Author Archives: Steven

A Day and Night of World Books

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Steven

Today is a special double event for book lovers, as it’s time to celebrate both World Book Day and World Book Night! Run by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), World Book Day (aka World Book and … Continue reading →

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Lorelei’s 30th Anniversary: Visions of Lorelei: Mike Mignola

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Steven

Hey, horror fans! Today’s the premiere of Hellboy, a reboot of the film franchise started by Academy Award–winning director Guillermo Del Toro (The Shape of Water) and lead actor Ron Perlman, based on the comic book character created by writer/artist … Continue reading →

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It’s National Library Week 2019!

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Steven

Hey, book lovers! It’s time to recognize another annual reading event, because if there’s one thing we enjoy around these here parts, it’s reading. This time, it’s National Library Week! According to the American Library Association (ALA), the organization that … Continue reading →

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And Yet Another Roadstop…for Next Year!

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Steven

So far, the StarWarp Concepts list of 2019 convention appearances has included comic shows, horror cons, and even a library. Well, add one more to the list—but this one doesn’t happen until 2020! January 25–26, 2020: Pow! Con 2: This … Continue reading →

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Happy Game Masters Appreciation Day 2019!

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Steven

Since 2002, March 4th has been well known to the gaming community as International GM’s [Game Masters] Appreciation Day. Never heard of it? Well, that’s probably because, like me, you’re not involved in that ever-growing collection of fans. To explain this event, … Continue reading →

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It’s Will Eisner Week 2019!

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Steven

Yes, it’s time again for Will Eisner Week: an annual celebration—held this week from March 1 to March 7—run by the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation, to promote literacy, graphic novels, free speech, and the legacy of the late … Continue reading →

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Author Richard C. White at MystiCon 2019

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Steven

This coming weekend, science fiction and fantasy fans will be gathering at MystiCon, being held at the Holiday Inn Tanglewood in Roanoke, Viriginia. And among the guests in attendance will be author Richard C. White, who’ll be there to promote … Continue reading →

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Add Another Roadstop to the List…

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Steven

Back on January 31, I told you about some of our 2019 conventions plans—pop-culture shows, horror gatherings, library cons. Well, you can add one more to the tally, coming this fall: October 4–6: Monster-Mania Con: Held at the Delta Hotel … Continue reading →

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Quality SWC E-books for the Discerning Librarian

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Steven

With this past Saturday having been Take Your Child to the Library Day, I’m always reminded of a conversation I once had with Richard C. White, author of SWC’s supernatural graphic novel Troubleshooters, Incorporated: Night Stalkings, pirate-fantasy digital comic The … Continue reading →

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Happy Women in Horror Month 2019!

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Steven

Women in Horror Month is here again, that annual celebration that shines the spotlight on the contributions of all the female creators—writers, artists, movie directors, producers, special makeup artists, special effects experts, etc.—who’ve brought thrills and chills to generations of fans … Continue reading →

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