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Extreme Horror Group Read with Guest Author #5 - February 2024 - Duncan Ralston
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Cont wait!! I have this on my pile!!
Thanks again for having me here, folks! Glad to be back! :)
I'm looking forward to this one! Should be great!
Welcome, Duncan!
This has been on my TBR list for a while I'm excited
Woom is a complete mind trip. Can't wait to dig in with ya'll and talk some Duncan Ralston. Let's go! ✌️
Mike wrote: "Woom is a complete mind trip. Can't wait to dig in with ya'll and talk some Duncan Ralston. Let's go! ✌️"Thanks, Mike!
I read this a while ago and it was my first ever "splatterpunk" novel and my goodness, what a wild, crazy, fun ride! This rocked and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did :-)
I started reading this late last night, since I'm home sick currently and was amped up on cold medicine and too many naps during the day.I will just say that I was sucked in to Room 6 of this lovely, memory-laden hotel and couldn't get out until I hit about 39% into the book. I had to put the book down deliberately, because I didn't want to fall asleep with visions of Candy Raines and her powerful talents in my head!
Daylight reading only today! I will not have dreams of whatever the hell is about to go down in Room 6.
I have a sinking feeling I know what it is, however. All of the signs point toward the woom.
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Without giving away spoilers, can you tell us a little how WOOM came about? Did all of these stories come to you while writing WOOM or were any of these conceived earlier and then you reworked them a bit to fit into WOOM?
@Netanella: I hope you feel better soon and happy reading! LoL you are in for a doozy with "WOOM" as it's only going to get better...
I found the stories in this book interesting. Looking forward to reading the comments.
Hi everyone! I’m starting this book today I been a bit behind with my readings
Welcome back, Duncan! I am still afraid of Woom.
Do I have to enter the box o shame?
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I am still afraid of Woom.
Do I have to enter the box o shame?
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(I'm afraid of Woom, too, but I've loved many of Duncan's other books!)
Duncan, you have made a new fan. I thought POUND was laced with wry humor, well plotted, and really lightened up a disgustingly dark topic (bullying). Review to follow but I wanted to say kudos on your writing skills, pacing strategy, and rendering a sad topic much less dark than it could have been.
Just noticed I posted in the wrong place. SORRY Duncan and group members alike. So embarrassin'
I have a deep affection for this bonkers book as it takes place in Buffalo, New York. I ALSO take place in Buffalo, New York! Thanks for ruining my city, Duncan <3
Just finished this one in one sitting—couldn’t put it down and had to know what happened in the end. I was disgusted by some scenes, but intrigued at the same time. Looking forward to discuss this book with you all!
So sure, this worked out in a way I thought I expected with some twists here and there, but it came together...uhm nicely...not in a literal sense obviously but it tied together well. Better than most of this type. I just still have such a hard time with extreme horror, I couldn't get through Cows and I almost didn't finish Gone to See the River Man although I did, like it might not be the best way to explain but it was intriguing. This, even more so. I get slashers and splatter but this, like Gone to See the River Man is deeper, darker and hits way harder. It's not just for the gross out but for the shock and discomfort overall. But there's more, it's always more. I just finished this at 2:30 AM, and I want to cry with relief because it was painful in so many ways. Mr. Ralston, the scene with the bathtub, that genuinely made me cry. I know what I get from these, feeling horrified in ways most novels cant anymore from reading so many. But what does everyone else get when they read something like this? Also, I loved the writing itself, just as a side note. It's done very well. Just feels like my inside hurt after a read like this so I'm curious where we all come at extreme horror from. This is no way a bad experience, I mean, it is but not because I didn't like it haha, it's exactly the experience I wanted from it. Like how I want to be scared by ghost stories, this makes me want to peel my skin off after. Thank you for sharing with us!
Hey, folks! I'm in Costa Rica right now, just so happened I left for vacation just around the beginning of the group read! I appreciate all the comments and I will try to respond to individual comments very shortly when I get good internet reception! For some reason the app won't allow me to do individual quote replies. Thank you all for reading and commenting!
I finished reading WOOM last night and was duly impressed with the author's talent. It was original and dark as a night without stars. This was an excellent choice for a group read and to introduce me to a talent I did not know. Review to follow!
I am posting my review of "WOOM" today. I really enjoyed it. Loved the inclusion of The Story Behind The Novel. Looking forward to reading the prequel you are brainstorming. I am a new fan.
LTJ wrote: "I read this a while ago and it was my first ever "splatterpunk" novel and my goodness, what a wild, crazy, fun ride! This rocked and I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did :-)"Thanks for reading! :D I love hearing when this li'l book intros people to splatter/extreme.
Char wrote: "Welcome back, Duncan! I am still afraid of Woom.
Do I have to enter the box o shame?
"
Yes. Yes you do. *wink*
Nick wrote: "I have a deep affection for this bonkers book as it takes place in Buffalo, New York. I ALSO take place in Buffalo, New York! Thanks for ruining my city, Duncan <3"
As we Canadians are fond of saying: sorry!
Iris wrote: "Just finished this one in one sitting—couldn’t put it down and had to know what happened in the end. I was disgusted by some scenes, but intrigued at the same time. Looking forward to discuss this ..."Thank you, Iris! That's awesome to hear! :D
Amanda wrote: "So sure, this worked out in a way I thought I expected with some twists here and there, but it came together...uhm nicely...not in a literal sense obviously but it tied together well. Better than m..."Thank you for reading! Mary's scene seems to be a tough one for some people, for sure! Glad you dug it! :D
Pisces51 wrote: "I am posting my review of "WOOM" today. I really enjoyed it. Loved the inclusion of The Story Behind The Novel. Looking forward to reading the prequel you are brainstorming. I am a new fan."Very cool to hear! Still tinkering with those sequel and prequel concepts. Was just messing around with one today, I think it's gonna be a lot of fun, while very different.
Kenneth wrote: "Just finished. Damn. Nicely done, Duncan. Without giving away spoilers, can you tell us a little how WOOM came about? Did all of these stories come to you while writing WOOM or were any of these ..."
Thank you, Ken! I brainstormed the entire novella in a single morning before work, and fired it off to Matt Shaw that same morning. Every story is exactly as I jotted it down. I think the only addition is the Candy Rains/Juicy story, which I felt was necessary for a little comic relief up front.
Thank you for your comments Duncan. Can hardly wait for the next book of yours we are reading which is scheduled for next month.
Pisces51 wrote: "Thank you for your comments Duncan. Can hardly wait for the next book of yours we are reading which is scheduled for next month."Oh cool! Which book is that?
Hi!Imma a weee bit late but I finished this book a week ago I think but it was so good!!! I definitely loved the story telling and how it was all woven to present day! Good writing with this one. Although, I’m a bit biased since I enjoy your books Duncan! I bought puzzle house and can’t wait to read it.
Hello everyone. I read this book in two days. It kept me intrigued, I didn’t want to put it down. I really enjoyed this crazy book. I gave it 4⭐️
Charlene (Char) wrote: "Hi!Imma a weee bit late but I finished this book a week ago I think but it was so good!!! I definitely loved the story telling and how it was all woven to present day! Good writing with this one. ..."
Thank you, Char! I hope you enjoy Puzzle House! People have been begging me for a sequel for that one, so I may have to cook something up soon. :)
Jasmine wrote: "Hello everyone. I read this book in two days. It kept me intrigued, I didn’t want to put it down. I really enjoyed this crazy book. I gave it 4⭐️"Thanks, Jasmine! Glad you dug it!
Thanks for having me, folks! May the cone be with you!
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