Robert E. Howard made reference to lions and tigers quite a bit in his fiction comparing characteristics of his heroes to the big cats. He also used the prehistoric saber-tooth tiger a few times. Saber-tooth cats are a sub-family (Machairodontinae) of the Felidae (true cat) family. Mammals have put out saber toothed predators in the […]
Every week, the Castalia House Blog spotlights some of the many new releases in independent, pulp, and web novel-influenced science fiction and fantasy. Call to Armor (Ember War: Terran Expeditionary Corps #1) – Richard Fox A planet in danger. An impossible enemy. Only Armor can stand against the darkness. The extra-galactic bridge between Earth and […]
Every week, the Castalia House Blog spotlights some of the many new releases in independent, pulp, and web novel-influenced science fiction and fantasy. Magic Kingdom at War #4 – Tao Wong The worst thing about winning a battle? The mountain of paperwork that comes after. Matt Fang may have won the fight, but now he’s […]
Every week, the Castalia House Blog spotlights some of the many new releases in independent, pulp, and web novel-influenced science fiction and fantasy. He Who Fights with Monsters #11 – Travis Deverell Jason and his companions managed to forestall the inexorable undead, but their battle is far from done. Both they and their enemies are […]
Every week, the Castalia House Blog spotlights some of the many new releases in independent, pulp, and web novel-influenced science fiction and fantasy. All Here (The Weapon #3) – Richard Fox The Red Man remains… The Dead Man risked everything to rid himself of the malfunctioning cybernetic implant corrupting his mind. He failed. The Red […]
Every week, the Castalia House Blog spotlights some of the many new releases in independent, pulp, and web novel-influenced science fiction and fantasy. Bright Red Line (Backyard Starship #22) – J. N. Chaney and Terry Maggert When a running battle brings the Fafnir home to earth, it ends with the death of a trusted friend—and […]
Every week, the Castalia House Blog spotlights some of the many new releases in independent, pulp, and web novel-influenced science fiction and fantasy. The Burned Book (Arkwright Cycle #1) – Brian Niemeier An outcast boy with a terrible secret … A disillusioned priest seeking release from fate … The restless son of a fading race […]
Every week, the Castalia House Blog spotlights some of the many new releases in independent, pulp, and web novel-influenced science fiction and fantasy. Daughter Of The Night – Toby Neighbors She didn’t ask to be taken She didn’t go looking for power Now she’ll have to choose a side and live with consequences… if she […]
Every week, the Castalia House Blog spotlights some of the many new releases in independent, pulp, and web novel-influenced science fiction and fantasy. Defiance of the Fall #13 – J. F. Brink War has arrived to Zecia. Zac returns from the Perennial Vastness, finding Earth already embroiled in war. The Kan’Tanu Cult is pouring into […]
Every week, the Castalia House Blog spotlights some of the many new releases in independent, pulp, and web novel-influenced science fiction and fantasy. Ghost Signal (Rift Warrior #2) – B. V. Larson Acheron Colony was supposed to be humanity’s greatest windfall. Using long-range sensors, the planet tested out as a super-earth—but the reality is frightening. […]
Every week, the Castalia House Blog spotlights some of the many new releases in independent, pulp, and web novel-influenced science fiction and fantasy. Cirsova #19 / Summer 2024 – edited by P. Alexander Fourteen tales of daring adventure and thrilling suspense, including: Strange and disgusting fleshy masses begin to wash up near the University! Is […]
Fifteen years of radio. Thirty films. 156 television episodes. Countless comics. The Cisco Kid rode across the air waves, the silver screen, and the small screen for a century as the Robin Hood of the Westerns. But his first ride, in the short story “The Caballero’s Way” by the legendary O. Henry, was at odds […]