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Is Fantasy Heresy?

On August 30, 2013March 12, 2022 By matthewrettinoIn EssaysLeave a comment

“War begets war. Destruction begets destruction. On earth, a century ago, in the year 2020, they outlawed our books.” -Edgar Allen Poe, in Ray Bradbury's “The Exiles.” Edgar Allan Poe fights rocket men on a Mars mission to annihilate everything fantastic or non-realistic, in Ray Bradbury's short story “The Exiles.” Bradbury's short story stands with …

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Antioch by William Harlan

On June 20, 2013June 20, 2013 By matthewrettinoIn Book Reviews, FantasyLeave a comment

The following is a book review of Antioch by William Harlan. Below the review is a criticism of the book, which I hope can help all first-time authors develop their talents. You can learn more about the series and read other reviews at http://www.williameharlan.com, as well as see his magnificent illustrations. You may also listen …

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Lantern Magazine, December 20th, 2020

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