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by Martin Mulrooney | 18/02/2010 · 12:00 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Dan Wells (Author of I Am Not A Serial Killer & Mr Monster)

By Marty Mulrooney

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I recently reviewed a fantastic book by Dan Wells called I Am Not A Serial Killer. His debut novel, I found the whole thing a wonderfully dark and thrilling look at serial killers, from the surprisingly effective viewpoint of a 15 year old sociopathic boy!

The novel gives the relatively stale monster/horror genres a much-needed injection of originality as well, which of course makes me very excited to read the sequel, which is due out early next month (entitled Mr Monster). Therefore, I am proud to present a recent chat between myself and Dan Wells, self-admitted armchair killerologist…

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Tagged as Book Review, Dan Wells, Dan Wells Interview, Horror, I Am Not A Serial Killer, Mr Monster, Serial Killer

by Martin Mulrooney | 16/02/2010 · 12:00 pm

INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Colin Odell and Michelle Le Blanc (Authors of Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata)

By Marty Mulrooney

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I recently reviewed the wonderfully comprehensive Studio Ghilbi: The Films Of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata (Kamera Books) by Colin Odell & Michelle Le Blanc, awarding it 9 OUT OF 10 and declaring it to be ‘the authoritative English language text on Studio Ghibli.’ It was therefore a great pleasure to be able to catch up with the authors and discuss this seminal work for a special interview exclusive to Alternative Magazine Online.

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Tagged as Animation, Colin Odell, Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata, Michelle Le Blanc, Studio Ghibli, Totoro

by Martin Mulrooney | 15/02/2010 · 6:00 pm

AMO News – The Indie Love Bundle

By Marty Mulrooney

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Regular readers of Alternative Magazine Online will know we are strong advocates of the indie gaming scene. Which is why we got really excited when we heard about The Indie Love Bundle!

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