Just a very quick note to let all interested parties know that The Corsair: Chasing the Mermaid is now also available in paperback, through Amazon stores.
Should you happen to read it, I’ll be happy to hear your opinion!
The Corsair in paperback…
A quick introduction to the Hardy Boys, and their value, from The Art of Manliness
9 Things a Grown Man Can Learn From the Hardy Boys
Lady in the Lake
Today I caught on the telly a trailer for a new action movie – for the first time in history of cinema! a movie shot through the viewpoint of the main character.
Basically, an actioneer shot using a Go Pro camera.
From the trailer, it looks like a very high-definition, film quality replay of some first-person shooter.
And I, being old and the sort that loves black and white movies, I remember fondly another for first time in the history of cinema! movie entirely shot in first person subjective.
The most amazing since the movies began!
It was called Lady in the Lake, and it was directed by Robert Montgomery.
I hate when stuff like this happens… makes me feel sooooo old.
Guest Post: An Interview with Qiu Xiaolong
I’m happy to leave the controls today to my friend Giulia, from the Free to Write literary blog, as she interviews noted Chinese mystery writer Qiu Xiaolong.
For a blog covering the East and popular literature, this is certainly a boon.
Without further ado, on with the interview!
Enjoy!
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The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939)
Avoid stepping on Bela Lugosi
‘Cos he’s liable to turn and bite,
But stand close by Bette Davis
Because hers was such a lonely life.
It’s the Bette Davis Blogathon!
Hosted by In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood to celebrate the career of one of the most versatile, intelligent and iconic stars of classic cinema.
Please direct your browser to the Good Old Days blog for a full list of the participants and a great selection of posts on famous and not-so-famous movies.
Now, Karavansara covers history, fantasy, adventure and exoticism – so what better choice than the classic Michael Curtiz film, The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex?
After all, my fascination with the Elizabethan era is well documented, and this movie has it all.
Action.
Adventure.
Intrigue.
And Erroll Flynn!
So, let us ask ourselves
What made good queen Bess
Such a great success?
And mind you, the quote from George Gershwin is not gratuitous, as we will see. Continue reading
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