From the monthly archives: February 2009

Zombie Appreciation Week: A Brief History of the Zombie

By On February 23, 2009 · 6 Comments · In Smuggler Specialties, Zombie Appreciation Week

Zombies in film have come a very long way since their inception in the early 1930s–from under the control of diabolical voodoo priests, to infectious shambling swarms, to talking & sentient creatures, to Olympic speed sprinters. With all the variations out there, we thought it would be a good idea to pay homage to them, [...]

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Zombie Appreciation Week: A More Personal Introduction

By On February 23, 2009 · 11 Comments · In Smuggler Specialties, Zombie Appreciation Week

You already know what we have planned for you this week (BRAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIINS!!), but what about our own personal connection with the walking dead? Here you go…

Thea

“They’re coming to get you, Barbara!” – Johnny, Night of the Living Dead

“But I don’t care darling, because I love you, and you’ve got [...]

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ZOMBIES ATTACK!! An Introduction to Zombie Appreciation Week

By On February 22, 2009 · 7 Comments · In Smuggler Specialties, Zombie Appreciation Week

Well folks, after a year of being around online, I have finally done it.

I have finally convinced Ana to let me steal control of the blog and talk about all things ZOMBIES. For an entire week. THE GIDDINESS, it’s all me!

If you’ve been reading us for a while, you’re probably familiar with some [...]

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Smugglers Stash

By On February 22, 2009 · 4 Comments · In Smugglers Stash

Happy Sunday!!!

This will be rather short because I am right now preparing myself for an ultra sekrit mission that Thea has given me that has to do with the last item in this stash *ninja* .

New book Releases:

Feb 24th is release madness day! Be prepared to spend muchos dineros as these are [...]

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Lost Recap: 05×04 The Little Prince

By On February 21, 2009 · 2 Comments · In Popgeekery

Ready for another Lost Episode recap? This week I will be having a look at episode 4 of season 5 which aired on Feb 4th.

Lost Season 5 – Episode 4: The Little Prince

The episode opens and Kate is still visiting Sun at the hotel.  Kate leaves to meet with the [...]

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Interview and Giveaway with David Oppegaard

By On February 20, 2009 · 19 Comments · In Chat With an Author, Giveaways

After I first heard about this novel from the ladies over at Fantasy Debut, I immediately requested a review copy. The haunting premise–the obliteration of mankind due to a mysterious plague called The Despair, and creepy Collectors who steal the bodies of the dead–sucked me in (I’m a sucker for apocalyptic fiction). After reading [...]

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Book Review & Giveaway: The Suicide Collectors by David Oppegaard

By On February 19, 2009 · 25 Comments · In 7 Rated Books, Book Reviews, Giveaways

Title: The Suicide Collectors

Author: David Oppegaard

Genre: Speculative Fiction, Literature, Post-Apocalypse Fiction

Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Publication Date: December 2008
Hardcover: 304 pages

Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel.

Why did I read this book: I first heard about this novel from Tia and Mulluane’s Debut Author Showcase feature over [...]

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Smugglers Mini-Stash

By On February 18, 2009 · 11 Comments · In Giveaways, Smugglers Stash

We woke up today to some very good news: we made the top 10 of the Preditors and Editors Review Sites of 2008!
We simply could not believe our eyes when we saw the list and all we can say is:

THANK YOU! THANK YOU TO ALL THAT VOTED FOR US! [...]

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Guest Dare: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison

By On February 18, 2009 · 6 Comments · In 7 Rated Books, Book Reviews, Guest Dare, The Dare

Last month we had Graeme from Graeme’s Fantasy Book Review over to review Neil Gaiman’s first installment to his epic Sandman series, Preludes and Nocturnes. This month we decided to pick on ask Kristen over, who runs one of the best fantasy review blogs out there with Fantasy Cafe. Since Kristen is [...]

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Joint Review: In Her Name By Michael R. Hicks

By On February 17, 2009 · 10 Comments · In 8 Rated Books, Book Reviews, Joint Review

Title: In Her Name

Author: Michael R. Hicks

Genre: Sci-fi/Fantasy/Romance

Publisher: Imperial Guard Publishing
Publishing Date: April 1, 2008
Paperback: 684 pages

Stand Alone or Series: Stand Alone

Why did we read this book: Michael Hicks contacted us back in September 2008 offering us review copies of the book. He has the [...]

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