Hello, it’s March, and we’re in Baltimore for AWP. But just because we’re in the city that brought us Double Dagger and Lungfish doesn’t mean we’re not keeping an eye on this month’s books. And so here’s this month’s list of book recommendations, encompassing everything from historical horrors to an insider’s guide to the Midwest. Albertine Clarke, The Body Builders(Mar. 3, Bloomsbury) At what point does the idea of fitness and wellness take a shift into the surreal? This new […]
David Scott Hay on the State of Horror
When I got on the phone with David Scott Hay this summer, we had plenty to discuss. He’s running Headless, a new horror-centric imprint at Whiskey Tit, the indie press on which we’ve both released novels. The first book published under this imprimatur is an anthology featuring work from the likes of Eric LaRocca and Tananarive Due, Connoisseur Volume 1: Feast. Next February will see the publication of The Butcher of Nazareth, Hay’s next novel, which takes a visceral look at religious history. Our conversation touched on both projects as well as Hay’s experience in theater — and the uncanny appeal of horror stories.
Afternoon Bites: Bethany C. Morrow on Writing, David Scott Hay’s Fiction, Jozef Van Wissem’s Latest, and More
In our afternoon reading: an interview with Bethany C. Morrow, new writing by Rebecca Solnit, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Revisiting B.S. Johnson, Kit Maude on Translation, David Scott Hay’s Playlist, and More
In our afternoon reading: revisiting B.S. Johnson’s work, a playlist from David Scott Hay, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Lamya H’s Debut, David Scott Hay’s Latest, Algiers Returns, and More
In our afternoon reading: a reading from Lamya H, a look inside Copper Canyon Press, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Alabaster dePlume’s Latest, Olga Ravn’s Fiction, Recommended Horror Novels, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Albabaster dePlume, thoughts on Olga Ravn’s fiction, and more.