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Paul Semel
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Freelance writer for hire: music, movies, books, comics, video games, TV… (he/him)
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While #NinjaGaiden4 may not have enough Ryu, this fast and furious third-person hack & slash action game still lives up to its name. Here's the link to my review.
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"Ninja Gaiden 4" Review ... .
"Ninja Gaiden 4" Review \ A critical look at this modern day hack & slash action game and "Ninja Gaiden 3" sequel.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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In my new interview with author Leo X. Robertson about his new #SciFi #ShortStory collection "Barhopping For Astronauts," he admits that "there truly is no tougher short story to write than a sci-fi one."
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Interview: "Barhopping For Astronauts" Author Leo X. Robertson ... .
Exclusive Interview: "Barhopping For Astronauts" Author Leo X. Robertson \ In which he talks about this collection of sci-fi short stories.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Finished reading Ai Qing's "Selected Poems."
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Really good, especially the ones that were personal rememberances. Too bad this is all there is.
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Selected Poems
Selected Poems [Ai Qing, Dorsett, Robert, Ai Weiwei] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Selected Poems
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November 14, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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This makes me happy. Our government has no religion, so like driver's and hunting licenses, marriage licenses have no religious connotations. They're just legal contracts. She was factually incorrect, and one day I hope she realizes that...and that love is love.
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Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark same-sex marriage precedent | CNN Politics
The Supreme Court on Monday declined an opportunity to overturn its landmark precedent recognizing a constitutional right to same-sex marriage, tossing aside an appeal that had roiled LGBTQ advocates ...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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In my new interview with author Paul A. Dixon about his hard #SciFi novel "Carpathians," he reveals himself to be a creative person. Though after telling me what his daughter named their cats, I'm thinking she's the creative genius in the family.
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Exclusive Interview: "Carpathians" Author Paul A. Dixon ... .
Exclusive Interview: "Carpathians" Author Paul A. Dixon \ In which he talks about this hard science fiction novel.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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In my new interview with author Rascal Hartley about their dramatic / romantic #ScienceFiction #CosmicHorror with a little #fantasy epistolary novella "Dear Stupid Penpal," they explain how it started out as "What We Do In The Shadows" fan fiction.
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Exclusive Interview: "Dear Stupid Penpal" Author Rascal Hartley ... .
Exclusive Interview: "Dear Stupid Penpal" Author Rascal Hartley \ In which he talks about this dramatic/romantic sci-fi cosmic horror novella
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November 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Started reading Patrick Chiles' “Interstellar Medic: The Long Run.”
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I can already tell this #SciFi story of an EMT...in SPAAAAAAACE is going to be a fun one.
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Interstellar Medic: The Long Run (1)
Melanie Mooney thought she was just doing her job when she came upon an unusual accident in the deep woods late one night. Acting alone, what she found was nothing like she’d expected. What followed w...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Finished reading Wendy N. Wagner's "Girl In The Creek."
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Well, this wasn't the least bit disturbing.
In an unrelated note, I am never going into the woods again. Ever.
#books #reading #horror #BookSky
Girl in the Creek
Amazon.com: Girl in the Creek: 9781250908643: Wagner, Wendy N.: Books
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November 12, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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Though she concluded her "Gael Song" trilogy last year, author Shauna Lawless clearly wasn't ready to say goodbye to this historical #fantasy realm because she's now launched a second trilogy with "Daughter Of The Otherworld." To learn why, check out this Q&A.
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Interview: "Daughter Of The Otherworld" Author Shauna Lawless .. .
Exclusive Interview: "Daughter Of The Otherworld" Author Shauna Lawless \ In which she talks about this historical fantasy novel.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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In my new interview with the author currently known as qntm, he talks about the new version of his previously serialized online supernatural #ScienceFiciton thriller novel, "There Is No Antimemetics Division."
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Interview: "There Is No Antimemetics Division" Author qntm ... .
Exclusive Interview: "There Is No Antimemetics Division" Author qntm \ In which he talks about this supernatural sci-fi thriller novel.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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Thanks to moments laborious and dull, and mechanics that are flawed and pointless, the trippy first-person action / construction video game "Voidtrain" never fulfills the potential of its interesting premise. Here's the link to my review.
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"Voidtrain" Review ... .
"Voidtrain" Review \ A critical look a this trippy first-person action / construction game for Xbox Series X|S and PC.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Started reading Wendy N. Wagner's "Girl In The Creek."
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Is giving me serious "Alan Wake," "Annihilation" (VanderMeer) vibes.
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Girl in the Creek
Amazon.com: Girl in the Creek: 9781250908643: Wagner, Wendy N.: Books
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November 10, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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Started reading Ai Qing's "Selected Poems."
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Here's hoping more are like "My Season," the highlight of the first 20 pages.
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Selected Poems
Selected Poems [Ai Qing, Dorsett, Robert, Ai Weiwei] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Selected Poems
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November 10, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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Read Nicholas Binge's "Extremity" tonight.
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This was a super good #SciFi #Thriller with some rather clever bits I did not see coming.
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Extremity
Extremity [Binge, Nicholas] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Extremity
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November 9, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Finished reading Rosanna Warren's "Hindsight: Poems."
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Not everything worked, but a lot did, and a lot of them were impressive.
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Hindsight: Poems
Hindsight: Poems [Warren, Rosanna] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hindsight: Poems
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November 9, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Finished reading Woody Allen's "What's With Baum?"
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A little too long (and yet, only 186 pages), but still good in a mid-career comedic drama movie kind of way.
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What's with Baum?
What's with Baum? [Allen, Woody] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What's with Baum?
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November 8, 2025 at 7:43 AM
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Started reading Woody Allen's "What's With Baum?"
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Reads like his early works (both scripts and prose).
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What's with Baum?
What's with Baum? [Allen, Woody] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What's with Baum?
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November 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Read Nghi Vo's "A Mouthful Of Dust: The Singing Hills Cycle" tonight.
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While I've enjoyed all of these books, this one may be my favorite. Must've been the cannibalism.
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A Mouthful of Dust (The Singing Hills Cycle, 6)
Amazon.com: A Mouthful of Dust (The Singing Hills Cycle, 6): 9781250386403: Vo, Nghi: Books
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November 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Started reading Rosanna Warren's "Hindsight: Poems."
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First book of hers I've read; so far, I'm impressed.
#Books #Reading #Poems #Poetry @wwnorton.com #BookSky #PoetrySky
Hindsight: Poems
Hindsight: Poems [Warren, Rosanna] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hindsight: Poems
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November 7, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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Like many boxed sets of classic albums, The Jimi Hendrix Experience's "Bold As Love" — a new boxed set of their second album, "Axis: Bold As Love" — is a mixed bag, but has plenty fans of this band, and this album, will want to keep. Here's the link to my review.
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience: "Bold As Love" Review ... .
The Jimi Hendrix Experience: "Bold As Love" Review \ A critical look at this "Axis: Bold As Love" Boxed Set.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Finished reading Charles Soule's "Star Wars: The High Republic: Trials Of The Jedi."
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While I think #TheHighRepublic saga went on too long — partially my fault for reading every book — this did manage to bring it to a satisfying and interesting conclusion.
Star Wars: Trials of the Jedi (The High Republic) (Star Wars: The High Republic)
Star Wars: Trials of the Jedi (The High Republic) (Star Wars: The High Republic) [Soule, Charles] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Star Wars: Trials of the Jedi (The High Republic) (Star Wars: The High Republic)
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November 6, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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In my new interview with author Joelle Presby about her #ScienceFiction novel "Ringer," she explains how it's connected to her previous #SciFi novel, "The Dabare Snake Launcher," but isn't a sequel and is the start of a new series.
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Exclusive Interview: "Ringer" Author Joelle Presby ... .
Exclusive Interview: "Ringer" Author Joelle Presby \ In which she talks about this science fiction novel.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Here's the link to that cool new #Godzilla short film, "Fest Godzilla Ⅱ: Shinjuku Burning," in which a certain hotel loses his reservation, and he doesn't take it well.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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The open world adventure game #TheOuterWorlds2 is like a sci-fi version of #Avowed, a less serious #Starfield, and a less ridiculous #Borderlands4. What it isn't, unfortunately, is as good as the first game. Here's the link to my review.
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"The Outer Worlds 2" Review ... .
"The Outer Worlds 2" Review \ A critical assessment of this sci-fi space opera role-playing game with both ranged and melee combat.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Started reading Charles Soule's "Star Wars: The High Republic: Trials Of The Jedi."
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Curious to see how this ends #TheHighRepublic saga.
#books #reading #ScienceFiction #SciFi #SpaceFantasy #StarWars @charlessoule.bsky.social #BookSky
Star Wars: Trials of the Jedi (The High Republic) (Star Wars: The High Republic)
Star Wars: Trials of the Jedi (The High Republic) (Star Wars: The High Republic) [Soule, Charles] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Star Wars: Trials of the Jedi (The High Republic) (Star Wars: The High Republic)
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November 3, 2025 at 8:09 AM