R. Leib's Blog: Dream State - Posts Tagged "novel"

I was talking with someone who read "The Negative's Tale" a couple of days ago. One thing she said got to me. She asked me to write another Allon Wu story. I did have one in mind, but it takes place at the end of his life. I have been thinking about it, and have come up with another challenge for the central character of "The Negative's Tale". There will be a new mystery to tangle with that has twists and surprises and concealed motives. I have taken the first step on that long journey today with the first pages of "Tourist of Infinity".

Thanks Laura.

Writing is like erecting a real building out of toy blocks. The project follows you around constantly nagging at the corners of your mind like a recalcitrant child. A short story is the equivalent of an apartment, but a novel, that's the whole high-rise.

Zoe Cannon has written an insightful novel set in a totalitarian society. Its flowing narrative constructs a totally believable image of a world where evil's terror is sanitized on a daily basis and even a whisper of freedom is squelched. Can the torturer's daughter emerge from this maelstrom without losing her sanity or her life?

I highly recommend "The Torturer's Daughter".

"Bounty Hunter" blends elements of fantasy and science fiction. This resulted in a novel that is a departure from both genres. The writing is good, the story is imaginative, and the plot is well paced. The characters are tightly drawn and interesting. It was a good read.