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Drums of Tombalku (synopsis)

“Drums of Tombalku” is an American fantasy short story, one of the original ones written in the 1930s by Robert E. Howard featuring Conan the Cimmerian. Howard left it as an untitled synopsis that was not published in his lifetime. The tale was finalized by L. Sprague de Camp and in this form first published in the collection Conan the Adventurer (1966). It has first been published in its original form in the collection The Pool of the Black One (Donald M. Grant, 1986) and later in The Conan Chronicles Volume 1: The People of the Black Circle (Gollancz, 2000) and Conan of Cimmeria: Volume Two (1934) (Del Rey, 2005).

Fragment and a synopsis. The fragment in The Pool of the Black One was bowdlerized when it appeared.

Christmas Greetings

This Christmas card, believed to be the only known extant Christmas card from Robert E. Howard, holds considerable significance. Not only is Howard’s signature handwritten—a rarity since he often typed his correspondence—but the card itself provides a unique personal touch from the author.

Untitled story (Steve Allison settled himself down comfortably in . . .)

UNTITLED STORY (Steve Allison settled himself down comfortably in . . .) 1400 words unfinished story by Robert E. Howard featuring The Sonora Kid.

This untitled and unfinished story fragment by Robert E. Howard features Steve Allison, a central character, in a setting that mixes elements of Western adventure with a hint of mystery and intrigue. The story also introduces his young sister, Mildred, showcasing their close and protective relationship.