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About Shedrick

I am a professional librarian and a part-time writer that's working to do that the other way around. I currently live in North Texas in the lovely city of Denton (“The Home of Happiness“) with my lovely wife and the obligatory demon-spawn cats. When not writing, gaming, or watching cheezy kung-fu flicks, I can sometimes be found in a pub (or the American equivalent) enjoying a fine brew.

Why Do Good Guys Finish Last in Urban Fantasy?

My wife and I had a very interesting conversation in the car on the way to work today. Both of us enjoy reading some paranormal romance/urban fantasy and I made the observation that, when it comes to the romance aspect … Continue reading

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Review: Edge of Dark Water by Joe R. Lansdale

Edge of Dark Water by Joe R. Lansdale (9780316188432) : Mulholland Books (2012) Anybody who’s read my blog for a decent length of time should know that I love me some Joe R. Lansdale. The East Texas author has such … Continue reading

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The Primacy of Story

Over at the Black Gate blog, there’s been an interesting discussion (aka blog followed by blog rebuttal) regarding the importance of historical authenticity in epic fantasy. Author Daniel Abraham began the discussion with his post “Concerning Historical Authenticity in Fantasy, … Continue reading

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New Review Up at Shroud: Westlake Soul by Rio Youers

Hi folks, My latest review for Shroud Magazine Book Reviews Online is up and riding the waves of the cyber-ocean. This time I’m reviewing Rio Youers’ new novel Westlake Soul. Also, you might remember me mentioning this author before in my very … Continue reading

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Shakin’ the Ballot Box, Boss…Shakin’ the Box…

Have you made your stand yet? Have you done your patriotic duty? Have you voted for me in the Goodreads Independent Book Blogger awards? Well, you still have time. Today (April 23) is the final day of voting. To vote … Continue reading

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