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Blackhall? More like Blockhall.

Thomas Blackhall by Nick Tyler

Our friend Nick “Captain Pigheart” Tyler has outdone himself yet again. There’s something painterly in his approach to this Lego illustration that actually leaves me wishing I could visit this little inn. The details may not be exact to the story, but he’s definitely nailed the spirit of the thing.

Check out the full pictorial spread!

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House of Phobos #1

House of Phobos #1A quick note that you can now pre-order my tale of parenting and unfettered phobias, In the Dark, as published alongside horrifying works by Scott Roche and Alasdair Stuart.

The Kar’Wickians among us will especially enjoy that lovely cover work by Scott Pond.

I especially recommend reading my story to any small child you happen to know who’s afraid of the dark – actually, better yet, read it to a kid you don’t know who’s afraid of the dark.

If you do pick it up, let us know what you think.

Christine Strand gave the bedroom door a second pounding, but received no response but the slight hum from the fluorescents beyond. – more

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Droning

Anti-Drone Lasers!

Wired has an article up today discussing Boeing’s new anti-drone laser.

I wonder if they were already developing the system back when I wrote about such a thing in the 2011 tale Free Alaska?

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Walk The Fire: The Ride

The Ride a Walk The Fire tale

Have you heard my tale, The Ride, as read by the Drabblecast‘s Norm Sherman? Both parts are now live and available here and here.

Thanks again to John Mierau for letting me play in his sandbox – you can find this story in text form, alongside a bunch of other fantastic tales, in the full anthology.

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