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“I have a foreboding of an America in my children’s or grandchildren’s time — when the United States is a service and information economy; when nearly all the manufacturing industries have slipped away to other countries; when awesome technological powers are in the hands of a very few, and no one representing the public interest can even grasp the issues; when the people have lost the ability to set their own agendas or knowledgeably question those in authority; when, clutching our crystals and nervously consulting our horoscopes, our critical faculties in decline, unable to distinguish between what feels good and what’s true, we slide, almost without noticing, back into superstition and darkness...”

Carl Sagan, “Demon Haunted World”
Del Stone Jr.

Welcome

… to the world of award-winning author Del Stone Jr. Here you will find his blog, movie reviews and links to his many published works of science fiction, horror and contemporary fantasy.

Blog

The ‘president’ needs help with his memes

Have you seen the idiotic meme being circulated by President Goldfish Crackers? I should think the president of the United States could afford to hire proofreaders to check this crap before he publishes it to social media. I’ve fixed it for him this time. In the image above, his original meme is on the left. My corrected version is on the right. I’ll send him the bill. About the author: Del Stone Jr. is a professional fiction writer. He is known primarily for his work in the contemporary dark fiction field, but has also published science fiction and contemporary fantasy.... READ MORE

Books

David Sedaris: ‘When You Are Engulfed in Flames’

Mordant. Droll. Genius. “When You Are Engulfed in Flames” is my introduction to David Sedaris, and it is perfect.

Image courtesy of Wallpaper Flare.

An excerpt from my novel ‘Black Tide’

This is a scene from my novel “Black Tide,” which I hope to begin shopping to an agent later this year or next. In this scene, Fred, Heather and Scotty are trapped on a spoil island in Santa Rosa Sound... READ MORE

Movie Face-Off

Image courtesy of Lionsgate.

Del and Mladen review ‘The Strangers: Chapter 2’

“The Strangers: Chapter 2” Starring Madelaine Petsch, Gabriel Basso, Ema Horvath and others. Directed by Renny Harlin. 1 hour, 38 minutes. Rated R. Theatrical release. Plot summary: After their car breaks down during a cross-country trip, Maya and her boyfriend,... READ MORE

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Mladen and Del review ‘The Long Walk

“The Long Walk” starring scads of teenager-looking folk getting butchered and adults doing the butchering. To make Del happy, here are a few starring names, Cooper Hoffman as #47, David Jonsson as #23, #46 is Ben Wang, Luke Skywalker as... READ MORE