Author Archives
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Cover Reveal: The Wasp Child by Rhiannon Rasmussen
Available from Vernacular Books in March 2022, this sci-fi novella breathes new life into some of Kafka’s themes about capitalist society and identity present in some of his most famous works (like The Metamorphosis) by setting them on Meridian Colony,… Read More ›
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The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz
By Megan Bosarge What’s more important in a novel? Great writing or a great story? Is there a difference between the two? And is it wrong to tell someone else’s story? Such are the probing questions in Jean Hanff Korelitz… Read More ›
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K.J. Parker’s Inside Man
Once upon a time, Joss Whedon launched a little blockbuster named Avengers and, in one of a billion interviews, spoke of how the faceless people in black masks holding automatic weapons and carelessly broken by superheroes were actually important, and shouldn’t be overlooked. Those little people have stories to tell. They can push the drama in new and exciting directions, if you let them. It’s potent writing advice and you can tell KJ Parker was thinking along the same lines, if not taking it to heart.
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Natania Barron wins 2021 Manly Wade Wellman Award!
The competition for this award was quite daunting, as North Carolina boasts a bevy of talented writers, but ultimately Barron’s unique, feminist retelling that captures a view of King Arthur’s court from a vantage never before imagined, won the hearts of judges.
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Paul Semel interviews Jason Marc Harris and a live author reading
Harris has a number of interesting things to say (he’s an interesting guy) but his take on why children’s toys are scary was particularly intriguing and, if you don’t know what a Künstleroman and künstmärchen are, you’ll want to read on.
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Master of Rods and Strings hits stores today, author reading, and more!
“Master of Rods and Strings is a masterful work the likes of which I have not read in many years.” —Thomas Ligotti
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The History of Place, and the Stories of History
Without a proper guide, you’ll never know what you can accomplish with the creepy marionette in your grandma’s attic. Seize the strings with purpose!
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Goodreads Giveaway: Master of Rods and Strings
Based in France, Jason Marc Harris’ story of occult puppetry, Master of Rods and Strings, has impressed the likes of Thomas Ligotti, Tangent Online’s Victoria Silverwolf, and many other authors. Now, you get a chance to win a signed a… Read More ›
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Velocity Blues’ Book Release, an Exclusive Interview by Paul Semel, and the Giveaway Continues
Paul Semel interviews author of Velocity Blues, Clifford Royal Johns, and a chance to win a signed copy of the book.
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Exclusive Interview: Clifford Royal Johns, author of Velocity Blues
Clifford Royal Johns’ hyper adrenalized new novel, Velocity Blues, drops tomorrow. Here what Cliff has to say about his new book, then enter the giveaway!
