When exo-geologist James Blackthorne volunteers to survey a newly-discovered planet, he falls for Aveliin, an indigenous Zil receiving an experimental drug designed to align the species’ sleep cycles with human ones. But, of course, “The course of true love never did run smooth.” Especially when it “was different in blood.”
We are pleased to announce the launch of FINCHES, a debut novella by A. M. Muffaz, that explores a haunted house in rural Malaysia, and the family ghosts residing there. Already, the book is a huge success! Publisher’s Weekly gave… Read More ›
The Night Fishers by Julie C. Day Copyright 2021 All Rights Reserved http://www.vernacularbooks.com Before After three seasons in the city, Izabeth is finally visiting Driesch’s Night Market. In preparation, she’s done what she can to blend. Displaying weaknesses is never… Read More ›
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.
“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 ›
“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 ›
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 ›
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.
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.
“Master of Rods and Strings is a masterful work the likes of which I have not read in many years.” —Thomas Ligotti