Johnston McCulley (Creator of Zorro) article about writing

[Originally appeared in The Editor, v. 52, Jan-Jun 1920]   Twelve years ago we sold our first story; three years ago we felt that we had “arrived”; at present we cannot begin to supply direct requests from magazine editors for fiction along certain lines. Perhaps that is success in a measure. How was it attained?… Continue reading Johnston McCulley (Creator of Zorro) article about writing

Adventure’s still possible…

Many days ago, Tom Johnson had observed in the comments on this post that there are very few adventurers left today. The BBC just posted an article on the adventures that remain and the people who are tackling those. Thought you might enjoy it.

Fantasy Adventure book – The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox – Great bargain

This is an off-trail recommendation; I don’t normally post about science fiction or fantasy here, but this is too good an offer to pass up. Barry Hughart’s excellent Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox are now available in an omnibus for three dollars. The first novel – “Bridge of Birds” – is alone… Continue reading Fantasy Adventure book – The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox – Great bargain

Terrible Lady – Short story by Theodore Roscoe

This short story by Theodore Roscoe originally appeared in the American Weekly, in 1942. At the time the pulps were dying, Roscoe was looking for other markets, and he was doing a series of articles on real crimes for the American Weekly. Looks like he also managed to sell them this story. This story of Haiti… Continue reading Terrible Lady – Short story by Theodore Roscoe