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Freedom, Tyranny, and Technology: The Message of the Afrikanerverse
Guest post by Matthew W. Quinn.Hey everybody, it’s Matthew W. Quinn again. I’m taking advantage of a recent opportunity afforded by our friend Mr. Mitrovich to discuss my alternate history spy tale,...
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Weekly Update #133
Editor's NoteSo I had a "Super" distraction this weekend, so I apologize if this Weekly Update is sort of sparse. I just didn't have the time to write. I am keeping this editorial short, but I do...
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New Releases 2/4/14
Hardcovers1632: Leatherbound Edition by Eric FlintDescription from Amazon.A beautiful leatherbound edition of the book that started the Ring of Fire series: 1632! A multiple New York Times...
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1814: How Washington Was Saved (Part 1) by William Weber
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the British capture of Washington, DC. In July 1814, President James Madison chose William Winder, nephew of Maryland Governor Levin Winder, to command the new...
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1814: How Washington Was Saved (Part 2) by William Weber
Wait! Don't forget to check out Part 1.When the British resumed their advance the next morning, they unexpectedly encountered no harassment from the American militia. Cockburn attempted to convince...
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Weekly Update #134
Editor's NoteI had a great time at Capricon this weekend. Having never been on a panel before, it was an amazing experience to be around so many authors, experts and fans with so much knowledge on...
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New Releases 2/11/14
HardcoversThe Tinker King by Tiffany TrentDescription from Amazon.Science and magic mean danger in this sequel to The Unnaturalists, which School Library Journal called “an entertaining mix of...
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Preview: Napoleon in America by Shannon Selin
I have a new book to add to the review pile. It is called Napoleon in America and is written by author Shannon Selin. Here is the synopsis from Amazon:What if Napoleon Bonaparte had escaped from St....
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Forced Enjoyment
I am going to slow things down a bit and take us into a more personal direction.As some of you may already know, life has been pretty chaotic for my family and I lately, but we are still going strong....
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Weekly Update #135
Editor's NoteStill having trouble reaching my goal of five articles a week. My job has been extremely busy this week as my firm has just brought on some highly successful real estate attorneys and...
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6 Common Mistakes Every American Revolution Alternate History Makes
Although American Civil War and World War II histories dominate the English-speaking world, stories about a stillborn United States are still quite common. Whether it happens because the Thirteen...
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Review: Southern Cross: Annuit Coeptis by Dorvall and Philip Renne
American Civil War alternate histories are a dime a dozen. It has become hard to bring something new and fresh to the concept, but I think the good folks at Sekwana Comics have made a good start with...
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Preview: The War of the Grail by Geoffrey Wilson
I have a new book to add to my to read list: The War of the Grail by Geoffrey Wilson. The third book in the Land of Hope and Glory series. Set in a world of steam and magic where Europe was conquered...
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A Practical Guide to Lurking on AlternateHistory.com
At this year's Capricon I had a short talk with Kier Salmon about "lurking". I know it sounds sinister, but it is actually an innocent term for being a member of an online community without actively...
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Weekly Update #136
Editor's NoteHey everybody, I got some great news. In my quest to improve the quality of the content and appearance of The Update, I have come to the stark realization that I need money to realize my...
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New Releases 2/25/14
If you are planning to buy any of these books, please click on the links to Amazon below and support The Update!HardcoversInflux by Daniel SuarezWhat if our civilization is more advanced than we...
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Interview: Cody Franklin
I present my interview with Cody Franklin, creator of my new favorite YouTube channel, The Alternate History Hub:Hello, Cody. Tell us a little about yourself.Well I try to keep as much of my personal...
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An Introduction to Schooled in Magic
Guest post by Chris Nuttall.One of my favorite themes in science-fiction and fantasy is the concept of a person from our world being transported back in time or into an alternate world where the rules...
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The Dark Side of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
My brain works in weird ways. Just the other day I was thinking about Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and realized there is something very bizarre about this film: all of the historical figures...
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Weekly Update #137
Editor's NoteWow a lot of things to get through this week. Please bear with me.First, thank you so much for making February The Update's second most viewed month. We ended the shortest month of the...
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