Max Allan Collins, Chris Mills & Nolan

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Don’t you love the look of the new editions of Max Allan Collins’ Nolan crime novels coming for Perfect Crime Books?  For those not in the know, Nolan is an aging thief and Max Allan Collins is the author of the Nate Heller series, the Quarry series, and many, many other books.  I’ve never read anything that wasn’t excellent that was written by Max Allan Collins.   

Oh, by the way, our buddy, Chris Mills designed the Nolan covers and did a fantastic job.  Take a bow, Chris!

Marilyn Monroe: 30 Classic Images

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About a month ago we posted a link to some rare photos of Marilyn Monroe taken in 1953 when she was filming [my favorite Monroe film], River of No Return [with Robert Mitchum]? The link cam thanks to The Huffington Post.

If you have any interest in Marilyn Monroe and/or historical fiction you should check out Bye Bye, Baby by Max Allan Collins. It’s one of my favorite Nate Heller books and they are all excellent.

Justified Three Times Over

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Justified. 

If you’re not watching it, you should give it a go. If it’s not my favorite show it’s definitely in the top 3 [Breaking Bad and Walking Dead are right there, too].   The new season starts in January, but FX has released three new teasers to get our attention,

The first teaser is the weakest of the three, but still makes me want more.  The second teaser is my favorite.  The third teaser is the most creative in that it makes you think one thing and then realize that you’re totally wrong… the third teaser also hints at what could be a major plot point of the third season.


Ryan Cody Tries on Rhinestone

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This his week Ryan Cody is back with Sly from Rhinestone.

Ryan is still running an unbelievable sale [where you get a free sketch with every purchase. That’s right. Buy Volume 1 of his sketchbook for five bucks and get a free sketch. Same if you buy Volume 2 or the Icarus Convention Issue].

If you want to see more of his art then check out Ryan’s blog and his DA site.

Thanks to Ryan! – Craig

Give Thanks and “You’re Welcome”

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Today is Thanksgiving and many of us will come together with family and friends to pause and give thanks for what we have and perhaps what we’ve been spared.  Charles Dickens may have said it best…

  • “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many–not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”

Of course not everyone gives thanks.  The Sexy Pilgrim doesn’t. Instead he says, “You’re welcome.”

I hope that you and yours have one of the best Thanksgiving Days ever. Count your blessings, eat too much turkey, ignore that family member who irritates you, make big plans, eat too much pie, doze in front of the tube, have a bit more turkey, and remember to watch a bit of the parade and some football!

Sly Stallone Confirms EX2 Poster is Unofficial

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I just received the following e-mail from Sly Stallone:

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The poster that everyone is seeing on line is completely unofficial and bogus. The official poster is far from being completed so unfortunately people like to pull pranks. Please everyone spread the word that the real poster won’t be out for several months.

Best,

Sly

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So there you have it. Someone with some skills decided to have a bit of fun. Thanks to Sly for letting us know. – Craig

UFC 139 Results and Thoughts

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UFC 139 featured several outstanding fights and a main event war that Dana White called “one of the top three fights in UFC history.”  So, let’s see who won and how I did on my predictions.

Ryan Bader (12-2-0) vs Jason Brilz (18-4-1)
Prediction: Bader takes the win via stoppage
Result: Bader won by 1st round KO making me 1-0for the night

Stephan Bonnar (13-7-0) vs Kyle Kingsbury (11-2-0)
Prediction: Bonnar wins by decision
Result: Bonnar won by unanimous decision making me 2-0 for the night

Rick Story (13-4-0) vs Martin Kampmann (20-6-0)
Prediction: Kampmann wins via decision
Result: Kampmann won via decision making me 3-0 for the night

Brian Bowles (10-1-0) vs Urijah Faber (25-4-0)
Prediction: Faber wins by decision in what could be the fight of the night
Result: Faber won via submission due to a choke in the 2nd round making me 4-0 for the night

Wanderlei Silva (33-11-1) vs Cung Le (7-1-0)
Prediction: Le wins via KO
Result: Silva won via 2nd round TKO making me 4-1 for the night

Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua (20-5-0) vs Dan Henderson (27-7-0)
Prediction: Henderson via TKO. 
Result: Henderson via unanimous decision making me 5-1 for the night

Final Thoughts:

  • Michael McDonald earned KO of the Night and the $70,000 bonus that came with it.
  • Urijah Faber picked up the 70K bonus for Submission of the Night.
  • Dan Henderson vs Mauricio “Shogun” Rua and  Wanderlei “The Ax Murderer” Silva vs Cung Le earned Fight of the Night bonuses of $70,000 for each fighter.
  • Hats off to Wanderlei who showed doubters [including me] that he is still a force to be reckoned with.
  • Faber’s win over Bowles should show naysayers that Faber IS worthy of another title shot.
  • While many are saying that Henderson vs Rua was one of the greatest UFC fights ever, almost as many are saying that it should have been a draw.  To those folks, I say, should have, would have and could have.

    Complaining     about the decision makes about as much sense as a  Hendo fan saying, “Yeah, but if the fight had only been three rounds [since it was a non-title match], Hendo would have been seen to have totally dominated Rua.  The fight wasn’t scheduled for just three rounds and the judges didn’t score the last round 10-8.  Let’s deal with the facts.  Hendo won and Rua deserves a rematch!  

UFC 139 Predictions

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UFC 139 is live tonight on pay-per-view.  Here are my predictions…

  • Ryan Bader (12-2-0) vs Jason Brilz (18-4-1) – This fight live on SPIKE!
    Prediction: Bader takes the win via stoppage
  • Stephan Bonnar (13-7-0) vs Kyle Kingsbury (11-2-0)
    Prediction: Bonnar wins by decision
  • Rick Story (13-4-0) vs Martin Kampmann (20-6-0)
    Prediction: Kampmann wins via decision

  • Brian Bowles (10-1-0) vs Urijah Faber (25-4-0)
    Prediction: Faber wins by decision in what could be the fight of the night

  • Wanderlei Silva (33-11-1) vs Cung Le (7-1-0)
    Prediction: Le wins via KO

  • Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua (20-5-0) vs Dan Henderson (27-7-0)
    Prediction: Henderson via TKO.  Rua is the favorite, but I think Hendo at some point will catch Rua and it will be lights out.