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The author of Skulls in the Stars is a professor of physics, specializing in optical science, at UNC Charlotte. The blog covers topics in physics and optics, the history of science, classic pulp fantasy and horror fiction, and the surprising intersections between these areas. -
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The Staircase in the Woods, by Chuck Wendig
Book 30 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Quite confident I’m going to crush my goal this year. My link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy … Continue reading
The Luminous Fairies and Mothra, by Nakamura, Fukunaga, and Hotta
Book 25 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Comfortably ahead with my reading. My link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy from there. One of my … Continue reading
Posted in Science fiction, Weird fiction
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Dungeon Crawl at the Haunted Mall, by Jendia Gammon
Book 20 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! On track with my reading! My link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy from there. This book was a … Continue reading
The Unfinished Business, by Stephanie Campisi
Book 19 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! On track with my reading! My link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy from there. I am continuing to … Continue reading
Kalivas! Or, Another Tempest, by Nick Mamatas
Book 15 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Only slightly behind. My link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy from there. I’ve been internet friends with … Continue reading
An interview with author Ramsey Campbell!
I’ve posted many times on this blog about the work of Ramsey Campbell, and he is not only my favorite horror author but one of my favorite authors of all time. In my opinion, his ability to build a sense … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Horror Masters, Interviews
Tagged book review, books, Fiction, Horror, interview, writing
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Dead Astronauts, by Jeff VanderMeer
Book 9 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Still running a little behind but not catastrophically. As usual, my link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if … Continue reading
Conan the Barbarian: A Nest of Serpents, by Jim Zub
Book 5 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! As usual, my link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account. My blogging is at the happy point where I occasionally get copies of books to … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy fiction, Robert E. Howard
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Alone, by Brian Keene
Book 29 for my 2025 goal of 30 books for the year! As is now default for me, my link to the book is through my bookshop dot org affiliate account. Near the “official” end of my book goal for the year, well ahead … Continue reading
Crypt of the Moon Spider, by Nathan Ballingrud
Book 16 for my 2025 goal of 30 books for the year! The year is 1923. Veronica Brinkley is landing on the moon to get psychiatric treatment at the Barrowfield Home for the Treatment of the Melancholy. You didn’t read … Continue reading
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