In my last blog post, I preached my new positive and productive outlook in the face of my cognitive troubles. My execution? Decent not great. I certainly accomplished far more than I would have if I had stuck with my doom-and-gloom philosophy. My New Project Image via Wikimedia Commons I needed a project. My current … Continue reading Working on a New Novelette (Update)
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What I Read – February 2022
These last several years I’ve been intimidated by longer books. After all, I was on Goodreads, which rewards readers who consume as many books as possible. Now that I’ve shed that site and its philosophy, I find myself drawn to longer works once more. As such, two of the four books below are over 500 … Continue reading What I Read – February 2022
What I Read – January 2022
I’m barely a month into this new year, and I’ve already broken a resolution. I vowed to read 60+ books in 2022. It was soon after I made this vow that I watched a video-essay that talked about reading for quality not quantity. I realized: What’s the point of reading if you’re going to treat … Continue reading What I Read – January 2022
Book Review: World Revolver
World Revolver by Gina Ranalli Rating: 8/10 “What is reality?” is my favorite question in literature and the premise of much of my writing. Gina Ranalli’s short novel World Revolver offers a unique perspective on this mind-bending question. The book opens with a manifesto on the environment and the sustainability of the planet. While this … Continue reading Book Review: World Revolver
My 7 Favorite Bizarre Books – Spring 2020
Summer’s here! Or almost here. Being trapped inside during this quarantine has allowed me to read oodles of great bizarro and bizarro-adjacent fiction. I had trouble limiting the list to only five books, so here are the top seven. NOTE: These are books I’ve read in spring of 2020, not necessarily ones that were released … Continue reading My 7 Favorite Bizarre Books – Spring 2020
Book Review: Terror Mannequin
Terror Mannequin by Douglas Hackle Rating: 8.5/10 Terror Mannequin by Douglas Hackle is the reason why I read bizarro fiction, a blend of humor and the preposterous assembled in the perfect ratio. It’s one of those stories that makes you ask: “How did he ever come up with that?” When I began reading, I thought … Continue reading Book Review: Terror Mannequin
Women in Bizarre Fiction, Pt. 1
This week I’m taking a look at some of my favorite female authors on the bizarre fiction scene and their work. Some I’ve mentioned previously on this blog, but I feel the need to trumpet them, as they are just that good. -- Gina Ranalli Swarm of Flying Eyeballs It would not be a list … Continue reading Women in Bizarre Fiction, Pt. 1
Book Review: Cherry Blossom Eyes
Cherry Blossom Eyes by S.T. Cartledge Rating: 8.5/10 “The sun came up a cherry blossom and burst its rose gold light into the sky.” – Opening line The Orphanarium by S.T. Cartledge (my review here) is among my favorite bizarro novels and one of the most unique books I have ever read. So I was … Continue reading Book Review: Cherry Blossom Eyes
Book Review: Crazy Ass Stories For Crazy Ass People
A blog post on a Wednesday?! Yes, I’ve teamed up with Blackthorn Book Tours once more to review this twisted collection by Andy Rausch. Enjoy! -- Crazy Ass Stories For Crazy Ass People by Andy Rausch Rating 8/10 Andy Rausch is a name I’m familiar with. He’s the author of over thirty books, as well … Continue reading Book Review: Crazy Ass Stories For Crazy Ass People
Book Review: Cyberpunk Zombie Jihad
Before I start the review, I want to let you know about a new page on my site. Bizarro author Amy M. Vaughn (who you may recall me interviewing here) has compiled a list of bizarro and bizarro-adjacent publishers for this site. Be sure to check it out. She's done a great job. Now, onto … Continue reading Book Review: Cyberpunk Zombie Jihad
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