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
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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
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
Author Interview: Danger Slater
I received the wonderful opportunity to interview Wonderland Award-winning author Danger Slater. He did not disappoint, answering as only Danger can. You can find my review of his novel Impossible James here And my review of his novella He Digs a Hole here Enjoy! -- ZÉ BURNS: When did you start writing? DANGER SLATER: The … Continue reading Author Interview: Danger Slater
Author Interview: S.T. Cartledge
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
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
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
