Monthly Archives: December 2022

The Power of Magical Thinking

Posted on December 22, 2022 by A. L. Kaplan

Originally posted on rachelmankowitz:
??????????? In this season of miracles (for Hanukah) and magic (for Christmas) I’m always inspired, and a little bit confused, about what’s possible and what’s not. I don’t think Santa is going to come down my…

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The Barnett Menorah

Posted on December 19, 2022 by A. L. Kaplan

The first day of Hannukah sounds like the perfect time to share a small bit of my family history. I remember the beautiful silver menorah pictured above from my great grandma Celia Barnett’s apartment. Fast forward several decades, and the … Continue reading →

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Reading Fantasy and Science Fiction

Posted on December 18, 2022 by A. L. Kaplan

Originally posted on Andrew McDowell:
Many thanks to author Jamie Adams for this opportunity to discuss the appeal of reading fantasy and science fiction stories. I enjoyed his work The Fathers, The Sons, and The Anxious Ghost. Reading Fantasy and…

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Book Review: Sons of Darkness – Gail Z. Martin

Posted on December 17, 2022 by A. L. Kaplan

Ex-priest Travis Dominick, and ex-special ops soldier Brent Lawson have both been disillusioned by their former employers and struck out on their own to battle demons, monsters, and nasty things that go bump in the night — Until they discover … Continue reading →

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