Things are still busy. I have a job and a baby and two birds. I also have a wife but she does so much for me and for the family I certainly can’t include her in a list of things that are stealing my time. And, yes, that does mean that a part of me … More Camp is Over
With Laura Kinney set up to take over the blue and yellow mantle of Wolverine, host Brent and guest Dave take at look at one of her earliest appearances by Craig Kyle, Christopher Yost and Billy Tan from Marvel Comics. Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short stories and information on his fantasy novel Deadly … More CLI 31: X-23 Innocence Lost
You know that leaked Supergirl pilot. I watched it. And now I’m writing about it. I guess that is how this works. Supergirl Pilot Director: Glen Winter Writer: Andrew Kreisberg Quick Review: The first ten minutes are flat narrated exposition. Then there is a plane crash scene with absolutely no tension. the best part about … More Grumpy Bird Review: Supergirl TV Pilot
Happy Birthday to me! Blow out the candles and eat some cake! June 21st is my birthday and this year I will be 34 years old. This has been a really big year for me. I published my first novel, Deadly Troubadours, and am working on its sequel. Even bigger news is that on May … More Deadly Troubadours Birthday Sale!
The first official bi-weekly episode, Brent and guest: Dave talk some Secret Six by Gail Simone, a little about the Villains United mini, but mostly about the first Secret Six mini from 2006 with art by Brad Walker and inks by Jimmy Palmiotti. We say good things. Visit Brent at http://deadlytroubadour.com for more of his reviews, short … More CLI 30: Secret Six
Even with a newborn I manage to steal minutes to read comics. The hard part is finding time to review them. But this was such a step down from last issue that I just had to share a few thoughts. Jem and the Holograms #2 Writer: Kelly Thompson Artist: Sophie Campbell IDW Quick Review: Mostly … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Jem and the Holograms #2
With a small baby in the house I want something to watch that can be stopped every 15 minutes or so. What better than a show where each episode only lasts 15 minutes? And for that it is perfect! It also tells the story of an early international marriage in Japan (circa 1920). Another plus! … More Grumpy Bird Reviews: Massan (マッサン) Eps 1-6
My son was born last week. May 14th at 4pm. 8lbs13oz or 4kg. Take your pick. The main thing is, my world is now different in ways I can only start to comprehend. Right now I am typing away and his mother is feeding him. I’ve spent the last five hours with him doing feedings … More And then I became a Dad…
We talk about some places to go in Japan, and some other assorted news. Stream the episode here or find it on iTunes.
Today Brent reads the tenth chapter of Deadly Troubadours “Talbert Gretchen: Origins 02.” Visit the website at deadlytroubadour.com and like the book on Facebook. Deadly Troubadours can be purchased as an ebook from Smashwords, Amazon and the Apple Store.
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