Charles R. Rutledge
@crutledge.bsky.social
Rereading my favorite David Gemmell book. It was this one, purchased on a whim in 1999, that brought me back to reading heroic fantasy and sword & sorcery after a 20 year layoff. Gemmell is much missed by those of us who like to read about heroes who won't give up or back down.
December 30, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Rereading my favorite David Gemmell book. It was this one, purchased on a whim in 1999, that brought me back to reading heroic fantasy and sword & sorcery after a 20 year layoff. Gemmell is much missed by those of us who like to read about heroes who won't give up or back down.
Many people have forgotten Barbara's role as the Queen of the Evil Smurfs.
December 29, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Many people have forgotten Barbara's role as the Queen of the Evil Smurfs.
Riding down in an elevator with James Doohan early one morning at San Diego con. We just chatted about wanting coffee. I never even let on I knew who he was. Figured he got enough of that.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 29, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Riding down in an elevator with James Doohan early one morning at San Diego con. We just chatted about wanting coffee. I never even let on I knew who he was. Figured he got enough of that.
Its is the birthday of Barbara Steele. I've been aware of her for years, but this year I made a study of her Italian Gothic films and have really become a fan. Her unusual beauty really shines in these dark and macabre films. So Happy Birthday, Barbara!
December 29, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Its is the birthday of Barbara Steele. I've been aware of her for years, but this year I made a study of her Italian Gothic films and have really become a fan. Her unusual beauty really shines in these dark and macabre films. So Happy Birthday, Barbara!
Two presents I bought for myself @briankeene.bsky.social . Couple of favorite series.
December 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Two presents I bought for myself @briankeene.bsky.social . Couple of favorite series.
As of this morning I'm wearing the smallest size pants I've worn in over 20 years. In 2025 I lost over 50 pounds and brought blood pressure, blood sugar, and bad cholesterol levels down to not only normal, but to excellent numbers.
So anyway, THAT's what I accomplished for the year.
So anyway, THAT's what I accomplished for the year.
December 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
As of this morning I'm wearing the smallest size pants I've worn in over 20 years. In 2025 I lost over 50 pounds and brought blood pressure, blood sugar, and bad cholesterol levels down to not only normal, but to excellent numbers.
So anyway, THAT's what I accomplished for the year.
So anyway, THAT's what I accomplished for the year.
Well, there went my Christmas money...
December 26, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Well, there went my Christmas money...
Mail Call! Closing the gap on my REH pastiches with a pair of Witches.
December 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Mail Call! Closing the gap on my REH pastiches with a pair of Witches.
Got this for Christmas. I'll have to get back to writing that Western now.
December 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Got this for Christmas. I'll have to get back to writing that Western now.
Tucked away in one of my Carcosa books that belonged to Karl Edward Wagner's father, Red Wagner.
December 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Tucked away in one of my Carcosa books that belonged to Karl Edward Wagner's father, Red Wagner.
Gorgeous Swanderson original.
December 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Gorgeous Swanderson original.
A thoughtful and Gothic gift I received today was this matched set of JANE EYRE and WUTHERING HEIGHTS, from 1945, with engraved illustrations by Fritz Eichenberg. Needless to say, I was thrilled.
December 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A thoughtful and Gothic gift I received today was this matched set of JANE EYRE and WUTHERING HEIGHTS, from 1945, with engraved illustrations by Fritz Eichenberg. Needless to say, I was thrilled.
"Mr. Gruber? Would you care to step outside?"
December 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"Mr. Gruber? Would you care to step outside?"
And once, I shared a publisher with Fritz Leiber, Same cover artist too, Alex McVey.
December 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
And once, I shared a publisher with Fritz Leiber, Same cover artist too, Alex McVey.
It is the birthday of Fritz Leiber, (pronounced Lie-ber) the man who coined the term sword & sorcery and who wrote some of the best work in the genre. I actually read Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser in prose before I read Conan.He was also a fantastic author of horror and fantasy.Just a wonderful writer.
December 24, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It is the birthday of Fritz Leiber, (pronounced Lie-ber) the man who coined the term sword & sorcery and who wrote some of the best work in the genre. I actually read Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser in prose before I read Conan.He was also a fantastic author of horror and fantasy.Just a wonderful writer.
Stuff I'm reading. I think CONAN THE SWORDSMAN has some of the best writing by the de Camp/Carter team. I can always tell when Sprague comes in because of his vast knowledge of history. He knows what things are and how they work from ancient civilizations.
December 24, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Stuff I'm reading. I think CONAN THE SWORDSMAN has some of the best writing by the de Camp/Carter team. I can always tell when Sprague comes in because of his vast knowledge of history. He knows what things are and how they work from ancient civilizations.
The second issue of ALIEN/CAPTAIN AMERICA was my favorite comic this week. This issue makes it clear this is an alternate reality, and the lore of comics and movies isn't in effect, which probably works best for both. 1/2
December 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The second issue of ALIEN/CAPTAIN AMERICA was my favorite comic this week. This issue makes it clear this is an alternate reality, and the lore of comics and movies isn't in effect, which probably works best for both. 1/2
Attack of the Clonans! I've misplaced one of my Kothar books, but I did find a stray Brak and a standalone by Quinn Reade, who is actually Ben Haas, aka my favorite Western writer John Benteen. A lot of Jeff Jones covers and a guest shot by Harryhausen's Ymir.
December 21, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Attack of the Clonans! I've misplaced one of my Kothar books, but I did find a stray Brak and a standalone by Quinn Reade, who is actually Ben Haas, aka my favorite Western writer John Benteen. A lot of Jeff Jones covers and a guest shot by Harryhausen's Ymir.
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HOLIDAY CLEARANCE 2025 (NOW 'TIL NEW YEARS DAY)
50% Off all premade covers in my gallery!
50% Off all premade covers in my gallery!
December 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
HOLIDAY CLEARANCE 2025 (NOW 'TIL NEW YEARS DAY)
50% Off all premade covers in my gallery!
50% Off all premade covers in my gallery!
Reposted by Charles R. Rutledge
This week's episode of Keeneversations is now live. Available on Spotify, Apple, and Patreon www.patreon.com/posts/fail-l...
December 21, 2025 at 12:49 AM
This week's episode of Keeneversations is now live. Available on Spotify, Apple, and Patreon www.patreon.com/posts/fail-l...
Worst Elf on the Shelf, ever.
December 20, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Worst Elf on the Shelf, ever.
I am Sam. Samarcand. Reading some selections form this book tonight. A bunch of Robert E. Howard's historical adventure fiction and some nifty extras including fragments, unfinished tales, drafts, synopses, etc. Enjoyable and instructive.
December 20, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I am Sam. Samarcand. Reading some selections form this book tonight. A bunch of Robert E. Howard's historical adventure fiction and some nifty extras including fragments, unfinished tales, drafts, synopses, etc. Enjoyable and instructive.
Looked over at some books on top of a shelf and thought, "Gee I read some varied stuff."
December 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Looked over at some books on top of a shelf and thought, "Gee I read some varied stuff."
This week's comics with @jimzub.bsky.social , @markwaid.bsky.social and Fernando Dagnino.
December 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This week's comics with @jimzub.bsky.social , @markwaid.bsky.social and Fernando Dagnino.