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Top Distractions of 2011

So, with 2011 skulking out the side entrance and 2012 boldly stepping forward, we here at the Serial Distractions Monkey Lubrication Depot and Tobacconist Shoppe™ look back at the various books we reviewed last year that still stand out as … Continue reading

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Book Review Extravaganza

I have actually managed to read a metric butt-ton* of books over the past few weeks. So, as a result, I have a ton of stuff to write reviews for. I’m way, way, behind. In an effort to make my … Continue reading

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Review: I, Superhero by Mike McMullen

  by Mike McMullen (2010): ISBN: 9780806531380 (Kensington Books) I love superheroes.  I was never a comic book fanatic (I rarely had the money or opportunity to buy comics as a kid), but I loved superhero cartoons or the occasional DC … Continue reading

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Review: Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks

Those of us who populate the “fantasy” end of the pop-culture spectrum are used to being relegated to the fringe.  We’re geeks, freaks, weirdos, possibly satanic nuts with a predilection for exploring sewers with plastic swords or spending far too … Continue reading

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Grouping Up

So I just got back from my first meeting with the Denton Writers League… DWL meets once per month, usually have a guest speaker who talks about his/her experiences with writing, and then they go out to lunch.  Last year … Continue reading

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