Ashton Macaulay
Nearly Critically Acclaimed Author
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My Dog is a Dinosaur
Posted on September 6, 2021 Leave a Comment
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Home for the Holidays
Posted on August 31, 2021 Leave a Comment
Below you will find a link to download this story as a word doc! It is very long and I could see reading it on a website being painful. But, as a teaser, I’ve included the text of the first chapter below to draw you in! Kindle, PDF, and Mobi files are all free for […]
Devolution – A Review in Brief
Posted on May 12, 2021 Leave a Comment
We get it, Bigfoot really likes to rip off people’s heads… The beginning of Devolution felt like a return to form for Max Brooks, evoking the same feelings as his critically acclaimed World War Z. For my readthrough, I listened to the full cast audiobook which leant a sense of realism to the interludes of […]
Abbadon’s Gate (Expanse #3) – Review in Brief
Posted on November 16, 2020 Leave a Comment
Abbadon’s Gate manages to blow past its predecessors with another incredible story and standout new characters. More impressive, it keeps the tension high even while most of the story takes place in one location.
Paranormal Investigation 101 – Interview w/ Donna of Philly Ghost Hunt
Posted on October 5, 2020 Leave a Comment
This week, I’m talking with Donna of Philly Ghost Hunt, and we’re going through the fundamentals of paranormal investigation.
Where Are the Damned Sharks? – Grave Descend Review in Brief
Posted on September 21, 2020 1 Comment
Clearly, Crichton got better with time as we all do, but for those looking for lost gems in his back catalogue, you can skip this one.
Martian Marines Kick the Most Ass – Expanse #2 – A Review in Brief
Posted on August 2, 2020 2 Comments
Martian Marines Kick the Most Ass
Space Mormons, G-Force, and Nukes – Leviathan Wakes Review
Posted on June 9, 2020 1 Comment
This is one of the best sci-fi books I’ve read in recent memory, and I can’t wait to burn through the rest of the series.
Short Story – Necromantic Abominations Anonymous
Posted on March 27, 2020 Leave a Comment
Frank slumped into the tired remains of the long-abandoned fast-food chicken restaurant. The fluorescent lights had been repaired and most of the rats scared away, but it still didn’t feel like the best place for a meeting. There was a church across the street, nice old building, but of course, a gathering there would raise […]
