“Drifter” by Emily Mandel was selected for inclusion in The Best American Mystery Stories 2013, edited by Otto Penzler and Lisa ScottolineOriginal stories by: Peter James, Emily St. John Mandel, Barbara Baraldi, Mike Hodges, Mary Hoffman, Maria Tronca, Matteo Righetto, Tony Cartano, Francesco Ferracin, Isabella Santacroce, Michelle Lovric, Francesca Mazzucato, Maxim Jakubowski, and Michael Gregorio."Forget the magnificence of ...
–Punk Planet Books imprint has had a great deal of early success – combining attractive packaging with a national network of engaged young people. -Author is very active in multiple publications and journals (see bio) for women, young parents, and punk subculture. ...
"Nearly two decades after the death of Kurt Cobain, a friend and fellow musician not only continues to mourn his suicide, but also rages against the culture that he holds responsible. These 52 'letters' . . . combine the subject matter of the Byrds' 'So You Wanna Be a Rock and Roll Star' with the fury of Allen Ginsberg's Howl . . . A catharsis for the writer and perhaps for the reader as well."–Kirkus Reviews"A ...
–Revoyr's first novel, The Necessary Hunger, was widely acclaimed in a variety of publications: PW, Los Angeles Times, Kirkus, Time Mabazine, Chicago Tribune, etc. -Literary/historical thriller. Akashic has had much success with mysteries (i.e., Adios Muc) ...
2009 was the best year yet for the Akashic Noir Series. The volume features brand-new stories by: Naja Marie Aidt, Jonas T. Bengtsson, Helle Helle, Christoph Dorph & Simon Pasternak, Susanne Staun, Kaaberbol & Friis, Klaus Rifbjerg, Gretelise Holm, Georg Ursin, Kristian Lundberg, Kristina Stoltz, Seyit Ozturk, Benn Q. Holm, and Gunnar Staalesen. ...
Reggae's rebel spirit blazes in this hot selection of short fiction from Jamaica's Calabash Writer's Workshop. Set in the Caribbean and the U.S.A., the stories sweep across a range of moods and genres to create a narrative LP of fascinating voices. From the old lady who gives a «how to» speech on beating children, to the schizophrenic singer who thinks he's Bob Marley, to the hotel maid who gets a sexual offer that she can&ap ...
