ‘A Sleight of Shadows’ by Kat Howard

Sydney gave up everything to rid the unseen world of corruption. Almost completely mundane, she’s struggling to find her place in the world without her magic. But then the worst possible thing happens – the House of Shadows begins to rebuild itself. Sydney may not have her magic anymore but she refuses to allow that abomination to return to life. She’s

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Book Review: ‘An Unkindness of Magicians’ by Kat Howard

Side by side with the mundane world sits the world of magic. Powerful families with a rigid caste system rule this unseen world. But the wheel of fortune has begun to turn. Anything can happen during a “turning” and a young, unknown magician, Sydney, is hoping to turn the magical world on its head during this one. She has come to

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