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would you like to receive my reviews by email or in an app? (update)

Mon, Mar 21, 2022
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The poll results were split almost exactly between “yes” and “no,” so I started an experiment doing just this, to see if it will help drum up more paying support.

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the 2022 film ranking has begun!

Sun, Jan 09, 2022
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There are only a few films on it at the moment, but watch it rapidly expand in the coming months.

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say hello to Weekend Watchlist, delivered to subscribers’ in-boxes every Friday

Fri, Jan 07, 2022
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In which I hope to save you from endlessly scrolling Netflix, Amazon, and other VOD services and point you to the best new films and hidden gems to stream.

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get occasional snark about cheesy Christmas romances in your in-box over the holiday season

Wed, Dec 22, 2021
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Today I launched Festive Cheese, in which I check out those cheesy Christmas romance flicks that, like glitter and tinsel, seem to get everywhere during the holiday season. For paying supporters only, but first one’s free!

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get a streaming recommendation for festive cheer in your in-box every day over the holiday season

Wed, Nov 24, 2021
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Today I launched Festive Cheer, in which I recommend a fun, merry, classic, or otherwise worthy movie to stream this holiday season. One per day through January 2nd, for paying supporters only. First one’s free!

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please review ‘Cultural Artifacts’ if you’ve read it!

Sun, Jul 11, 2021
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Reviews on Amazon, Goodreads, and anywhere else that sells ebooks really do help. Plus: A teaser from the book to tempt those who haven’t bought a copy yet. (Also: The serial science fiction project I’ve teased a few times is about to launch!)

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‘Cultural Artifacts’ out now! (about the cover, plus a giveaway)

Thu, Apr 08, 2021
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Yay! It’s pub day for my collection of science fiction, fantasy, and horror flash fiction.

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lockdown cinema that ironically will make you feel better about lockdown

Thu, Mar 25, 2021
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Movies for coming back from coronavirus-crazy. [A teaser of an essay for Patreon patrons and Substack subscribers only.]

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‘Cultural Artifacts’ cover reveal!

Tue, Mar 23, 2021
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My collection of sf/f/h flash fiction is available for preorder now; out April 8th.

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flash fiction coming your way soon…

Thu, Mar 11, 2021
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99 Tiny Terrors and Cultural Artifacts: titles to tempt you…

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