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Started reading Bob Hicok's "Water Look Away: Poems."
https://amzn.to/3PU21hp
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Yet another poet I "discovered" in "The New Yorker," only to find out they've been around for years and have many books.
#books #reading #poems #poetry

01:48 AM - Oct 01, 2023

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Finished reading Micah Ballard's "Waifs And Strays: Poems."
https://amzn.to/46erSWU
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Super good collection of #poetry , especially the long one towards the end, "The Wind And More."
#books #reading #poems

01:22 AM - Sep 30, 2023

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"Alan Wake II" looks to be another scary trip to the country. Here's the link to my hands-on preview:
https://www.gamecrate.com/...
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#gaming #games #VideoGames #AlanWake #AlanWake2 #AlanWakeII #AlanWake2Preview #AlanWakeIIPreview

Hands-On Preview: Alan Wake II

September 28, 2023- Alan Wake II looks to be another scary trip to the country.

04:35 PM - Sep 28, 2023

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Paul Semel

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In my Q&A with Suzan Palumbo about her short story collection "Skin Thief" she talks about how her writing so much about "queer women who were shapeshifters" made her wonder if she's "working out some unresolved issues"
https://paulsemel.com/excl...
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Exclusive Interview: "Skin Thief" Author Suzan Palumbo ... .

Exclusive Interview: "Skin Thief" Author Suzan Palumbo \ In which she discusses this collection of dark fantasy and horror short stories.

01:11 PM - Sep 28, 2023

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Paul Semel

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There was a movie on HBO last night, "Starter For 10," in which James Corden is a Motörhead fan, and now I want a congressional inquiry into why Lemmy was never on "Carpool Karaoke."
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12:46 PM - Sep 28, 2023

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Paul Semel

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Started reading Jessie Mihalik's "Hunt The Stars: The Starlight's Shadow Trilogy."
https://amzn.to/3NlJHuY
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As I hoped / suspected, this is shaping up to be a very entertaining and energetic #SciFi #SpaceOpera story...and series.
#books #reading #ScienceFiction

03:36 AM - Sep 28, 2023

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Read Jessie Mihalik's " Honor And Shadows: A Starlight's Shadow Prequel Short Story." tonight.
https://amzn.to/3JBjszT
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Excited to start this #SciFi #SpaceOpera series. First up, this gripping prequel story.
#books #reading #ScienceFiction

02:08 AM - Sep 28, 2023

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If, as they say, you should write what you know, someone should check on writer Naben Ruthnum, since his new novel is a YA horror story about a "demonic resurrectionist body-snatcher." For more, check out this Q&A.
https://paulsemel.com/excl...
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Exclusive Interview: "The Grimmer" Author Naben Ruthnum ... .

Exclusive Interview: "The Grimmer" Author Naben Ruthnum \ In which he discusses this young adult horror novel.

01:32 PM - Sep 27, 2023

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Paul Semel

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Finished reading John Scalzi's "Starter Villain."
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https://amzn.to/3PNxO3v
Well, that was very clever and energetic, and also rather delightful. His most delightful book, actually. Must be the cats.
#books #reading

03:33 AM - Sep 27, 2023

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Started reading Micah Ballard's "Waifs And Strays: Poems."
https://amzn.to/46erSWU
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Always love #poems — like his epic "Bettina Coffin," and the beginning of this book — that seem like they'd be super cool to hear read out loud.
#books #reading #poetry

12:42 AM - Sep 27, 2023

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Paul Semel

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Rather odd trailer for "High On Knife," the upcoming add-on to "High On Life." (Out October 3rd.)
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https://www.youtube.com/wa...

HIGH ON KNIFE DLC RELEASE DATE - YouTube

OCTOBER 3RD: HIGH ON KNIFE DLC COMES TO XBOX, PLAYSTATION, AND PC.Play the hilarious new DLC to High On Life, Xbox Game Pass' biggest launch of 2022!__LEARN ...

05:02 PM - Sep 26, 2023

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Having written two YA novels, Ava Morgyn is getting more adult with her Gothic urban fantasy horror mystery romance novel "The Witches Of Bone Hill." To find out why, and how, check out this Q&A.
https://paulsemel.com/excl...
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Exclusive Interview: "The Witches Of Bone Hill" Author Ava Morgyn

Exclusive Interview: "The Witches Of Bone Hill" Author Ava Morgyn \ In which she discusses this witchy fantasy horror romance novel.

01:05 PM - Sep 26, 2023

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Paul Semel

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Started reading John Scalzi's "Starter Villain."
https://amzn.to/3PNxO3v
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So far this is entertaining in a very Scalzi way, though it's giving me some Grady Hendrix vibes as well.
#books #reading

04:28 AM - Sep 26, 2023

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Finished reading Simon R. Green's "Very Important Corpses: An Ishmael Jones Novel."
https://amzn.to/3NZANE7
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Another wild and fun X-Files-ish / Hammer Horror-esque / Doctor Who-like adventure for Mr. Jones and Miss Belcourt.
#books #reading #noir #UrbanFantasy #Horror #SciFi #ScienceFiction

02:11 AM - Sep 26, 2023

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Paul Semel

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Finished reading Mary Jo Bang's "A Film In Which I Play Everyone: Poems."
https://amzn.to/3P5Y7QM
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An exceptionally strong collection of #poems from someone who's written a bunch of them.
#books #reading #poetry

12:52 AM - Sep 26, 2023

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Paul Semel

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I am somewhat reassured by the new trailer for #RickAndMorty . The voices sound right MOST of the time.

Though they also get points for using the real "Ace Of Spades" and not some bullshit fey cover by some bored woman with a ukulele.

https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Rick and Morty | Season 7 Official Trailer | adult swim - YouTube

This is not a hologram. Rick and Morty Season 7 premieres October 15th @ 11pm on [adult swim]. Stream seasons 1-6 now on Max: http://bit.ly/3hRw9rU#AdultSwim...

03:20 PM - Sep 25, 2023

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Paul Semel

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Physical media for all time. Always. "Loki" is finally available as nature intended: on glorious 4K and Blu-ray. Here's my review of "Loki: The Complete First Season Collector’s Edition."
https://paulsemel.com/loki...
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"Loki: The Complete First Season Collector's Edition" 4K, Blu-ray Review ... .

"Loki: The Complete First Season Collector's Edition" 4K, Blu-ray Review \ A critique of this season collection for the MCU TV show.

01:09 PM - Sep 25, 2023

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Paul Semel

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Started reading Simon R. Green's "Very Important Corpses: An Ishmael Jones Novel."
https://amzn.to/3NZANE7
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Is so far as energetic and entertaining as the first two in this series.
#books #reading #noir #UrbanFantasy #Horror #SciFi #ScienceFiction

03:34 AM - Sep 24, 2023

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Paul Semel

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Finished reading Gareth L. Powell's "Descendant Machine: A Continuance Novel."
https://amzn.to/3L1Zm1I
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Wasn't expecting it to veer from #SciFi #SpaceOpera to a big picture #HardSciFi story, but I'm glad it did.
#books #reading #ScienceFiction

02:34 AM - Sep 24, 2023

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Paul Semel

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Started reading Mary Jo Bang's "A Film In Which I Play Everyone: Poems."
https://amzn.to/3P5Y7QM
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A strong start, especially the more narrative #poems .
#books #reading #poetry

01:38 AM - Sep 23, 2023

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If Lynda Carter tells you that you're not good enough to be Wonder Woman, then you're not good enough to be Wonder Woman.

03:47 PM - Sep 22, 2023

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Finished reading Elaine Kahn's "Women In Public: Poems."
https://amzn.to/3nLwymb
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As I suspected after reading the first 20 pages, this WAS as interesting and unflinching as the other #poetry book of hers I read, " Romance Or The End."
#books #reading #poems

01:23 AM - Sep 22, 2023

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Paul Semel

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Thanks to some different mechanics and approaches, 🧟 "Separate Ways" is a short but sweet add-on for #ResidentEvil4 . 🧟‍♂️Here's my review:
https://paulsemel.com/resi...
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#ResidentEvil4SeparateWays #VideoGames #ResidentEvil #RE4

"Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways" Review ... .

"Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways" Review \ A critique of this short but sweet add-on to this survival horror shooter.

04:18 PM - Sep 21, 2023

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Started reading Gareth L. Powell's "Descendant Machine: A Continuance Novel."
https://amzn.to/3L1Zm1I
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So far this is as engaging and clever as the first book in this #SciFi #SpaceOpera series.
#books #reading #ScienceFiction

12:18 AM - Sep 21, 2023

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Some writers are influenced by games. Some by anime. And some by Tori Amos. But for all 3, and more, you need David Edison, author of the sci-fi space opera epic fantasy novel "Sandymancer."
https://paulsemel.com/excl...
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Exclusive Interview: "Sandymancer" Author David Edison ... .

Exclusive Interview: "Sandymancer" Author David Edison \ In which he discusses this sci-fi space opera / epic fantasy novel.

01:38 PM - Sep 20, 2023

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Paul Semel

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Finished reading Gerardo Sámano Córdova's "Monstrilio."
https://amzn.to/40O8bmh
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Well, this was one weird but also wonderfully heart-wrenching #Fable -like story about grief and parenting and finding a new life in the ashes of the old.
#books #reading

03:25 AM - Sep 20, 2023

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If there's one person who always saves the world, it's grandma. But while she's at it again in Melissa Lozada-Oliva's "Candelaria," there's actually more to this story, as Lozada-Oliva explains in this Q&A.
https://paulsemel.com/excl...
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Exclusive Interview: "Candelaria" Author Melissa Lozada-Oliva ... .

Exclusive Interview: "Candelaria" Author Melissa Lozada-Oliva \ In which she discusses her new grandmotherly apocalypse novel.

01:37 PM - Sep 19, 2023

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Paul Semel

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And now, for those who don't play well with others, but still want to beat people to a bloody pulp, here's the link to my single-player review of "Mortal Kombat 1."
https://paulsemel.com/mort...
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#MortalKombat1 #MortalKombat1Review #MortalKombat #MK1

"Mortal Kombat 1" Single-Player Review ... .

"Mortal Kombat 1" Single-Player Review \ Thanks to a new move, this fighting game is as bloody good as its predecessors.

01:24 PM - Sep 18, 2023

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Started reading Gerardo Sámano Córdova's "Monstrilio."
https://amzn.to/40O8bmh
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I've never had a kid, let alone lost one, but this death of child dark #Fable -like story is really getting to me.
#books #reading