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Sidestepping Across The Multiverse: Part Eleven.

Your average costumed crusader’s biggest concern is a persistent arch-enemy who… just… won’t… quit, constantly escaping from prison or evading capture altogether. The Joker springs to mind, of course. (Though if Batman had any real guts and a true sense … Continue reading

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5×5 With The Hook: Sean Armstrong.

It’s been a minute, but the 5×5 series is back in full force, readers. Today we’re shining the Hook-Signal on author Sean Armstrong, whose work, like my own, crosses genres. The Green Girl and the Serum is a YA science … Continue reading

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The Hook’s Book Has A New Look.

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. (Or did She?) And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of … Continue reading

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Sidestepping Across The Multiverse: Part Five

Before we begin, here’s a hyper-sonic science primer on “g-forces”: Poindexters will tell you that a g-force is a measure of acceleration. 1G is the acceleration we feel every waking moment as the force of gravity keeps our feet firmly planted on … Continue reading

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Sidestepping Across The Multiverse: Part Three.

Tommy Preston, the once superpowered champion of justice known as Golden Lad, refused to leave the few remaining spoonfuls of his beloved noontime chili, opting instead to dissuade a surprisingly persistent pest vocally when it became painfully obvious force hadn’t … Continue reading

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Good News, Everyone! (And a Prayer For Susie L.)

So far, we’re in the clear. The battle may not be over – the price of peace is eternal vigilance – but so far the battlefield is calm and empty. We’re going to take it six months at a time, … Continue reading

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