Interview: David Galef, Author
Administrator of the MFA Program in Creative Writing at the University of Mississippi, David Galef is a jack of all literary trades. Creative and hard-working, Galef is a pragmatist who understands the inner workings of literature. He takes a mechanical approach with his students, teaching fiction the way music is taught, by learning the small…
continue readingInterview: Will Christopher Baer, Author
To cap off our coverage this week of the Phineas Poe omnibus release, Zack Wentz steps up to pinch hit for me by conducting a great interview with Will Christopher Baer. Wentz is the author of the forthcoming The Garbageman & The Prostitute (published by Chiasmus Press) and a drummer and vocalist for Kill Me…
continue readingInterview: Jeff Kleinman, Agent
Jeff Kleinman is an agent that believes in a personal touch. He makes quick decisions on submissions, (always a blessing in the eyes of authors), he is clear in his guidelines, and he is someone that truly follows his heart in publishing. Kleinman isn’t after big bucks or celebrity names necessarily, instead, he just wants…
continue readingInterview: Ace Atkins, Author
Ace Atkins writes stories like he played football: with sweat, determination, and grit. A big believer in hard work and never settling for “good enough,” Ace is always quick to offer realistic advice and suggestions while remaining optimistic and supportive. It should be noted that this interview was conducted before the tragedies of Hurricane Katrina…
continue readingInterview: Vicki Hendricks, Author
Many noir or crime novels start right off with the dastardly deed. Frequently, there’s a dead body, or a strategy for robbing a bank, within the first twenty pages. Vicki Hendricks, however, manages to draw the reader in long before there’s ever any criminal activity. The author of Miami Purity, Iguana Love, Voluntary Madness, and…
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