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The Falcone Report
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Oh boy, Halloween is almost here! I’ve been carving pumpkins, eating candy, watching monster movies, and, of course, writing!
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This month, I’ve been trying to clear some things off my plate to have full focus next month for NaNoWriMo or National Novel Writing Month. As I mentioned last time, throughout all of November you commit to writing 50,000 words and having a (more or less) complete work by 11:59 November 30th. I’ve never done it, so I’m a bit trepidatious, but also hopeful that this year is the year! For more info check out https://nanowrimo.org.
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Clear by Scott Snyder and Francis Manapul
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A while back Scott Snyder announced a bunch of new comic book series debuting on Comixology, each with a different, heavy-hitter of an artist. One was Clear, a neo-noir cyberpunk style future where everyone uses a filter to see the world the way they want to. Maybe they want it to look like anime, or Arthurian knights, or a zombie apocalypse? They just pay for a filter and the world view is changed. But a few people wish to see the world as it is, so they stay “clear”. The first issue does a great job of setting up the world, has a banger of a cliffhanger ending, and the art by Francis Manapul is gorgeous.
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This month on Storybeater
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It’s time for our annual Halloween episode! Andrew and I look at witches in folklore, pop culture, and fiction.
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My friend and colleague S.M. Carter has launched the Kickstarter for his new novel To Steal the Sun. I was fortunate enough to read an advanced copy and it’s a must-buy for fantasy fans. And heist fans. And fantasy heist fans. Everyone really. Visit the Kickstarter page and smash that Back this Project button!
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- 2 oz gin
- ¾ oz fresh lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- 2 oz Champagne
- Long spiral lemon twist for garnish
Dating back to WWI, this drink is always refreshing and a great way to celebrate anything you want. Mix the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker and strain into a champagne flute. Top up with the bubbly and add the lemon twist. Parfait!
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Until next time faithful readers!
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