Author Archives: Rawle Nyanzi

The Multiverse Is Everything

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

One thing I noticed with the Doctor Strange movie (which I review here) is the constant talk of the Multiverse. It is described as an infinite number of universes connected together, and Strange and the other mages depicted in the … Continue reading →

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Hard Work Update

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

Another week, still more work to do. On that front, I have some bad news and some good news.

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Doctor Strange (spoiler-free review)

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

Stephen Strange is a well-respected neurosurgeon, very gifted at his trade and quite well-paid. While speeding along a mountain road, his car is rammed and extensive nerve damage costs him the use of his hands. Since no medical procedure in … Continue reading →

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Why Ninja Are Highly Visible

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

We all know about the ninja. All-black suits. Shuriken. Kunai. Smoke bombs. Magic ninja arts. We also know that all of this is historically inaccurate, since a spy who wears distinctive outfits and carries obvious weaponry is no spy at … Continue reading →

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Update on the Pulps, and a Call for Beta Readers

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

As you all know, I have been writing a novel. Writing it has been both an enjoyable and frustrating experience, but one I have grown and learned from. However, I also said that I had something in mind regarding the … Continue reading →

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Binaural Beats — Do They Work, or Are They Woo?

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

I regularly read Mike Cernovich’s website Danger and Play — it’s a useful site that shows people how to handle the ups and downs of modern life without sinking into a pit of despair. His Gorilla Mindset book has a … Continue reading →

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An Appreciation for the Fantasy Genre

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

I had begun my Appendix N Review Series as a way to see how the fantasy genre in the 1950s through the 1970s was different from today’s genre. Going in, I wasn’t sure what to expect — I expected to … Continue reading →

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Martians, Go Home (Appendix N Review)

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

Martians, Go Home by Fredric Brown Originally published E. P. Dutton (1955) Republished by Gateway (2011) $5.99 Luke Devereaux is a struggling science fiction writer reeling from a recent divorce. Unable to come up with an idea for his next … Continue reading →

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Hard at Work

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

It may seem like I’ve dropped off the face of the Internet, but believe me, I have not forgotten about any of you. It’s just that a combination of my day job and my personal projects have left me little … Continue reading →

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Legend of the Galactic Heroes Vol. 1 (spoiler-free review)

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Rawle Nyanzi

Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Vol. 1: Dawn by Yoshiki Tanaka Translated by Daniel Huddleston Originally published in Japanese by Tokuma Shoten (1982) Published in English by Haikasoru (2016) $8.09 (Kindle) $11.62 (Paperback) In the far future, the monarchy of … Continue reading →

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