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Possible Upheaval
Posted by Chris on May 11, 2008 at 20:42
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Pendragon Towers is in the process of moving, though admittedly not too far from the current abode...
This basically means that web/e-mail access will be erratic, though hopefully I shouldn't be too long without either - no more than a week, hopefully. :)
(Anyone know if there are any tabs I can buy to ward off any of the shakes...?)
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We Fade to Grey
Posted by Chris on May 11, 2008 at 20:37
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Not only did editor-extrodinare Nicholas Royle have lovely things to say about this forthcoming Gary McMahon edited-anthology:
Gary McMahon signally fails to keep the unpleasant and horrifying tendencies of his contributors in check in this maelstrom of evil curses, sickening violence, inevitable death, bereavement and the end of the world.
But now, also Stephen Gallagher has proved it worthy of a quote:
I picked up WE FADE TO GREY last night and was kept reading way beyond any reasonable hour. As strong a collection of solid horror tales as I've read in a long time, and a great reminder of the unique qualities that British writers can bring to the field.
Being a huge fan of Oktober, not to mention his short-story collection Out of His Mind, his praise made me smile. :)
And you should all toddle off and buy a copy. Go on; that PPC-hardback edition is selling pretty strongly...
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Reviews/News
Posted by Chris on April 29, 2008 at 19:52
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It's been a little while, but a couple of things have happened:
The Reef was reviewed in the Guardian a couple of weeks ago - which is terrific news:
"Newton treads new ground in his attempt to bring literary concerns to the fantasy genre. The result is a sometimes uneven path between fantastical exoticism and the more mundane aspects of the mainstream, but a path nevertheless worth taking."
It continues to sell well at Waterstones (though I presume so since the wholesaler, Gardners, sends me new orders practically every day...)
No-Man and Other Tales has also been reviewed at Zone-SF, and again it is rather splendid:
"... living proof that Richards is getting better and better as a storyteller and a creator of well carved characters. Which is good news not only for the fans of novellas but for any lover of solid and entertaining dark fiction."
Copies still available, and you know where to buy a copy of either - or both. :)
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First Confirmed Sighting
Posted by Chris on April 4, 2008 at 19:38
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Way up in Glasgow, on Argyle Street, confirmed by Richard Wright.
So, there's still time people - if you want your chance of winning a signed free copy of this book - and from the word on the street, this first printing will not only sell out fast, but will become a very collectable item.
Mind you, are there any further Waterstones stores than Glasgow? ;-)
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The Reef: first review…
Posted by Chris on April 1, 2008 at 19:12
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... and it's a damn good one, courtesy of review-blogger, Graeme.
Not only does it pass the "train journey test" but it's also "a more than worthy debut from an author that I'll be looking out for in the future…"
I've been reliably informed that copies are on the shelves in Waterstones' stores, but if you'd like a signed copy (of which there are only a handful left) then buy it now.
Or soon.
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An interview…
Posted by Chris on March 29, 2008 at 19:28
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... with myself can now be found online here - a podcast at the Sci-Fi London website.
Recorded during Eastercon, and totally unprepared: thankfully I put on my slightly-less Welshy accent for you to understand me.
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Posted by Chris on March 25, 2008 at 21:20
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Well, technically, I was back from Eastercon on Sunday evening but anyone who has ever been to conventions will know, that, your body takes a little while to shift from Standard Convention TIme to normal time. I think it's something to do with alcohol intake...
Anyway, last weekend was a damn good affair - good chance to meet up with various peeps who you only generally get to meet once or twice a year (at conventions, funnily enough) have a decent curry and drink a fair amount of alcohol (despite those prices...)
Primarily, though, it was a time of dealing (books - in case the Flying Squad are reading) and even though, compared to my first Eastercon in Glasgow, the sales were low (which is ironic since that event was on a smaller scale than Orbital) The Reef still did well (still pinching myself at Christopher Priest and China Mieville both buying a copy...)
I'm all booked up for LX in Bradford next year, and a shout out to a couple of people who I didn't get a chance to say fairwell to: Tony Ballantyne and Eric Brown; obviously Mark and Christian (along with John J); and Ian Whates (who did a roaring trade during the launch - quite remarkable) along with the BSFA/NewCon crowd.
See you all next year - or possible Alt-Fiction/Fantasycon.
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Set sail for The Reef…
Posted by Chris on March 17, 2008 at 19:52
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... though in hindsight, the analogy could be all wrong since the books have arrived - proof being the photograph.
Looks rather lovely, doesn't it? Well, don't forget to buy your copy - and just a reminder: if you are going to Eastercon, then make sure you're around on Friday evening for the official launch (as part of Ian Whates' BSFA do.)
The author, Mark Charan Newton, will be on hand with an eager right-hand to sign your copy there and then.
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It's Competition Corner!
Posted by Chris on March 10, 2008 at 19:01
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In my memory of my childhood and the impending distribution of a multitude of copies of Mark Charan Newton's debut dark fantasy novel, The Reef, via Waterstones I thought I'd start a little competition - a little bit of fun and frivolity...
From it's publication (26th March) and until end of June whomever can find a copy of said book in a branch the furthest away (from me) and provide documentary proof of it's location then the eventual winner will receive a signed copy gratis.
Oh, and the publisher's decision is final.
So, if you're up there in John O'Groats or down there in Land's End then keep your eyes peeled...
EDIT: Egad! it's everywhere!
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We Fade to Grey - the cover artwork
Posted by Chris on February 29, 2008 at 14:51
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Courtesy of Mr Mark West (one of the contributors) here is the official, final front cover design for the forthcoming Gary McMahon anthology...
It took some time of comment and consenus, but eventually we've arrived at a design which everyone involved agrees with.
Phew, democracy! ;-)
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