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July 29, 2015

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Comic Review: Biowars Issue #1: Infection

When I first started Coolerbs Reviews I never thought I would end up doing a comic. And even when Marvel started to become an obsession of mine, I still never thought it was going to happen.

“The universe was too complex” I’d say, “and I don’t live near a comic book store.”

Yet, for some reason, it never occurred to me that there were original comics being made online. Ones just starting out, devoid of the labyrinthine plot lines and hundreds of characters. Stories I could get into with only a few clicks.

And so, here we are. Continue reading →

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July 25, 2015

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Microfiction: One Of These Men Isn’t Human

“Did you see what that thing did to Charles? No one leaves this room! It could be anywhere!” The man shouted, holding a laser rifle in his hands.

The other three looked at each other. One slicked back his hair, before holding up a placating gesture.

“Okay…okay, look…put that down. We should be safe in here.” Continue reading →

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July 22, 2015

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To Artists

Hey artists, I want to talk to you. I think there’s something you need to hear. Perhaps it’s the first time someone’s told you these words–but I hope not. And even if they have, you deserve to hear them again.

You’re okay.

You’re important.

It may not seem like it some days, but you’re the future. Continue reading →

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July 18, 2015

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Tighten Up Your Prose: A Quick How-To Guide

You wrote a story? Great job! Some people don’t even get that far as a writer.

But now that you have a first draft, it’s time to work on making it a clean piece of art that will entice readers.

“How do I do that?” I hear you say.

Well! I’m glad you asked! With my patented style guide you can make your fans drool from their eyes with the sheer grace of your delightful…. Continue reading →

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July 15, 2015

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Microfiction: Fear Them

The worst kind of monsters are the ones we don’t see.

Because all we can do is…

Fear Them

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Fear the child who does not talk. For he’s the only one listening. Continue reading →

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July 11, 2015

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A Smattering Of Favorite Books #3 (Horror Edition)

It’s more than three months till Halloween, but that does not mean I can’t indulge in a little of the dark and the twisted.

Because after all, as my long time readers already know, I am a big fan of the macabre.

So, hide under your blankets, pull out a flashlight, and fear for your life, because this is a smattering of my favorite horror novels!

“The Devouring” by Simon Holt

Why I Love It: Honestly, the premise alone was enough to get me. A race of creatures that fill up a person, and banish them to fear dreams? Symbolic fear dreams no less? Sold. Bring me that book now. Throughout, there’s just this feeling that the author threw every dark thing he had into the story, creating imagery that seems like a mix between Alice In Wonderland and A Nightmare On Elm Street.
Favorite Quote: “…No one can see it, the life they stole, your body’s here but not your soul….”
Read This If You Like: Disturbing imagery, and creative monsters.

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