A Long Time Coming
May 19, 2008
Sorry I’ve been off the radar for a while but I’ve been . . . er . . . off the radar.
So a here are a few things that I’ve been neglectful in mentioning some Salooners during my surprise hiatus:
Justin Howe has co-authored a great article on the influence of role-playing games on fantasy writers over on Clarkesworld. Included are interviews with Jeff VanderMeer, Jay Lake, Paul Witcover, Tim Pratt, Tim Waggoner, Catherynne Valente, John O’Neill, Howard A. Jones, and China Mieville. That’s a lot of talent rolling them 20-sided dice.
Also, if it’s not too late pick up the April/May issue of Asimov’s for Nick Wolven’s story “An Art, Like Everything Else”. I saw an early draft of Nick’s story at last year’s Clarion Workshop and lemme tell you - it’s good. Heartbreaking, but good. If you can’t find a print copy you can get an e-book of the issue at fictionwise.
Check this stuff out. These guys are good.
New Book, New Author, Candy-Eating Fiend!
February 25, 2008
My old gaming buddy Anton Strout’s first novel is out tomorrow - Dead to Me hits stores 2/26. Look for the big ol’ cardboard displays!
Dead to Me is described as paranormal detective story full of mystery, deadpan humor and if I know Anton - candy. Okay, there may not be much candy in the book, but there should be. The author has a definite sweet tooth, and I suspect that there are a least a few chocolate stained manuscripts scattered around the offices of Ace Books.
In all seriousness, congrats Anton. I look forward to reading Dead to Me’s sugary sticky pages.
Take a quick moment . . .
February 5, 2008
. . . And read this lovely piece of flash fiction, City of Beautiful Nonsense by the writer Justin Howe. Justin is a buddy of mine and I can vouch for him as a stand-up fella. His work speaks for itself.
