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January 30, 2016
Nina Allan has kind words for Undertow
A must-read from Nina Allan, not only because she has some kind things to say about Undertow Publications: “Still more encouraging and truly a wonderful lineup of stories can be found between the covers of the Canadian publication The Year’s Best Weird Fiction #2 from Undertow Publications.” and ” I defy anyone to look at Käthe Koja’s selection for Undertow and not feel thoroughly invigorated and inspired.” and ” There is a significantly higher presence of minority ethnic writers and writers from non-Anglophone backgrounds. There are even two works in translation. Last year’s selection from Laird Barron was equally innovative and inspiring. We can only hope to see this anthology going from strength to strength, proving that the weird is so very much a twenty-first century literature, a literature that is defined by its diversity.” http://www.strangehorizons.com/2016/20160125/allan-c.shtml
January 29, 2016
Review and kind words for Year’s Best Weird #2
” As my selection above hints at, one of the highlights of Year’s Best Weird Fiction 2 is the range of authors it includes in its comprehensive and generous definition of ‘the weird’. There are new names and old faces; horror, science-fiction and fantasy; works in translation, an almost equal representation of women as men, and writers from a wider variety of countries than in most of anthologies. There’s even stories by writers a few years dead alongside those living, which is another kind of diversity I guess…
Both volumes of Best Weird Fiction come highly recommended by this reader, then, and it will be interesting to see where Undertow take the series with the third volume.”
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January 16, 2016
Locus review of ‘Skein and Bone’
The January issue of Locus Mag has a terrific review of Victoria Leslie’s ‘Skein and Bone,’ by the inimitable Laird Barron. “These stories linger in the mind like ripples in a night pond long after the flung stone sinks into darkness.” Thanks, Laird! Make sure to pick up a copy of Locus and ‘Skein and Bone.’
January 11, 2016
Wrap for ‘Meet Me in the Middle of the Air’
Stunning full cover wrap for Eric Schaller’s equally stunning debut collection. Design by Vince Haig. Artwork by Marcela Bolivar.
January 8, 2016
Jeff VanderMeer blurb
“In Meet Me in the Middle of the Air, Eric Schaller showcases stories both horrific and
transgressive, as well as tales that comment on horror and transgression,
and our unthinking acceptance of stereotype or cliché. By turns chilling,
disturbing, and, at times, imbued with a dark sense of humor and the
author’s scientific perspective, the collection enters into profitable
conversation with Poe, Ligotti, and other masters of the form while also
being refreshingly its own thing. Very entertaining and smart.”
-Jeff VanderMeer, Best-Selling Author of the Southern Reach trilogy
January 1, 2016
Review and analysis of YBWF2
Here’s a terrific analysis and review of Year’s Best Weird Fiction, Vol. 2. It speaks to part of the reason why I wanted rotating guest-editors. I wanted to show the scope of weird fiction, and wanted each volume to be a unique book that could be compared and contrasted to the others. I wanted this dialog on weird fiction. This analysis compares Laird‘s volume with Kathe‘s, and also looks forward to Simon‘s. It is interesting. Have a read. It’s also a good review.
November 16, 2015
Cover reveal – ‘Meet Me in the Middle of the Air’
Front cover for Eric Schaller‘s forthcoming collection, ‘Meet Me in the Middle of the Air.’ (Feb. 2016). Artwork by Marcela Bolívar, design by Vince Haig.
October 11, 2015
“Skein and Bone” – 2 launches in the U.K.
Please join us as we launch “Skein and Bone” at two separate events in the U.K.
Friday Oct. 16, 6 pm, at Blackwell’s Portsmouth.
http://bookshop.blackwell.co.uk/store...
Saturday Oct. 24, 9 pm, at FantasyCon in Nottingham.
https://www.facebook.com/events/15061...
Victoria will be at both events to sign the books. And books will be available for purchase.
October 10, 2015
Reviews of ‘Skein and Bone’
Two fantastic reviews of Victoria Leslie’s ‘Skein and Bone’ have just landed. Very pleased that the book is starting to receive some good attention.
Over at Metaphysical Circus, reviewer Paul StJohn Mackintosh takes a look at the book.
And at his blog, Gary Fry states:
“Skein and Bone is a remarkable book, the work of a writer in full command of her craft…”
See the complete review here:
October 3, 2015
Special Year’s Best Weird Fiction Pre-order Bundle
Special Year’s Best Weird Fiction, Vol. 2 Pre-order Bundle!!
Year’s Best Weird Fiction, Vol. 2, guest-edited by the fabulous Kathe Koja, is now available for pre-order direct from me. It’ll be up on Amazon and other online retailers in a couple weeks. I expect to have physical copies in a few weeks.
Pre-order the trade paperback and I will include the trade paperback of Shadows & Tall Trees 5. Already have Shadows & Tall Trees 5? Then I will include the eBook of YBWF2. (When ordering, please specify your preference).
One low price! $25, anywhere in the world, including shipping!
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