The Skull Greets His Worthies On The Day of Might!
Oct23

The Skull Greets His Worthies On The Day of Might!

In the Lands of the Skull — Today is the Mightiest of Days! Rejoice, mortals, for today is the day to celebrate all things sword-and-sorcery! Today, Tales From the Magician’s Skull editor Howard Andrew Jones is joined by that Mighty Bone-Apart of Buckle and Swash, the Magician’s Skull himself, as they discuss both the old glories and new worthies of sword-and-sorcery! Join Howard and the Skull below for a celebration...

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James Enge Salutes The Day of Might!
Oct24

James Enge Salutes The Day of Might!

The Day of Might occurred on October 23rd, but praise for the day continues to roll in! To celebrate the most hallowed of sword-and-sorcery holidays, author James Enge bid himself to listen to heroic audio while reading heroic fiction in a heroic setting! That many books stacked in such a way most definitely denotes a heroic location in the mind of The Skull! We hope that all of The Skull’s loyal minions enjoyed the best of days...

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The Day of Might is Today! Howard and Joseph Commend The Day of Might!
Oct23

The Day of Might is Today! Howard and Joseph Commend The Day of Might!

Whether whispering around a flickering campfire or crashing flagons in an echoing mead hall — today the mighty gather to celebrate the Day of Might! It has been a full year since the Peerless Skull reinaugurated his Mighty Day — the Day of Might — that day upon which we mere mortals gather to discuss, reflect, and partake (vicariously) in the deeds and daring-do of the highest form of storytelling: sword-and-sorcery!...

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Matt John Prepares For the Day of Might
Oct22

Matt John Prepares For the Day of Might

The Skull’s friends and acquaintances are preparing for the Day of Might—happening tomorrow, Sunday, October 23rd! As we teeter on the eve of the mightiest day in storytelling, tomorrow’s Day of Might, we catch up with Matt John during a recuperative soak following a hard spell of reaving. Fans of sword-and-sorcery know Matt best from the Rogues in the House podcast, which has just unleased an anthology of hard-fighting fiction...

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Intern 331 Commends the Day of Might
Oct21

Intern 331 Commends the Day of Might

The Skull’s friends and acquaintances are preparing for The Day of Might—happening on Sunday, October 23rd! Intern 331 is a beloved member of The Skull’s team! As is evidenced by the fact that he has remained alive this long! The Skull even acknowledged him as Intern of the Year! The runners-up were all summarily…removed from the position. And now he shows his gratitude by heralding The Day of Might and showcasing some of...

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D.M. Ritzlin Prepares for The Day Of Might
Oct20

D.M. Ritzlin Prepares for The Day Of Might

The Skull’s friends and acquaintances are preparing for The Day of Might—happening on Sunday, October 23rd! Author and publisher D.M. Ritzlin shares his perspective on The Day of Might and its supposed proximity to another holiday. Something called “Halloween” or some such. He has even crafted his own collection of stories to celebrate his little-known “Halloween” holiday, Samhain Sorceries. You can see for...

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Robert Rhodes Prepares for The Day Of Might (and represents The Skull in court!)
Oct19

Robert Rhodes Prepares for The Day Of Might (and represents The Skull in court!)

The Skull’s friends and acquaintances are preparing for The Day of Might—happening on Sunday, October 23rd! Today we offer up a defense of The Skull. Our counsel has warned us to not speak of events, lest they be turned against us. BUT WE MUST! If they didn’t want it invaded, they shouldn’t have used the word “Castle” in the name, despite the color! THE SKULL IS INNOCENT! Thankfully, Robert Rhodes is willing...

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Ken Lizzi Prepares For the Day of Might
Oct18

Ken Lizzi Prepares For the Day of Might

The Skull’s friends and acquaintances are preparing for The Day of Might—happening on Sunday, October 23rd! Once again we have a luminary providing some of their recommendations and suggestions for great sword & sorcery fiction to peruse and absorb before the anointed day arrives. The cavalcade of reading suggestions will continue until the day arrives! Behold, Ken Lizzi, author of over a dozen finely crafted novels! His words...

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Terry Olson Prepares For the Day of Might
Oct17

Terry Olson Prepares For the Day of Might

The Skull’s friends and acquaintances are preparing for The Day of Might—happening on Sunday, October 23rd! Over the coming days, you’ll see some of their recommendations and suggestions for great sword & sorcery fiction to peruse and absorb before the anointed day arrives. The first of those happening right now! Behold, Terry Olson! A writer of fine renown, Terry shares his vision for you, letting you know how he, personally, is...

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The Day of Might Is Coming!
Oct13

The Day of Might Is Coming!

Sharpen your blades and hone your daggers—the Day of Might is coming! Fans of sword-and-sorcery, heed the Skull’s decree! After sorting through the myriad strange folkways and seemingly-pointless holidays celebrated in the mortal realms, the Skull has reinstated his own day of celebration—the Day of Might. In celebration of the anniversary of the day in which the Skull first revealed himself to the modern world, October 23rd...

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Howard and Joseph Toast The Day of Might
Oct23

Howard and Joseph Toast The Day of Might

The celebration proceeds apace; the blades lean in the corner, the gems have all been spent on cheap wine, the howling and snarling outside is surely just the wind — the Day of Might reigns over all the land! The Skull’s echoing laughter is a sure sign that suitable honor is being paid to everyone’s favorite blood-and-thunder genre, sword-and-sorcery. But more remains to do! Join Joseph Goodman and Howard Andrew...

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The Skull Declares TODAY is the Day of Might!
Oct23

The Skull Declares TODAY is the Day of Might!

Sharpen your blades and hone your daggers — the Day of Might is finally here! Fans of sword-and-sorcery, heed the Skull’s decree! After sorting through the myriad strange folkways and seemingly-pointless holidays celebrated in the mortal realms, the Skull has reinstated his own day of celebration — the Day of Might. Henceforth, the anniversary of the day in which the Skull first revealed himself to the modern world,...

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