Angela Slatter's Blog, page 163

Margo Lanagan: A Moderate Commentator than I

The lovely Margo also appears at FableCroft talking about small/indie press.

She is more moderate than I.

Where I wave my arms about, gesticulating wildly, Margo gestures gently. Where I stand on a soap box ranting, she puts the soap neatly into the box. She is entirely more ladylike [image error]
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In the mailbox from Gollancz

Nalini Singh's latest Guild Hunter novel, Archangel's Blade.

Purdy.

Thanks, Gollancz.

Today at FableCroft, I commit a rant

… or something closely related to one as I opine on small/indie press.

Introductory Caveat

Let me start out by saying that over the past six years I've worked with and encountered a lot of small and indie presses, both in the Land of Oz and overseas. So, this is
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The Black & White Drive-by: Holly Black

Bestseller Holly Black writes contemporary fantasy novels for teens and children – but then, you know that.

She is the mum of the Spiderwick Chronicles (with award winning artist, Tony DiTerlizzi). Her first book came out in 2002, Tithe, followed by Valiant (2005) and Ironside (2007). Holly regularly spends
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The Muse …

… is not a sylph in diaphinous robes, gently plucking a harp, dancing in circles in a glade, tra-la-la'ing.

At least, my muse isn't.

This is my muse, snurched from the great glory that it the internetz.

Apparently 'remiss' is my new middle name

Livia, she-wolf of Rome

Tansy Rayner Roberts has been Rocking the Romanpunk and celebrating Matrons of Awesome in Roman history … and I've only just remembered to draw attention to it.

Go here for education and amusement.

Personally, Livia's always been my fave, but I'm going to have to

The Call to Arms Drive-by: Stephen Jones and A Book of Horrors

Painting by Les Edwards

Stephen Jones = sine qua non for a successful horror anthology. A Book of Horrors collects original horror stories and is brought out under the aegis of the new imprint from Quercus, Jo Fletcher Books. The book is being lauched this weekend at
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Compulsive Reader …

… has reposted my with Paul Kane and Paul's of the World Fantasy-nominated Sourdough and Other Stories.

Thanks!

I celebrate with otters!

Because there should be more otters, always

Jason Nahrung on indie press

The lovely Tehani over at FableCroft has asked a few erudite folk to write about their experiences with indie press – yes, the press that wears dreadlocks.

Or not. Jason Nahrung has renamed it 'boutique press', which makes it sound like it's had a haircut, burned its hemp trousers
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