Comments on: Reading Roundup, August 2009

By: Bill Ward

Bill Ward — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:51:40 +0000

Hey Rabid, ‘Freezer Burn’ would be a good introduction to Lansdale as it is very indicative of most of his work. Hope you like it.

Of course, if you can’t find it, picking up one of the early Hap and Leonard novels like Savage Season or Mucho Mojo would also be a good place to start.

By: Rabid

Rabid — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:44:04 +0000

“Freezer Burn” sounds like a promising read. I haven’t had an opportunity to read a Lansdale novel yet, but that one sounds like a good place to start.

By: Bill Ward

Bill Ward — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:39:12 +0000

Uh, maybe I need a widget for that. I’ll check.

By: Jason

Jason — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:31:18 +0000

Bill, how does one go about subscribing to the comments here? I keep having to come back to find follow up comments. While that may be nice for your stats, I’ll run out of time to do that very soon.

By: Bill Ward

Bill Ward — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:11:54 +0000

I was sort of surprised by the sex (or ‘sexual elements’ as you’ve said), which I guess seemed about a PG-13 level to me. Your various demons were quite nasty as well (probably my favorite part). And since I’m currently writing something with a bit of a Chinese flavor I really enjoyed and got some ideas from your take on a fantasy China. Congrats on a great debut.

By: cindy

cindy — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:52:30 +0000

jason and bill, haha!

bill, thanks for reading and reviewing!! you know, i did originally write this as straight adult fantasy. some of the sexual elements were toned down, if only barely. but that line between adult and YA fantasy is the most blurred, i’ve found, within any genre.