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Straight outta San Francisco‚ California‚ Babylon A.D.‚ which has been fronted by charismatic lead vocalist Derek Davis from the start‚ showed the world that the Bay Area had the goods when it came to glitz and glam. To be sure‚ Babylon A.D. was and is hair metal through and through. But there was and is a level of grittiness to their music as evidenced by their first album‚ for example‚ Babylon A.D. (1989)‚ which features classic tracks “Bang Go the Bells‚” “Hammer Swings Down‚” and “The Kid Goes Wild‚” which‚ for film buffs out there‚ was featured in RoboCop 2. Three years after The post Derek Davis of Babylon A.D. Interview Part II appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

An ancient trove of literary records‚ the kind that simply does not come about in Western archeology‚ was found in an old well in central China. Dating back to the year 220 CE‚ 10‚000 bamboo slats covered in Chinese characters reveal a wealth of information about how a nearby town was governed during the Three […] The post In Time for Tax Day: 10‚000 Ancient Bamboo Slats Reveal Meticulous Details of Governance from Famous Period appeared first on Good News Network.

Book Recommendations book announcement A Cursed Forest‚ an Exiled Golem‚ and an Impossible Deal: Announcing The Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie Martinez When she ventures into the shadowed woods‚ Malka finds a monster‚ but not the one she expects… By Reactor | Published on April 16‚ 2024 Comment 0 Share New Share Stephanie Stein at Tor US and Grace Barber at Tor UK have acquired debut author Maddie Martinez’s The Maiden and Her Monster‚ a sapphic fantasy reimagining of the Jewish myth of the golem. Publication is slated for Fall 2025; Victoria Marini at High Line Literary brokered the two-book deal for world English rights. The forest eats the girls who wander out after dark.As the healer’s daughter‚ Malka has seen how the wood’s curse has plagued her village‚ but the Ozmini Church only comes to collect its tithe‚ not to listen to heretics with false stories of monsters in the trees.So when a clergy girl wanders too close to the forest and Malka’s mother is accused of her murder‚ Malka strikes an impossible bargain with a zealot Ozmini priest: bring the monster out and spare her mother from execution.When she ventures into the shadowed woods‚ Malka finds a monster‚ but not the one she expects: an inscrutable‚ disgraced golem who agrees to implicate herself‚ but only if Malka helps her fulfill an ancient promise first and free the imprisoned rabbi who created her.But a deal easily made is not easily kept. And as their bargain begins to unravel a much more sinister threat‚ protecting her people may force Malka to endanger the one person she left home to save—and face her growing feelings for the very creature she was taught to fear. From US editor Stephanie Stein: This stunning debut fantasy is a dark folk tale of power‚ corruption‚ faith‚ rage‚ and love—a story about the stories we tell about ourselves‚ those others tell about us‚ and the way they all can be wielded for good or ill. It will creep into your heart like the creatures of its cursed forest and linger with you long after it’s done. I could not be more thrilled to introduce Malka‚ golem Nimrah‚ and their gorgeous story to readers on the Tor list. UK editor Grace Barber adds: A cursed forest‚ an exiled golem‚ and an unlikely alliance—I fell in love with The Maiden and Her Monster from the very first page. This is a gorgeously dark‚ evocative‚ and healing tale rooted in history and myth‚ and readers are bound to be enchanted by maiden Malka and golem Nimrah. Maddie is such an exciting new talent and I am so honored to be publishing her debut on the Tor UK list next year. Agent Victoria Marini said: Impossible bargains‚ forbidden romance‚ haunted forests—this checked all my boxes‚ and I read it through in one sitting‚ stunned to find that Maddie Martinez wrote the impossible; an aching romantic gothic that is at once a satisfying and propulsive fantasy and a keen examination of corruption‚ faith‚ and identity. And from the author‚ Maddie Martinez: This story has lived inside me since before I could shape it into words. Though this novel is second world‚ it is deeply inspired by the Jewish tales I grew up hearing‚ and my own family history of fleeing pogroms in Europe. The Maiden and Her Monster was my attempt to preserve a hidden history‚ and explore the danger and resiliency of stories and faith. At its core‚ this is also a story of two unlikely allies—Malka and Nimrah—both deprived of their agency and burdened with responsibility‚ finding solace and strength in each other when the world attempts to break them. I’m deeply thrilled to be working with the Tor team on both sides of the Atlantic to bring this book to readers&;#33;  Maddie Martinez was born and raised in Albuquerque‚ New Mexico‚ where her love of stories began with desert plumes and watermelon sunsets. She holds a BA in Political Science and International Affairs from Northeastern University in Boston‚ Massachusetts and an MA in Peace and Conflict Resolution from American University in Washington‚ DC. The Maiden and Her Monster is her first novel. You can find her on social media @maddiesmartinez or on her website. The post A Cursed Forest‚ an Exiled Golem‚ and an Impossible Deal: Announcing &;lt;i&;gt;The Maiden and Her Monster&;lt;/i&;gt; by Maddie Martinez appeared first on Reactor.

Book Recommendations music Six SFF Short Stories About Music and Musicians Whether you’re exorcising demons or soothing troubled spirits‚ every endeavor is better with music… By Ratika Deshpande | Published on April 16‚ 2024 Photo by Jakob Rosen [via Unsplash] Comment 0 Share New Share Photo by Jakob Rosen [via Unsplash] I listen to everything from Hindustani classical music to sparkly jazzhop beats‚ and‚ lost in the rhythms‚ the crescendos‚ the alaaps and the sargams‚ I often think about how music is the closest thing we have to magic—other than‚ of course‚ telling stories. Here’s a list of some favorites that combine both… “The Lay of Lilyfinger” by G.V. Anderson The young Pom and his renowned master have been invited to perform the Lay of Lilyfinger‚ a long and complex traditional song‚ at the coming-of-age ceremony of a noblewoman’s daughter. The Lay has a complicated history that’s connected directly to the people of the land‚ especially those who were involved in the revolution. Over time‚ each of the peoples who live there have interpreted the song in their own ways. When the master and apprentice have to play in a diverse group‚ each member insisting on their own rules for how the song should be played‚ can they manage to stage a performance without inviting the wrath of their hostess&;#63; A lyrical‚ emotional‚ yet optimistic read. “The Guitar Hero” by Maria Haskins Jackie‚ Bella‚ and Alice were hoping to become musicians. Then they accidentally exorcised a demon—killing Bella in the process—and discovered that they had a knack for dealing with everything from the fae to malevolent spirits that feed upon humans. Tonight‚ they’ve got the famous rock star (and host to a supernatural entity) Slim Rick to deal with. But it’s not easy to confront a manipulative demon when you’re also star-struck‚ and when‚ deep down‚ you still have a profound craving to sing and make music of your own…  “The Perfect Instrument” by Barbara A. Barnett General Jantus has made it mandatory for everyone to serve his cause in order to expand his territory‚ and any activity that detracts from that goal is not only banned but also punishable by death. Eshell‚ Tallis‚ and Seric were musicians before all arts were banned and all musical instruments destroyed. As Tallis lays dying‚ Eshell plays the lyre for him in secret. Soon‚ he and Seric‚ with help from other underground musicians‚ will leave the city and find a place where their art will no longer be forbidden. Except‚ General Jantus isn’t so easily fooled. What would you choose—staying alive or risking death for your art&;#63; Does the choice even exist&;#63; “The Truth of Their Tunes” by Dawn Vogel Not everyone can hear people’s heartsongs. Those who can either get overwhelmed by the music‚ or‚ like our narrator‚ can help others understand what their music means. Today‚ a heartsong has brought the narrator to a tavern full of adventurers. But whose song is it‚ and will they be willing to answer the call of their innermost truths&;#63; “The Bronx’s First Spiritual Hip Hop Party” by Sarah A. Macklin Lakeishanna and her family can see spirits. They’ve always used singing to deal with them‚ soothing troubled shades with song. Unfortunately‚ when she leaves the South to spend the summer in New York‚ she finds that the Bronx has too many of them. Then she encounters a DJ who charms the spirits at a party using the power of hip hop. Shanna can’t handle all the spirits alone‚ and neither can he… But perhaps they can join forces&;#63; This is a story best enjoyed with some lo-fi in the background. “Duet” by Joshua Fagan With their father’s passing‚ Camyron and Elina are now the only ones who know the song that will restore the Tree of Memory. The last time‚ the song brought with it destruction‚ and so every time Camyron sings it‚ people are filled with fear. For the Tree to be restored‚ he needs other people to sing it with him. Everyone thinks he should forget the past and move on—and never sing that song again. Can Camyron convince his sister to trust him and help in healing the Tree&;#63; [end-mark] The post Six SFF Short Stories About Music and Musicians appeared first on Reactor.

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