Author Archives: Steven

Happy International Tabletop Day 2022!

Celebrated on the first Saturday in June, International Tabletop Day is an annual event celebrating tabletop and board games of all sorts, launched in 2013 by creator Boyan Radakovich and originally hosted on actress (and gamer) Felicia Day’s Geek & Sundry … Continue reading

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Author Richard C. White at Awesome Con 2022

This coming weekend, pop-culture fans of all ages will be gathering at Awesome Con, being held again at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in the heart of Washington, DC. And among the exhibitors is author Richard C. White, who’ll be promoting … Continue reading

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Happy 125th Anniversary, Count Dracula!

Today is World Dracula Day: the annual celebration launched in 2012 by the Whitby Dracula Society 1897to mark the first publication of Bram Stoker’s seminal novel in 1897. What makes it even better is that it’s also the 125th anniversary of that … Continue reading

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SWC Titles Available Through E-book Distributor Draft2Digital

Back in March, e-book distributor Smashwords announced it had been acquired by its closest competitor, Draft2Digital, an equally successful e-tailer that, unlike Smashwords, is able to place its offered titles on Amazon. (SWC’s e-books, in case you’re unaware, have always been available … Continue reading

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Vampi Hears From Hollywood

Wanted! More Readers Like… It was a caption that always ran on “Fang Mail,” the letters page of Famous Monsters of Filmland—the magazine that inspired generations of actors, writers, directors, producers, and makeup and special effects magicians to follow their dreams—above … Continue reading

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Richard C. White’s On Wings of Steel: A Steampunk Adventure Coming from StarWarp Concepts!

With all the havoc caused by the pandemic over the past couple of years, and its effects on the publishing industry as general, it’s true that, like other houses, releases have been slow in coming from ’Warp Central, but we’re … Continue reading

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It’s Free Comic Book Day 2022!

That’s right, comic book fans, today is Free Comic Book Day at brick-and-mortar and online comic shops around the world. Held the first Saturday in May, this year’s event is timed to coincide with yesterday’s release of Marvel Studios’ latest blockbuster, … Continue reading

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Saturday Is National Bombshells’ Day 2022!

In case you were unaware of it, this coming Saturday is National Bombshells’ Day, a promotional event that, according to the National Day Calendar, was launched by a well-known lingerie company: “Victoria’s Secret created Bombshells’ Day as a day for women to … Continue reading

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That One Time I Met Neal Adams

The comics industry was stunned last Friday upon hearing the news that comic-art legend Neal Adams had passed away on April 28th, at the age of 80. Adams, if you’re unaware, was one of the most influential creators in the business—not … Continue reading

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StarWarp Concepts Books: Perfect for Independent Bookstore Day 2022!

Happy Independent Bookstore Day, owners of indie bookshops around the world! Are you interested in adding StarWarp Concepts titles to your shelves? Given the quality of our releases, of course you are! Well, here’s how you can do it! SWC’s … Continue reading

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