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 ›
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FICTION: The Night Fishers: Stories of Driesch #2 by Julie C. Day
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 ›
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.
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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.
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.
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
Short Story Updates from the Editor’s Desk
So, I hope the fact that we have begun posting short stories to this, little website has not gone unnoticed. We’ve been releasing a serial mosaic novel project form Julie C. Day about the cyberpunk glass of Driesch. Also, last… Read More ›