Author: Marion Zimmer Bradley Published: 1982 The portrayal of complex yet powerful women still remains a sensitive task in all forms of media, though not always from a lack of trying. Arthurian Legend is a gargantuan entity in the realm of folklore filled to the brim with political intrigue, epic quests, prophecy and magic but … Continue reading
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[Bea’s Ranting Book Reviews] Hell House by Richard Matheson [by Bea Harper]
Author: Richard Matheson Published: 1971 Oh for the love of all cupcakes and puppies, read this book. Brutal, predatory, disturbing and highly imaginative, Master Matheson is in top form in one of his finest works. Absolutely compulsory for any fan of the haunted house/horror genre or to those who are looking for something quite different … Continue reading
[Bea’s Book Reviews] The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
NOTE: This is a request from the ever-learning screen writer Ryan Gallant who, like me, is all about the down and dirty when it comes to badass heroes. “The Count of Monte Cristo” Author: Alexandre Dumas Published: 1844 I’m going to say this right off the bat-Edmond Dantès , aka the Count of … Continue reading
[Bea’s Book Reviews] Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
“Lolita” Author: Vladimir Nabokov Published: 1955 Yeah, this review is gonna be slightly tricky due to how controversial this classic is in terms of content. Please note that in no way do I condone the character of Humbert Humbert nor do I feel Nabokov was trying to glorify pedophilia. Humbert Humbert is a monster, … Continue reading
[Bea’s Book Reviews] The Witching Hour by Bea Harper
“The Witching Hour” Author: Anne Rice Published: 1990 Back in the Old Days (those unmentionable awkward teenage years), I was one of the many lonely, plump around the middle, latently horny girls who got a serious kick out of the film adaptation of Anne Rice’s best seller “Interview With The Vampire”. After watching it for … Continue reading
Book Review – Dropping Fear by Mike Catalano
So way back over a year ago, we had a little podcast. An interview with then new author Mike Catalano on his debut Dropping Fear. Mike is a good friend; we met through Arrow In The Head when he was a news editor. I was very excited to chat to him about his book, I … Continue reading