Returning home to attend a funeral, our unnamed protagonist seeks out a farmhouse that played an important part in his early years. Upon finding it, he takes a stroll through the property and rests next to a pond. Memories come flooding back as he recounts a tale involving suicide, spirits and terror from his youth.…
Alex Hughes, author of the Mindspace Investigative Series, stopped by to chat her novels, biology and actor Benedict Cumberbatch. First things first, who is Alexandra Hughes and how did she find herself writing novels? Alexandra Hughes is a shameless nerd, history buff and physics person who loves great food and great stories. I’ve always…
Jay Onrait and Dan O’Toole were the uncrowned kings of sports highlights broadcasting in Canada (one could argue that they’re still unmatched). Yes, it’s an obscure kingdom in which to rule but the fact is, no one came close to matching the entertainment the pair brought to the country on a nightly basis. Sadly, they’ve…
“Fans in Toronto have an unhealthy history of building up their sports stars, praising them intensely during their peak, and then turning on them once disappointment over the seemingly inevitable failure to deliver championship reaches a crescendo.” As a lifelong fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, truer words have never been spoken. It may seem…
All Due Respect is an online crime fiction magazine publishing some of the most interesting writers today. After a brief hiatus, editor Chris Rhatigan has opted to relaunch the quarterly publication offering a strong line-up out of the gate. I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange for a fair review. A Dying…
Bay area blogger Ted Hall is out celebrating his birthday when an unexpected event sends his world spiraling out of control. His sleeping schedule isn’t what it used to be and despite spending hours in bed, he’s no less rested when he awakes. Meanwhile, there’s a circus in town and the extracurricular activities of the…
A few weeks ago, I heard that pro wrestler CM Punk had been a recent guest on Marc Maron’s WTF Podcast. Being a fan of Punk, I thought this would also be a great opportunity to check out Maron’s podcast. The two talked for over an hour and while there was a lot from Punk…
Over the past month I’ve debated on whether or not I wanted to select one book as my favorite of the year but looking back, I’ve read so many fantastic books that narrowing down to just one would be damn near impossible. So, I decided that listing five would be the best option. A couple…
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