‘Life and Death on the New York Dance Floor, 1980-1983’ by Tim Lawrence
While unearthing the cultural crossroads that formed the foundation of so many vital venues, Tim Lawrence absolutely nails what early the 80s New York City club scene was all about
‘Night Sweats’ by Tom Cardamone
Short these stories may be, but that doesn’t mean that they’re lightweight
Michael Graves: On Writing, Relationships, and Practicing Hope
“[…] People are scared to talk about religion. They are less fearful of discussions concerning sex or guns. Why don’t we talk about God? Why don’t we talk about spirituality?”
Author Craig Gidney on Illuminating Race and Diversity in Speculative Fiction
“‘Death and Two Maidens’ was my response to my research on African-descended Victorians. I wanted to write a penny dreadful story that went beyond the usual (pale-skinned) cast.”
David McConnell: Murder, Discovery, and Punishment
“Murder is the complete annihilation of another person. Not to be simplistic or flip, but it’s the ultimate way of saying ‘I want to be alone!'”
David McConnell’s new book, American Honor Killings: Desire and Rage Among Men (Akashic Books), ostensibly about men who kill gay men, contains insight after insight into the culture of masculine identity.
‘American Honor Killings: Desire and Rage Among Men’ by David McConnell
As this country again focuses
Writer and Critic Donald Richie, 88, has Died
American ex-pat, writer, and critic Donald Richie, author of the memoir The Japan Journals, 1947-2004, died on February 19th, 2013 in Toyko. He was 88.
‘A Light That Never Goes Out: The Enduring Saga of the Smiths’ by Tony Fletcher
In his introduction to A Light That Never Goes Out: The Enduring Saga of The Smiths (Crown Archetype), author Tony Fletcher makes the claim that, of all the books concerning The Smiths, this is the first one that focuses on the whole band rather than lead singer Morrissey or guitarist Johnny Marr.
