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Rafael Sabatini, Master of Blood and Thunder

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Morgan Holmes talks about Rafael Sabatini

Pulp collector Morgan Holmes reflects on author Rafael Sabatini, one of the masters of blood and thunder, on the 150th anniversary of his birth. This Pulp Tales was recorded at PulpFest 2025 in Pittsburgh on Friday, Aug. 8.

Pulp events

Events are subject to change.

March 27-29, 2026: Windy City Pulp and Paperback Convention, Lombard, Ill.

June 12-13, 2026: Robert E. Howard Days, Cross Plains, Texas

July 30-Aug. 2, 2026: PulpFest 2026, including Doc Con, FarmerCon, and Shadow Con, Pittsburgh, Pa.

Oct. 10, 2026: Doc Fan Gathering, La Plata, Mo.

On–going:
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