Author Archives
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Exclusive Interview with Julie C. Day by Matt Switliski
And then Joe McDermott at Vernacular Books reached out to me. He said, “I want you to be part of my anthology, The Way of the Laser, an anthology of near-future crime stories.” I’m usually not a fast writer. The idea was rather terrifying. I knew I’d need a crutch. So I went back through my Unfinished Projects folder and I grabbed my Driesch document.
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Excerpt: “Summer Camp Would Have Been A Lot Cheaper” by Molly Tanzer from EVIL IN TECHNICOLOR
“Listen, Fred, I know you think it’s beneath you—but it means two thousand bucks in your pocket . Less my commission of course . Easy money for us both! Only a fool would turn it down . Are you a… Read More ›
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Excerpt: “Summer Camp Would Have Been A Lot Cheaper” by Molly Tanzer from EVIL IN TECHNICOLOR
“Listen, Fred, I know you think it’s beneath you—but it means two thousand bucks in your pocket . Less my commission of course . Easy money for us both! Only a fool would turn it down . Are you a… Read More ›
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Exclusive interview: Natania Barron, author of QUEEN OF NONE
QUEEN OF NONE is a feminist epic fantasy novel in a lot of innovative ways. It approaches the Court of Camelot from the perspective of Arthur’s sister, and hones in on her role and relationships at court. What inspired you to… Read More ›
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Emilia Barret’s August Streaming Viewer’s Guide
In this post, Vernacular’s resident satirist picks on their favorite shows and movies streaming for the month of August.
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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.
