Full disclosure: I’ve met Matt Forbeck a few times. I can’t say I know him well, but what I do know is he’s an extraordinarily nice guy. Angry Robot Books just recently released Amortals by Matt Forbeck in the U.S. It’s been making rounds in the UK on reviews, and is currently gathering up good [...]
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In my recent review of Sandman Slim, I was unaware of the historical figure of Vidocq. Eugène François Vidocq is the father of criminal investigation, i.e. the grandpa of detectives, and creator of the French Sûreté Nationale. Kadrey’s cleverly including Vidocq to liven up his Chandler-esque fantasy. Read all about Eugène François Vidocq on Wikipedia. [...]
Happy New Year everyone! It’s a nice time to have kicked off my blog. I’m eager to see this new thing grow. Here’s to interesting times in 2011.
On deck is Amortals by Matt Forbeck. I’ve started reading, and I can tell I’m going to need to get that Sandman Slim first-person voice out of my head for this book. Amortals is a science fiction thriller wherein Secret Service agent Dooley seeks out his own killers, thanks to the wonders of technology that [...]
Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey is a fantastical twist on the kinds of books my father loves, those hardboiled detective fiction paperbacks set in L.A. amid murdered starlets, corrupt rich moguls and whiskey soaked sleuthing. Here, Kadrey’s twist is a celestial playground where diabolists and federal saints carry on a secret war, while meddling magicians [...]
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The Kindle has arrived, and not far behind it a handsome black leather cover with built-in reading light. I spent way too much time looking over ebooks to buy. I’m picky about books that way. With a recommendation from my sister-in-law and brother-in-law, I finally settled on Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey. So far, it’s [...]
Magemand at the Floor to Ceiling Books blog just released her The Floor to Ceiling Books Awards – 2010. The list is a good snapshot at goings on in genre publishing and reading. I’m intrigued by her novel of the year — sounds like something I’d enjoy. P.S. Also, Blogrolled!
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Every few years, fantasy fiction seems to rally ‘round the standard of a handful of books touted as the savior of the era, books of such fabulous craft and wonder that they represent new shifts in the art. I’ve eyed The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss precisely because I have observed that furor [...]
The Angry Robot Books short fiction line I mentioned in a previous post is now open. They have 27 downloads for sale, many of which are actually more than 1 short fiction piece. Check out the short fiction store list.
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Brave new readers
It’s news to no one that we’re on the leading edge of a digital revolution. The rise of ereaders this past year is the most obvious sign of rapid changes in how we find, acquire, read and reflect on fiction. I for one am excited! The changes coming should make things better for readers in [...]
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