This month I “sat down” with bizarro and horror author Amy M. Vaughn. She describes her work as “weird little books,” though she has authored non-fiction as well. Living with bipolar disorder, she advocates for mental health on her blog. You can find my review of her novella Skull Nuggets here Enjoy! -- ZÉ BURNS: … Continue reading Author Interview: Amy M. Vaughn
Book Review: Skull Nuggets
Skull Nuggets by Amy M. Vaughn Rating: 9/10 The last thing I’d want is a hole in my head, but after reading Skull Nuggets, I can at least say I’ve considered it. Meet Robert, depressed and lonely. He is obsessed with neurophages, the so-called brain mites, “that live in the brain and metabolize neurotransmitters.” Days … Continue reading Book Review: Skull Nuggets
8 Great Short Bizarro Books, Pt. 2
This week, I continue the list of eight great novellas and collections that I have somehow missed in my reviews and lists this past year. Check out Part 1 here. CRISIS BOY by Garrett Cook This book would have easily made it into a previous 5 Favorite Bizarre Books list if it were not for … Continue reading 8 Great Short Bizarro Books, Pt. 2
8 Great Short Bizarro Books, Pt. 1
There are so many good bizarro fiction novellas and collections out there and so little time and space on my blog to review all of them. So this week and next, I will cover eight great short books that I somehow missed in my reviews and lists. THE HOUSE OF HOUSES by Kevin L. Donihe … Continue reading 8 Great Short Bizarro Books, Pt. 1
Author Interview: Austin James
Austin James is one of the rising stars in the bizarro fiction scene. Currently, not one but two of his books are on the ballot for this year’s Wonderland Awards (check that out here). I “sat down” with him to get a peek inside his bizarre mind. You can find my review of his novella/collection … Continue reading Author Interview: Austin James
Book Review: THE DRIP DROP PROPHET
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
