Two months ago, I wrote an article entitled “How to Grow Bizarro Fiction.” It was targeted at the grassroots—ways the average reader could help grow this wonderful genre. In response, I received amazing feedback, in particular ways that bizarro fiction could be expanded on a much larger scale. In this part two, I’ve included these … Continue reading How to Grow Bizarro Fiction, Part 2
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Writing Update (Winter 2020)
I will be turning 30 tomorrow, entering a decade of my life that I still can’t comprehend. Ten years ago, I resolved that I would be published by my thirtieth birthday. Technically, this is true. A few years back, I published a piece of flash fiction on Bizarro Central, but when I made this promise … Continue reading Writing Update (Winter 2020)
Author Interview: Roland Blackburn
At BizarroCon 11, I took a small workshop with legendary horror author John Skipp. With me in the class was a long-haired, barbate writer named Roland Blackburn. It wasn’t until a year later that I actually read his work and if you’ve read my review of his novella The Flesh Molder’s Love Song, you know … Continue reading Author Interview: Roland Blackburn
Book Review: The Flesh Molder’s Love Song
The Flesh Molder's Love Song by Roland Blackburn Rating: 9/10 If you could fix any part of your appearance, what would it be? That’s a stupid hypothetical, you might say. But for Rain, it no longer is. And his power doesn’t stop at the exterior; he’s a sculptor and the human body is his clay. … Continue reading Book Review: The Flesh Molder’s Love Song
4 Authors’ Favorite Bizarre Books, Pt. 2
This blog is full of books I admire and love, but I thought I’d switch things up. Back by popular demand, I’ve enlisted four of my favorite bizarro authors to share with us their favorite bizarre books. See Part One here. Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood Recommended by Danger Slater, author of Impossible James … Continue reading 4 Authors’ Favorite Bizarre Books, Pt. 2
My 5 Favorite Bizarre Books – Fall 2019
I’ve read some good bizarre books this autumn, making this list very hard to compose. But after hemming and hawing and all that, I whittled the number down to five. I realize this list is a little late as we’re now in the middle of winter. My month long absence in November messed up my … Continue reading My 5 Favorite Bizarre Books – Fall 2019
How to Grow Bizarro Fiction
I’m back from my blog sabbatical and full of fire for a new cause. A month ago, I had a revelation as I was voting for the Wonderland Awards (given to the best bizarro novel and collection each year). As I struggled to choose my favorite among so many great titles, I felt wistful that … Continue reading How to Grow Bizarro Fiction
Author Interview: Amy M. Vaughn
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
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