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So, I've decided to use my website wordpress blog for reviewing genre books/ comics/ films etc that I enjoy alongside providing updates on my own writing.

To kick us off, I’ve got a review of the wonderful The Thief of Broken Toys by Tim Lebbon. Tim’s agreed to do an interview some time soon. Until then, grab yourself a copy of this novella. It’s a cracker!

REVIEW:


The Thief of Broken Toys is a novella that charts the journey of central character, Ray as he tries to come to terms with the grief of losing a child. The setting is a small, costal village in Wales with its rural backdrop providing a suitably minimalist canvas to paint this heart-breaking yet simple tale upon. Most of the focus remains on Ray and his relationship with his deceased child, Toby, and estranged wife, Elizabeth. Ray still lives alone in the family home, while Elizabeth finds comfort in the arms of his best friend, Jason. Toby’s room remains exactly the same as the boy left it, with his box of broken toys (all of which Ray promised to fix but never did) providing the major plot device for the story...

READ MORE: http://www.waynesimmons.org/

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Some great interviews coming up for my weblog - Colin MacNeill (2000AD), Stephen Downey (Cancertown, Torchwood Magazine), JD Gillam (Sci-Fi Now), Jenni Hill (Solaris/ Abaddon Books), Tim Lebbon (Beserk, 30 Days of Night), Emma Barnes (Snowbooks), David Moody (Hater, Dog Blood) and more! Follow the link in my signature then choose the yellow RSS Feed icon to ensure you don't miss anything!

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My first weblog interview is with Belfast-based artist, Stephen Downey(Cancertown, Torchwood Magazine). Go get it!

http://tariqsarwar.net/wsnet/?p=131

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Next up in my series of weblog interviews is Mr Dan Henk, perhaps the finest horror realism tattoo artist working today. Dan is also a keen sci-fi writer and his new manuscript, By Demons Driven, would make a fine catch for any publisher. A great read! 

Click the link below to read the interview:

http://tariqsarwar.net/wsnet/?p=156

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I'm delighted to see my good friend, David Moody, up for the FREEDOM BOOK CLUB's Book of the Month with his apocalyptic horror, HATER. David will be one of my next interviewees for the weblog. Please take a moment to vote for one of last year's best reads:

http://www.freedombookclub.com/c/f/D-H.html

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New interview on my weblog: Mr Simon Logan, author of the most excellent KATJA FROM THE PUNK BAND (Chizine Publications). Go grab it!

http://tariqsarwar.net/wsnet/?p=177

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New weblog interview posted: Mr Wrath James White, author of The Resurrectionist (Leisure Books). Go get it!

http://tariqsarwar.net/wsnet/?p=185

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Keep up the good work!

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Thanks, DL! 

Oh, and to everyone: feel free to share these interviews via your own blogs/ facebooks/ forums etc. as you see fit.

I've got some cracking guests lined up for the future - all people whose work I personally enjoy within the genre. It's a lot of fun doing these - one of the perks, I guess, of a fanboy like me having a foot in the industry.

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Oh, and to everyone: feel free to share these interviews via your own blogs/ facebooks/ forums etc. as you see fit.

Just announced that I'll be syndicating your blog, Wayne!

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Oh, and to everyone: feel free to share these interviews via your own blogs/ facebooks/ forums etc. as you see fit.

Just announced that I'll be syndicating your blog, Wayne!

Brilliant, DL! Thanks a lot! 

(have a praise point!)

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I don't know if I told you this, but my syndication of your blog will be posted the 15th of every month.

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I don't know if I told you this, but my syndication of your blog will be posted the 15th of every month.

Cheers, DL! Really appreciate the support! I'm changing servers soon but will let you know when that happens - not sure of it will cause any problems with your syndication....

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New weblog interview with 2000AD artist, PJ HOLDEN!

http://tariqsarwar.net/wsnet/?p=195

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Since I syndicate your blog once a month on the fifteenth, and since I started doing this so late into the game, this newest post won't go up until January