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Category Archives: warfare
The Fascist Frame Launch Day footnotes!
Today’s the day! Launch Day for The Fascist Frame, book 5 in my Bone Guard archaeological adventure series! Those of you who’ve been following my work for a long time (Since Elisha Barber) will know I have a long-standing tradition … Continue reading
Posted in Bone Guard Books, fiction, history, thrillers, warfare
Tagged book launch, book release, flak tower, history, international thriller, Operation Gladio, thriller, WWII Italy
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Exit, Pursued by a Bear: Violence in “The Revenant”
I went to see “The Revenant” this past weekend after being encouraged to do so by an acquaintance who knew the film had some relevance to my current writing project. Although I write about grim and gritty subjects, I felt … Continue reading
Posted in movies, warfare
Tagged depictions of violence, film reviews, Revenant film, the Revenant, violence
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Warriors and Soldiers and Fantasy Novels
I had a great time this weekend at the World Fantasy Convention, this year held in Saratoga Springs, NY. One of the highlights came right at the end with a very thought-provoking panel about Weapons in Epic Fantasy. The panelists … Continue reading
Posted in conventions, essays, fantasy, warfare
Tagged epic fantasy, epics, fantasy novel, hero, heroic fiction, military, soldiers, Veteran's Day, warrior
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How Democracy Killed the Mongol Empire
This week-end, we’ll be celebrating Independence Day, and all that it stands for: freedom, justice, democracy. Enjoy your cookout and fireworks. This year, we also celebrate another milestone in self-determination, the signing of the Magna Carta by King John of … Continue reading
Posted in essays, history, medieval, Mongolia, warfare
Tagged 1215, Genghis Khan, Mongol invasion, Mongolia, Mongolian Invasion, Ogodei Khan
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The Seasons of War
As I set out from my home to do battle, once again, with the forces of Winter, I mused upon my recent reading, a historical novel, which, in part, depicted battles between Mongols and the knights of the European High … Continue reading