After reading his incredible novel The Orphanarium (my review here), I was very curious to take a peek inside the head of its author S.T. Cartledge. Here’s what he shared with me. -- ZÉ BURNS: When did you start writing? S.T. CARTLEDGE: I didn’t really start writing until just after I left high school. My … Continue reading Author Interview: S.T. Cartledge
Book Review: THE ORPHANARIUM
The Orphanarium by S.T. Cartledge Rating 9/10 Let me start by saying this is not a casual read for a lazy Saturday afternoon. Reading The Orphanarium is an experience. S.T. Cartledge presents us with a story that couldn’t be told in any medium outside print. It’s hard to classify. The closest I can manage would … Continue reading Book Review: THE ORPHANARIUM
3 Authors’ Favorite Bizarre Books
This blog is full of writers and books I admire and love, but I thought I’d switch things up. I asked three authors what bizarre books and authors they would recommend. Here’s what they had for me: Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut Recommended by John Wayne Comunale, author of As Seen on T.V. Amongst my … Continue reading 3 Authors’ Favorite Bizarre Books
Bizarre History: The Merz Movement
As someone who for years dreamt of creating his own movement, I’ve looked up to Kurt Schwitters (1887-1948) as a hero. He had the strength to say, Screw it, I I’m doing my own thing, and never look back. In the end, he became the epitome of what those who rejected him represented. Schwitters aspired … Continue reading Bizarre History: The Merz Movement
5 Favorite (Bizarre) Books Spring 2019
I know every time I post one of these, I say “I read some great books this _____” but this spring takes the prize. It had some of the best bizarre books I’ve read this year. Normally, I rank them from 1 to 5. But these first three books tied for first, all spectacular. I … Continue reading 5 Favorite (Bizarre) Books Spring 2019
Author Interview: Kirk K. Jones
After being blown away by his incredible novel Fuck Happiness (my review here), I was thrilled to interview author Kirk Jones. Let me just say, he did not disappoint. Here are his verbose, but fascinating answers. -- ZÉ BURNS: How did you discover bizarro fiction? KIRK JONES: I spent a lot of time searching random … Continue reading Author Interview: Kirk K. Jones
Book Review: F*CK HAPPINESS
Rating 10/10 I grew up loving the children’s books “The Berenstein Bears.” Only … that’s not what they’re called. Apparently they’ve always been known as the “Berenstain Bears.” I could have sworn it was “stein,” and so do a lot of other people. This phenomenon is known as the Mandela Effect. Imagine this on a … Continue reading Book Review: F*CK HAPPINESS
