On Tuesday, I mentioned the release of Will Christopher Baer’s fantastic Phineas Poe Omnibus. The collection is comprised of three novels detailing the exploits of San Francisco’s disgraced cop. The first part of the trilogy is Kiss Me, Judas in which Poe loses his kidney, and his heart, to a mysterious woman named Jude. For…
With apologies to The Logo, Jerry West and pro basketball, I just couldn’t think of another image to accompany this post… The 2005 National Book Award Finalists were announced and it’s an impressive list. I must admit that I’m pulling for William Vollman, but check out all the folks and see if your favorite made…
Not really what Prince and the Bangles intended in their song lyrics, but true for me. I’m running late for work this morning so it will probably be a slow day here on Slushpile. I’ll try to get something posted later today but definitely check back tomorrow!
Christmas is coming in October this year, possibly hijacked by Jack Skellington the Pumpkin King to hand out pre-Halloween treats, for lovers of neo-noir. We talked about Craig Clevenger’s new masterwork and now we also have Will Christopher Baer’s Phineas Poe: Books I, II, and III. This collection (also referred to as The Phineas Poe…
Craig Clevenger, author of Dermaphoria and The Contortionist’s Handbook does not expect to ever write another word. He doesn’t plan on a career, he doesn’t worry about his “style” or his body of work. He focuses on every single word as if it’s his last. Above his desk is a note that reads “this is…