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Posted on April 13, 2013 by Rick Bowes

My Next Appearance! Wiscon: Madison Wisconsin Saturday, May 25 at 10 AM I will be reading with Chris Barzak, Kristen Livdahl and Mary Rickert Our theme: Monsters, Magic Mayhem and Mothers (also New York). Further details below: Monsters, Magic, Mayhem … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway “The Queen, The Cambion and Seven Others”

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Rick Bowes

Follow this link: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/47233-the-queen-the-cambion-and-seven-others Opens for entries on March 11, 2013. Giveaway dates: Mar 11-Apr 01, 2013 2 copies available. Available in the U.S. only. The Queen, The Cambion, and Seven Others by Richard Bowes Release date: Feb 26, 2013 … Continue reading →

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Now Available

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Rick Bowes

From Aqueduct Press, my fairy tale collection, The Queen, the Cambion and Seven Others Is now available, in print and e-book! http://www.aqueductpress.com/books/QueenCambion-Vol35.html The collection includes the original story “The Lady of Wands,” in which a Fey cop tells her story; … Continue reading →

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Reading at KGB Bar – April 17th

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Rick Bowes

Wednesday, April 17th I’ll be reading at KGB Bar, with Alaya Dawn Johnson.

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A ZOO IN WINTER

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Rick Bowes

Ever go to a big zoo on a Winter’s Day. Some in habitants are very happy! Same with a toy zoo. It reminds them of the good times! Creatures great and small, furred and feathered (though all are lead  hollowcast … Continue reading →

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My Nebula Story Favorites

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Rick Bowes

In 2011 I published eight pieces of short fiction.  I love them all. But a couple stand out in my award preferences.  Read them here and see if you agree (or not). For Short Story my favorite is my contribution to Ellen … Continue reading →

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Twelve Days of Christmas – Toys

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Rick Bowes

FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS – Coldstream Guards By Minikin of Japan! Lead soldiers have had a place at Christmas since The Nutcracker Ballet in the 19th Century and maybe before. These 2 1/2″ tall, beautifully detailed figures may be more collectible than … Continue reading →

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My Seven New Stories Published In 2011

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Rick Bowes

  The following are the new stories I published this year. “Mortal Bait” is a novelette (over 8K words). The rest are short stories (under 7.5K words). ‘Were’ actors are sturdy troupers giving their all every night. But under the full moon they’re … Continue reading →

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Russian Christmas – Mechanical Wonders

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Rick Bowes

MECHANICAL WONDERS – RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS Via Linda Tsao. Check out the video A La Vieille Russie and Parmigiani present Mechanical Wonders: The Sandoz Collection Parmigiani Fleurier-Mechanical Wonders – YouTube

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DOLLS FOR BOYS: PFEIFFER 1898 TO G.I. JOE

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Rick Bowes

The (approximately) 5″ tall Coldstream Guards of England pictured above were manufactured by Pfeiffer, a doll maker in Vienna in the very late 19th/very early 20th cenutury. Pfeiffer dolls’ heads, hands and feet were made of composition- a mixture of sawdust and glue. They were hand painted … Continue reading →

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