February 2019 Group Read with Guest Author, Brian Hodge

[RM(Alwaysdaddygirl)]

Brian wrote: "Thanks for all the great comments — it's very gratifying to see this going over well.

For those of yez who now want to go to Estes Park, be sure to schedule your visit in the autumn, so you can sh..."

I am sorry to hear about your parents. If I may, hugsie🤗

[RM(Alwaysdaddygirl)]

Ctgt wrote: "Brian wrote: "@Ctgt: Send me a private message, and we can arrange for me to send you the newer version of the soundtrack. Last summer I remixed and remastered it. One of my plans for 2018 was self..."

Sorry to hear about your mother in law. If I may, hugsie🤗

[Ctgt]

Thanks RM :)

[Brian]

@Melanie: Thanks for the great review!

@RM: Hugs always accepted, so yes, you may. ;-)

@Ctgt: The reason you could no longer find WTGWD on Amazon is that when the original publisher, DarkFuse, decided to call it quits, they removed all their titles from everywhere. So while I have the rights back to that, and a few others things we did, for the aforementioned reasons, it's still going to take a few months yet before I'll be able to focus on reissuing those myself.

At any rate, I'm about to toggle over to my Inbox to give you a DropBox URL for the soundtrack.

[Melanie]

Brian wrote: "@Melanie: Thanks for the great review!

@RM: Hugs always accepted, so yes, you may. ;-)

@Ctgt: The reason you could no longer find WTGWD on Amazon is that when the original publisher, DarkFuse, de..."

Aw Thanks Brian. And great to hear you've got the rights back to hard-to-find work, we'll be all looking forward to the reissue.

[Char]

I'm sorry too, Ctgt.

I look forward to a reissue of the Darkfuse title, because I loved it. :)

If I didn't say it before, thanks so much for joining us, Brian. It was really a treat for me as a reader and as moderator here at HA.

[Kimberly]

I know I am SO far behind, but I plan on starting this tomorrow, and will have a review posted "probably" by the end of the week!

[Ctgt]

Thanks Brian, got the url.

Glad to hear you've got the rights back

[David]

Yay! It's taken seven weeks, but Amazon has finally shipped my paperback copy of The Immaculate Void!

I will revisit this thread once I've read the book. A brief glance suggests it's been a hit, so I look forward to reading things in depth.

[Char]

David wrote: "Yay! It's taken seven weeks, but Amazon has finally shipped my paperback copy of The Immaculate Void!

I will revisit this thread once I've read the book. A brief glance suggests it's been a hit, s..."

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it, David!

[Kimberly]

David wrote: "Yay! It's taken seven weeks, but Amazon has finally shipped my paperback copy of The Immaculate Void!

I will revisit this thread once I've read the book. A brief glance suggests it's been a hit, s..."

I'll be with you, David! I got delayed, but should start mine this weekend. :)

[Jessica]

Wow, I somehow missed that this title was the group read last month, and I read it last week....and loved it! Very engrossing read.

[Char]

Wasn't it good?!

[David]

Kimberly wrote: "David wrote: "Yay! It's taken seven weeks, but Amazon has finally shipped my paperback copy of The Immaculate Void!

I will revisit this thread once I've read the book. A brief glance suggests it's..."

I'm hoping to start tonight, Kim. And I'm really looking forward to this one.

[David]

Char wrote: "David wrote: "Yay! It's taken seven weeks, but Amazon has finally shipped my paperback copy of The Immaculate Void!

I will revisit this thread once I've read the book. A brief glance suggests it's..."

Thanks, Char!

[David]

Wow! Just ... Wow! This was definitely worth the long wait. I thought the short chapters and constantly changing viewpoints worked really well.

While I was reading I was thinking this is right up there with The Croning and The Fisherman. In reflection, I feel this is actually a better book than either of those - and they are fine examples of modern cosmic horror.

If you are still checking back on this thread, Brian, then I'd just like to say 'well done.' It's not often a book leaves a lasting impression, but The Immaculate Void is one I'll be lauding for some time.

Uhm, I think have a cosmic mystery? Just pulled out the Kindle to confirm how many of Brian's books I own, and Whom the Gods Would Destroy has disappeared. I wondered if it's because Darkfuse folded, but this can't be the issue because I still have a copy of Worlds of Hurt.
Weird. Oh, well, c'est la vie.
ETA: I should have read through the thread before posting. Mystery explained.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

ETA: Only just read through this thread to completion as wanted to avoid spoilers. Deepest sympathy for the double loss, Brian. heartfelt best wishes.

[David]

Brian wrote: "Char beat me to it. I learned of this earlier in the week, but it was only publicly announced this morning: THE IMMACULATE VOID has landed on LOCUS magazine’s annual Recommended Reading List, for 2..."

Congrats, Brian! It's earned.

[Char]

David wrote: "Wow! Just ... Wow! This was definitely worth the long wait. I thought the short chapters and constantly changing viewpoints worked really well.

While I was reading I was thinking this is right up ..."

I'm so glad that you were finally able to get your copy and that you enjoyed it so much. I read this one and The Fisherman around the beginning of this year. I'm actually afraid that I peaked too early in 2019 as far as great reading is concerned.

[David]

That's two fine stories to start your year, Charlene. Here's hoping you uncover a few more gems!