October, 2009

The Staying Power of a Never-Ending Story

The Staying Power of a Never-Ending Story

A person’s memories are powerful things. The naturality of aging and maturing forces us into a constant state of change. I read something once about how close to an illusion all of life (as we know it) is. It stated... (Continue reading)

This Week In Normality - Zombies VS. Vampires

This Week In Normality - Zombies VS. Vampires

I suppose it’s a matter of preference when you ask which is better: the Zombie or the Vampire. Both have origins in superstitions and folklore, and both have seen their respective mythologies evolve with the needs of storytellers. The original... (Continue reading)

Versatility in Flesh Eating and Blood Sucking

Versatility in Flesh Eating and Blood Sucking

In most things that become horror genres, specific rules tend to crop up. Werewolves can be killed with a silver bullet. Zombies die if you destroy the brain. Sunlight, crosses, holy water, and garlic are the bane of vampires everywhere.... (Continue reading)

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Sordid Confessions Continue, or The Vampire Diaries

Sordid Confessions Continue, or The Vampire Diaries

I have made a habit of admitting on this website many things that I am ashamed of…or things that I think I should have some amount of shame attached. I am, by nature, one who is not prone to shame... (Continue reading)

Zombies VS Vampires $5 AMAZON GIFT CARD Throwdown!

Zombies VS Vampires $5 AMAZON GIFT CARD Throwdown!

That’s right, ladies and gentlemen. Post your best Zombie VS. Vampire scenarios in the comments of this page between now through October 31, and a winner, chosen by the crew here at NR, will receive a $5.00 Amazon Gift Card... (Continue reading)

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The Exposure Whine

The Exposure Whine

As I sit here at my computer, thinking about this weeks subject, “overblown”, a number of recent occurrences come to mind. One of which is the recent release of a few cubic feet of Beatles merchandise. I like the Beatles.... (Continue reading)

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The Magic & Mystery of Miss A.K.

The Magic & Mystery of Miss A.K.

Frank Portman has a thing for names. In his first released book, the delightful “King Dork”, the protagonist is a teen named Tom Henderson, although I don’t think he is called this even once in the whole book. Tom’s one-of-a-kind... (Continue reading)

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