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Hollywood vs. The Author is a collection of non-fiction anecdotes by authors who’ve had the pleasure of experiencing the development room firsthand - some who have successfully managed to straddle the two worlds, seeing their works morph into the kinds of feature films and TV shows that make them proud, and others who stepped blindsided into that room after selling their first or second novels. All the stories in this collection illustrate the great divide between the world of literature and the big or small screen.

Two million dollars in a black bag. The meaning of life hidden on a deviously encrypted website. And several dozen heavily armed guys with serious existential issues. The hunt is on for the Manuscript. The Manuscript is a philosophical cyber-thriller - a novel of huge ideas disguised as a blow-your-hair-back thrill ride.

Although werewolves are a classic monster standard, The Horror Zine’s Book of Werewolf Stories breathes fresh, terrifying life into the horrifying concept of human-to-wolf transformations. Packed with original, never-before published stories of unique and contemporary takes on lycanthropy, this spine-chilling anthology presents exciting, refreshing new ideas that won’t fail to impress even the most jaded horror fans. Brought to you by the established, award-winning ezine and print magazine, only the best and most suspenseful tales can be found here.

The internationally acclaimed actress Patricia Neal (1926-2010) was a star on stage, film, and television for more than 60 years. She is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Alma Brown in Hud, which earned her the 1963 Academy Award for Best Actress.

When most parenting books were written decades ago, they did not address - nor could they address - all the issues parents would face today in the era of technology and excess. Parents do not need another article that contradicts the last one they listened to; rather, they need insights, techniques, and strategies to tackle the issues of 21st-century parenting. That's what the Understanding and Loving Your Child series of books will do.

This audio collection presents the best-of-the-best short science fiction novels published in 2013 by current and emerging masters of this vibrant form. In Earth I, by Stephen Baxter, a search among the stars to ferret out the origins of mankind amidst the Xaian normalisation digs up many surprises. In Success, by Michael Blumlein, a brilliant but erratic biologist studying epigenetics struggles to hang onto his grip on everyday life as he writes his ground-breaking tome.

In this episode of the Historical Talk we will be talking about how the aboriginal Australians created structures that could survive the harsh weather.

A century and a quarter ago, Bram Stoker unleashed the unbridled horror of Count Dracula upon the world. We can only wonder if he ever imagined the impact his creation would have on not only the horror world, but across the globe. Vampires have become a foremost staple of horror stories and have been represented in both print and film countless times over the decades–and their mythos has grown unchecked, evolved, and taken root in the collective consciousness of old and young, horror fans and non-horror fans alike.

A podcast about two best buds talking about the video games they love.

There is no higher praise we can give people than to say they have good character. But what does this mean, really? What makes this quality so essential to achieving personal success and fulfillment? More importantly, how can we build our own character and live more satisfying lives? Reflecting society's diversity, the contributors to this unique collection of essays speak from various cultural and professional backgrounds to share their observations on living with integrity, honesty, and compassion.

The Audiobook Club is a book club specifically dedicated to reviewing Audiobooks. Hosted by four top Irish fellas, the Audiobook club has a primary focus on speculative fiction, but is open to any genre and book suggestion. So come on and join the club and let's listen to some awesome books! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apocryphal Australia brings you eye-opening stories from Australia’s past, tales that have been overlooked, forgotten and neglected. We feature fiascos and deal with debacles as well as extol triumphs and acclaim achievements. No deed is too small, no ignominy is too embarrassing. Your hosts are Michael Pryor and Stephen Higgins.

Hand in the Dirt: A Gardening Podcast About Football

Hosted by Mike and Mac - @Wrighto74 (Michael Wright) with co-host @LeeMc147 (Lee McAllister), this podcast is about snooker and the people who play it, support it and want to talk about it. We are passionate about this great sport and genuinely want to talk about it, hear and read about it and become a part of the community around the sport.Please contact us and interact on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, feel free to leave comments, ratings, likes, follows etc.Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/color-parade/boom-bap License code: T1IIQARVJ7CSFWCI

Fun and zany discussions about movies, music, books, comics, television shows and more

Talking about mental health and not being a pu$$y

Wagner and Winick On the Law is the talk radio program for individuals interested in contemporary legal issues, social policy, and the protection of personal rights within our legal system. Co-hosted by law school President and Dean Mitchel Winick and law professor and trial attorney Stephen Wagner, the program features live interviews with lawyers, judges, business professionals, and policy experts discussing legal issues that affect our daily lives. Guest co-host law professor and attorney Michael Cohen adds an international law dimension in his bi-weekly program segment “International ...

Sometimes it's better to just be friends. Hosted by Irish comedians Stephen Mullan and Taran O'Sullivan, Friendzoned explores platonic and romantic relationships with loads of laughs along the way. The podcast is produced in Dublin by Michael Sable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine Holmes trying to solve the case of an invisible man attacking London - matching wits with a traveler from out of time - tracking down a human/feline hybrid - using his deductive skills to help fight Martian and lunar invaders! These are just some of the stories included in Sherlock Holmes: Adventures in the Realms of H.G. Wells.

Who knew death could be so eclectic? Relish this mesmerizing murder mystery mash-up of short stories. Murder and mystery have been the staple of literature and films for years. This anthology of short stories will thrill and entertain you. Some will also make you laugh out loud. Others will stop and make you think.