The real appeal of Anita Blake – Vampire Hunter

Posted by Paul Raven @ 02-06-2008 in General

We critics may scratch our head at the appeal of Laurell K Hamilton‘s seemingly endless Anita Blake – Vampire Hunter franchise, but the guys at Penny Arcade know how it works:

Penny Arcade: Anita Blake - Vampire Hunter

Click on through for the horrible truth.

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Posted by Paul Raven @ 05-04-2008 in General

Giant robots could carry lunar bases on their backs

Book Review: ‘Paragaea (A Planetary Romance)’ by Chris Roberson

Posted by Paul Raven @ 14-11-2006 in General
Chris Roberson's 'Paragaea'

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Science fiction: back to basics or pitch for the geeks?

Posted by Paul Raven @ 23-10-2006 in General

The blogosphere debate about the causes and solutions to sf’s perceived demise shows little sign of dying down just yet, especially not now that a few more heavyweights have pitched in. Continue reading “Science fiction: back to basics or pitch for the geeks?”