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Interview with Christina Dodd (Dead Girl Running)

October 10, 2018April 29, 2018

Article and Interview by Elise Cooper Dead Girl Running by Christina Dodd is a sprint read, a fast-paced page-turner. Those who liked her Virtue Falls novels will love this first book of a new series. It does not have the paranormal element or much romance, but the mystery is action-packed. The novella is an introduction to the book, explaining Kellen’s time in Afghanistan, how she sustained the injury for a medical discharge, and how she recovered. In addition, the novella …

Laser Pointer (get it? snorts)

October 7, 2018April 26, 2018

Why do you supposed Ren looks down his blade like this? I assumed it was his way of focusing, kinda like one would use a scope, but I can see it being just a threatening gesture, like that aggressive stomp he does when he ignites his sabre in TLJ and the TFA teaser trailer (0:50). Like an “I’m coming for you” sort of thing. Or maybe it’s both. Or could it be a martial arts thing? Just wondering what you …

Last Shot Review

October 7, 2018April 25, 2018

Title: Last Shot Author: Daniel José Older Series: n/a Just my overall thoughts. If you want to avoid spoilers for the book, there are minor ones here, so beware. I liked this book more than I thought I would, but it wasn’t perfect. My favorite aspect: two-year-old Ben Solo, of course, as well as Han’s awkward, uncomfortable approach to parenting, marriage, and overall commitment. He loves his family but he just doesn’t know what the hell to do with them. …

It Doesn’t Always Take

October 8, 2018April 24, 2018

I sat up in shock when I read this passage. Don’t worry, I’ve edited it so it’s not a spoiler. They do a lot of shooting at a lot of things. Han sent a storm of laserfire right across its midsection, ripping it in half. “You know,” Taka said, “the thing about cutting people in half is it doesn’t always–“ With another burst from the cannons, the head and torso exploded into nothing. “–take,” Taka finished. “Okay, that oughta do …

Before the Lightsabre…

October 8, 2018April 24, 2018

…Came the power drill. “Babababa!” Ben yelled, running into the room with a power drill clutched in his tiny hands. “Ben Solo!” BX called, trying to muster up as much authority in his voice as his servile programming would allow. “Put that down this instant!” Ben stopped midcavort; turned, his eyes wide and watery. “Wait!” BX said. “Don’t…don’t–“ Ben opened his mouth and let out the loudest, most pitiful wail BX had ever heard. Then the boy plopped right there …

Come Back, Dada

October 8, 2018April 24, 2018

Ben’s little head appeared in the holo, and his eyes went wide. “Dada!” Han stepped back, and an unstoppable smile burst across his face. “Hey, kiddo! You all right?” Ben nodded then opened a toothy grin of his own. “Unca Wanwo!” “Hey, little starfighter,” Lando said. “All right,” Leia said. “I’ll let you guys go. Be safe out there.” She blew Han a kiss and waved at the other two. “Say bye, Ben.” “Come back, Dada,” Ben said, articulating each …

Phantom Dad

October 8, 2018April 23, 2018

“Dada?” Ben’s little head appeared in the holo, blinking. Then a smile broke out on his face. “Dada!” “Hey, little buddy,” Han said. The boy reached out and then frowned. He was still figuring out this holo thing–had probably just watched his own little hand swat through his father’s glowing image. “Come, sleep some more, Ben,” Leia cooed, pulling him close before he could get too caught up in the phantom-dad problem. (© Last Shot by Daniel José Older, Del …

Han’s at a Loss

October 8, 2018April 22, 2018

“I dunno, Lando. All this is a mystery to me. I never thought I’d be a husband, much less a father. None of it makes any sense. I try to spend time with the boy, he’s in tears. I go away, he’s mad I left. Kid’s barely got a personality yet and I’m already messing it up.” To my surprise, I’m really enjoying this book. The characters are fascinating and relatable and entertaining. Lando’s hilariously, obnoxiously oversexed. And I’m only …

Buck Naked Ben

October 8, 2018April 22, 2018

The door flew open and [two-year-old] Ben Solo, buck naked, hurtled in with a scream. “Unca Wanwo!” “There’s my little buddy!” Lando said, scooping the boy up in his arms and turning him upside down to giggles and shrieks. “Oh dear,” LC muttered, whirring along in Ben’s wake. “Terribly sorry, sirs, I was giving him a bath and he could barely contain himself when he heard that General Calrissian was here.” The droid reached out and plucked Ben out of …

Undercover Boss: Starkiller Base

October 7, 2018April 22, 2018

This is from a couple years ago, but I wanted to throw it out there in case you guys haven’t seen it yet. If I’m having a bad day, this is guaranteed to make me smile. I like the bloopers even more. I listen to Collider Jedi Council almost every week, and a few months ago they had Bobby Moynihan on and he talked about making the above skit, the action figure skit, the audition spoofs (these were cut), …