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Sword and Sorcery/REH/Pulp Podcast
Here is a message from David posted over at The Black Coast Press Group:
"I have been thinking about creating a podcast aimed at discussing REH,
sword and sorcery and possibly pulp era fiction.
I am fairly well read when it comes to REH (and David Gemmell, whom I
consider S&S of the highest quality) but otherwise my interests lean
toward SF.
I have been reading quite a bit of pulp fiction recently (I am in the
middle of Hardboiled Cthulhu at the moment).
I see the podcast as a relaxed mix of reviews, "in depth" articles,
and possibly fiction readings (if anyone submits any).
Anyway, what I want to know is, would there be enough interest in a
podcast about pulp era fiction, or sword and sorcery in particular?
Secondly, as the subject is quite broad, is there anyone out there who
would be interested in contributing to the show.
I am looking for at least one co-host, as well as, possibly, a couple
of other contributors who would be happy to read reviews, do
interviews etc.
As I am in the UK, an American co-host would be ideal, to broaden the
appeal of the show.
Also there would be a need for written contributions of both reviews
and longer articles.
I am happy enough to edit and do the technical work with the sound
recordings, but I would like to find someone to create and run the
website for the podcast. My web-design skills are basic at best, and I
would like the website to look fairly professional.
So, what do you folks think, is there enough interest? Is there anyone
interested in contributing? Is anyone already doing something similar
(in which case please let me know so I can listen in on it)?
If you think I should just forget it please let me know why!!!!
Anyway, please email me if you want to get involved: rigante@yahoo.com."
David's Links:
www.ironmammoth.co.uk
www.themodelmakerspodcast.com
-- Posted by Damon C. Sasser on May 2, 2007
Who the Hell is Medusa Expression?
This publisher has quietly published its second book (the first being
Skull-face) titled The Daughter of Erlik Khan. This small, thin hardcover of
one El Borak story sports a God-awful nudie green cover. No surprise since
the photographer/artist (Serge Jacques) specializes in nudie French
postcards! To my knowledge, these overpriced rip-offs are not sanctioned by
Howard Properties and clearly go against the objectives they are trying to
achieve. Details can be found at the Coming Attractions website. Clearly, it's
outrageous to ask fans to cough up $45.00 to $60.00 for one PD Howard story.
Certainly no one is twisting anyone's arm to buy this book, but fans who
mindlessly buy everything Howard will certainly shell out dough for it. This
fan won't.
--Posted by Damon C. Sasser on May 23, 2007
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Howard Days and TGR
Well, it is only one week until Howard Days and the debut of REH: Two-Gun
Raconteur #11! Everyone is getting packed and all revved up for three days
of fun in Cross Plains and the surrounding area. Speaking of the
surrounding area, while Cross plains is in a dry county, one can drive to the
next county (about twenty minutes) to stock up on shiner Bock (The Official
Beer of Howard Days) and other adult spirits. Of course such beverages are
discreetly consumed late at night at the Howard Pavilion adjacent to the
Howard House and everyone remains on their best behavior. If you can
make it, head on out, if not, we'll hoist a few in your honor!
-- Posted by Damon C. Sasser on May 30, 2007
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