Shakedown, New Byliner Fiction by James Ellroy

Posted by Patrick Dooley 04Oct

James Ellroy the bestselling author of the noir classics L.A. Confidential, The Black Dahlia, and The Cold Six Thousand, and self-proclaimed Luddite, is turning to technology for the first time with the publication of Shakedown, a novella released today by the digital publisher Byliner. In it, Ellroy is as frenetically depraved as ever, minting an antihero who is a cad for the ages.

Adele's Theme Song For Bond's Skyfall Premieres On October 5

Posted by Patrick Dooley 02Oct

Adele will premiere her latest recording "Skyfall," the official theme song to the upcoming 007 adventure of the same name, globally via her official site (www.Adele.tv) on Friday October 5th, the track will be available to purchase as a download immediately after the premiere. October 5th marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Dr. No, and thus the James Bond film franchise, and will be celebrated as Global James Bond Day.

Tom Cruise Starts Shooting New Sci-Fi , All You Need Is Kill

Posted by Dominic Kennedy 02Oct

The upcoming epic sci-fi thriller, starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt and based on the book All You Need is Kill, will open on March 14, 2014. Being directed by Doug Liman, the film is the first motion picture to be shot at the recently christened Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, and begins principal photography on Monday, October 1.

A Journalist’s Tale of the Nicaraguan Revolution

Posted by Dominic Kennedy 30Sep

Author Patricia Sitkin's love affair with Nicaragua, the land and its people, began with an Oxfam America tour of the country and of neighboring Honduras a few months after the overthrow of the Nicaraguan dictator Anastasio Somoza. Each year in the 1980's, Sitkin returned for a few weeks as a freelance reporter. Decades later, Sitkin, in Indio, masterfully orchestrates a harrowing and heartrending tale set in Sandinista Nicaragua.

Self-Published Authors Reveal “Secret” to Good Writing Habits

Posted by Patrick Dooley 30Sep

Countless successful authors have offered advice to aspiring writers on how to become great writers. But through their discussion in episode #17 of their “Self Publishing Podcast,” hosts Johnny B. Truant, Sean Platt, and David Wright discover that the formula for writing success is actually very simple--at least in theory.

A Message From Stan Lee

Posted by Dominic Kennedy 28Sep

Days after Stan Lee canceled his upcoming scheduled public appearances, he has released a message through his company POW! Entertainment:

Neil Patrick Harris to Narrate Barney Stinson's The Bro Code For Parents

Posted by Patrick Dooley 28Sep

Neil Patrick Harris will narrate The Bro Code For Parents: What to Expect When You're Awesome as Barney Stinson, due out October 2, 2012. The Simon & Schuster audiobook will be available unabridged on CD and for digital download.

The Beatles' Studio Album Remasters To Be Released Worldwide On Vinyl

Posted by Dominic Kennedy 28Sep

The Beatles' original studio album remasters, released on CD in 2009 and in 2010 for digital download will make their long-awaited stereo vinyl debut on 12th November. Manufactured on 180-gram, audiophile quality vinyl with replicated artwork, the 14 albums return to their original glory with details including the poster in The Beatles (The White Album), the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band's cutouts, and special inner bags for some of the titles. Each album will be available individually, and accompanied by a 252-page hardbound book in a boxed edition which is limited to 50,000 copies worldwide.

A Paradise Called Hell

Posted by R K Solomon 26Sep

A week ago, the sight of two seven foot tall fish-faced creatures, with black globular eyes, would have sent him into a state of catatonic terror. Much had changed since then. While he leaned back, feet in stirrups, a phosphorescent green light illuminated his chest. He smiled. This was the most enjoyable extraterrestrial physical exam he’d ever had; well the only one for that matter. Strange symbols appeared over the projection of his guts, probably a diagnostic conclusion. Four times a week at the gym, he knew they’d find nothing wrong.

The Hobbit Is Coming In 2 New Free Games

Posted by Patrick Dooley 25Sep

Kabam and Warner Bros. have teamed up to create games for mobile devices and the Web inspired by Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit Trilogy.

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