The Drip Drop Prophet & Other Stories by Austin James Rating: 8.5/10 The Drip Drop Prophet is a story of love, lust, and loss, all tied together with a remarkable ending--except in this 80-page novella, it is the love between a man and his toaster oven. Pulling us in with his unique, engaging voice, Austin … Continue reading Book Review: THE DRIP DROP PROPHET
Why I Put a Book Down
When to put a book down and why is a contentious topic with almost as many opinions as readers. My father, for instance, never puts down a book. He will read it until the end no matter how much he dislikes it. I’ve seen a rule floating around that if you’re under fifty, you should … Continue reading Why I Put a Book Down
My 5 Favorite Bizarre Books Summer ’19
I must admit that bizarre literature hasn’t been my top priority this summer. In the past few months, I've purchased 25+ horror novels that I’m in the process of gobbling up. But that doesn’t mean I have abandoned the genre! In fact, I’ve read some great bizarre books. Here are the top five: #1 - … Continue reading My 5 Favorite Bizarre Books Summer ’19
Author Interview: David W. Barbee
I received the exciting opportunity to pick the brain of one of bizarro fiction’s most unique voices, author David W. Barbee. You can find my review of his novel Laser House on the Prairie here Enjoy! -- ZÉ BURNS: When did you start writing? DAVID W. BARBEE: I started writing as a teenager, basically trying … Continue reading Author Interview: David W. Barbee
Book Review: Laser House on the Prairie
LASER HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE by David W. Barbee Rating 9/10 The novel begins with the sentence, “Lasers are everywhere.” It’s a fitting start to a book that positively glows in your hand with every color of the spectrum, a light show that fuels this fast, addictive read. While at the same time, the novel … Continue reading Book Review: Laser House on the Prairie
Book Review: The Very Ineffective Haunted House
The Very Ineffective Haunted House by Jeff Burk What?! A review that’s not part of a Featured Author? Yes, due to popular demand, I will start writing more reviews on this blog than just the monthly Featured Author segment. I hope you enjoy! -- Rating: 9/10 With an engaging voice soaked in wit, Jeff Burk’s … Continue reading Book Review: The Very Ineffective Haunted House
4 Bizarre Classics of the 20th Century
There are numerous bizarre classics out there that existed long before “bizarro fiction” was a thing. From François Rabelais’s Gargantua and Pantagruel of the 16th Century, all the way back to the plays and myths of the Greeks. Today I thought I’d share four of my favorite “bizarre” classics, all from the 20th Century (I … Continue reading 4 Bizarre Classics of the 20th Century
