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August 21, 2015
“Flesh of the City, Bones of the World”
Ye Gods, they’ve done it again!
The fine folks at the FAR-FETCHED FABLES podcast have audio-adapted another of my stories: “Flesh of the City, Bones of the World”.
“Flesh” is the second story set in the weird universe of The Urbille. The first was “The Key To Your Heart Is Made Of Brass,” which appeared in Laird Barron’s YEAR’S BEST WEIRD FICTION Vol 1.
FFF adapted “Key” a few short months ago. These stories are stand-alone tales, so it’s not necessary to read one to understand the other. However, you can hear both of them at FFF:
“The Key To Your Heart Is Made Of Brass” – Urbille 1
“Flesh of the City, Bones of the World” – Urbille 2
Both stories were originally published in FUNGI magazine. There is a third Urbille story, “The Rude Mechanicals and the Highwayman,” appearing in the newest issue of FUNGI (#22). Eventually I’m hoping FFF will audio-adapt “Rude Mechanicals” as well.
I’m also in the process of finishing an Urbille novel—a Big Weird Fantasy that mashes genres together and takes place across dozens of alternate dimensions. I don’t have an official title for it yet, but I should be done with the revisions and ready to send it to my agent by September. (Fingers firmly crossed.)
The Urbille novel features some of the characters from these stories, but it will also be entirely stand-alone, i.e. you won’t have to read any of these early stories to pick up and enjoy the novel.
July 17, 2015
Sanctum Sanctorum
I really love this classic Bob Larkin painting of Marvel’s DR. STRANGE because it’s a perfect metaphor for writers and the writing process. He’s sitting in a contemplative position physically, but his spirit–his astral self–is roaming free. That’s exactly what it feels like to write a novel…you’re body sits into one place but your mind is roaming free, exploring realms of imagination, and making cosmic connections with the truth of existence, if you’re lucky.
I’m working on a Big Weird Fantasy novel right now, hence the lack of posts on this blog the last couple of months. It’s the most ambitious project I’ve ever attempted, and I feel about like Stephen Strange exploring bizarre, Ditko-esque realms of psychedelic fantasy. Watch me crush these Mindless Ones, y’all.
Here’s to you, Dr. Strange. I look forward to your impending cinematic debut.
June 27, 2015
“Chivaine” @ WEIRDBOOK
I am thrilled to announce that my story “Chivaine” will be appearing in the new issue of WEIRDBOOK (#31) from Wildside Press.
Doug Draa has done an immense job of resurrecting Paul Ganley’s classic weird fantasy mag, and it’s great to be a part of the first issue since 1997!!! The new issue is slated for an October release.
A brief excerpt: “Chivane with his silver sword and gleaming mail. Chivaine with his lion eyes and quick limbs. Chivaine on his white horse strung with chains of gold and jewels. Chivaine. Bane of Invaders.”
THE WEIRD MUST FLOW…
Visit the WEIRDBOOK homepage.
June 10, 2015
TALL EAGLE: Paperbacks and eBooks
The softcover -AND- eBook versions of
THE TESTAMENT OF TALL EAGLE
are now available!!!
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TALL EAGLE: Paperbacks! (and eBooks!)
The paperback version of THE TESTAMENT OF TALL EAGLE is now available!!!
Click HERE for the softcover paperback.
Click HERE for the Kindle eBook.
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June 9, 2015
FAR-FETCHED FABLES: Eagle and “Key”
The fine folks at the FAR-FETCHED FABLES Podcast interviewed me about TALL EAGLE.
They’ve also produced an excellent audio adaptation of my story “The Key To Your Heart Is Made Of Brass” (from YEAR’S BEST WEIRD FICTION), read by the talented Eric Luke. I’m currently working on a novel set in the same world as this story, the weird world of the Potentates of Urbille.
Click over to Far-Fetched Fables, Ep. 60 and enjoy the weirdness…
June 8, 2015
TALL EAGLE on sale NOW
It’s here!
Amazon.com now has THE TESTAMENT OF TALL EAGLE available in Kindle format for only $4.99.
I’ll post an update as soon as the print version of the book goes on sale.
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June 6, 2015
PODCAST: Grim Tidings and Tribal Fantasy
The Grim Tidings Podcast did a Tribal Fantasy episode wherein we talked about THE TESTAMENT OF TALL EAGLE, the craft and business of writing fantasy, grimdark authors, and much more.
Check it out and give us a listen!
Read the complete Chapter 1: “On the Spirit Trail” now at BlackGate.com
Read an excerpt from Chapter 4: “On the Blood Trail” at Grimdark Magazine.
THE TESTAMENT OF TALL EAGLE goes on sale June 8th.
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June 3, 2015
TALL EAGLE: Reviews
“TALL EAGLE is myth-making of epic scope. Fultz has rapidly matured into a major fantasist.” — Laird Barron (Author of THE BEAUTIFUL THING THAT AWAITS US ALL)
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“…vivid characterizations and thrilling action scenes…plays against the traditional faux-European inspirations of so many fantasy writers. A thrilling rollercoaster of a read!” — Mark Smylie (Author of THE BARROW)
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“Fultz delivers the goods.” — Howard Andrew Jones (Author of DESERT OF SOULS)
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“An addictively readable blend of adventure fantasy a la Edgar Rice Burroughs and Michael Moorcock with classic western pulp from authors like Max Brand. 4 OUT OF 4 STARS”– Paul Goat Allen (FULL REVIEW HERE)
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June 1, 2015
TALL EAGLE @ Grimdark
A brand-new excerpt from THE TESTAMENT OF TALL EAGLE is now available for reading at the Grimdark Magazine website.
This excerpt comes from Chapter 4 – “On the Blood Trail”, wherein Tall Eagle takes the warpath with Bear Killer. Here’s a sample:
“We painted our faces death-black, with two red lines on forehead and chin representing the spilled blood of our enemies. We consecrated our shields, arrows, bows, axes, and spears while the women urged us on with the high song of their screaming. In the cool wind of midnight we left the Winter Village and followed Bear Killer into the mountains, moving quiet as snakes through mounds of fallen leaves. The glow of the village fires faded as we marched toward the mountainous country of the Urkis.”
Read the full excerpt right HERE.
And the complete Chapter 1: “On the Spirit Trail” is still available at BlackGate.com
THE TESTAMENT OF TALL EAGLE goes on sale June 8th.
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