Liz Hand

I loved this book — grab a copy if you can!!!

Thanks, Ken! I love that audiobook, it's even better than the print version, I think — SO good!

I have been anticipating this book for years — it's now arrived, under ideal reading circumstances. October cold, blazing fire, rocking chair, the debut novel by one of my favorite writers (and people), @usmantm.bsky.social Let the unsettling dreams begin ...

I have been anticipating this book for years — it's now arrived, under ideal reading circumstances. October cold, blazing fire, rocking chair, the debut novel by one of my favorite writers (and people) Let the unsettled dreams begin ...

Yes, agreed. I never believed in Bigfoot, but for some reason I liked the fact that others did, despite the shaky (non) evidence.

Darn. Another dream shattered.

What a pleasure to read Molly Odintz's sharp take on Unspeakable Things — she totally grokked it.

Marvelous!!!

Lincolnville writer flexes mastery of the uncanny in her latest genre-bending novel

Not sure I can share this but here's trying — thanks to Sky Davis for the great conversation.

Time to get my cloak out of mothballs ...

I'll be doing this tonight at 8 PM Eastern Time, talking about the gothic, London's Bright Young Things, the legacy of Daphne Du Maurier and anything else that pops up! Also on The Poisoned Pen bookstore's Facebook page: www.facebook.com/thepoisonedp...

I'll post this again in the morning, but for anyone who's interested, I'll be speaking about Unspeakable Things via the magic of the internet at the wonderful Poisoned Pen Bookstore in AZ, tomorrow night 8 PM Eastern Time. Hope to see some of you there!

Lol, yes, and thanks, Henry — I came across that and thought, PERFECT! Good old Lytton Strachey ...

I first saw his work at the Victorian Fairy Painters exhibit at the RA, 20+++ years ago — I had never heard of Dadd and was utterly blown away. They had a magnifying glass to properly examine "Master-Stroke and "Contradiction," which I thought (still think) was an excellent idea!

My novel Unspeakable Things is out today — here's the latest (short) review in Book Pages, with an accompanying interview. Thanks so much to everyone who pre-ordered the book and offered support — I'm very grateful!

So this happened/is happening/will happen forever somewhere in the digital universe, and YOU can watch it right here! Thanks, Edward — it was a ton of fun!

From the new Musk doc (which I can't bring myself to see): new song by David Byrne and the film's composer, David Pemberton, lyrics all taken from crazy sh*t Musk said.

I'm beyond thrilled to be part of this — can't wait to see & read the finished book — with gorgeous artwork (natch) and stellar writers, it's the perfect thing to read as the veil thins between the worlds.

25 years ago a friend gave me The Beauty of the Husband, and I fell in love with Carson's work, devouring Eros the Bittersweet, The Autobiography of Red, her translations of Euripides and Sappho and the many essays and poems she's written since. Great news on a grey day.

Yes — I had a total bomb at that very early in my career when a well-known (at the time) editor asked me (in person) to pitch my next novel. Reader, I failed.

Thanks, Lavie! See you in the new year, I hope!

Also, this:

Thanks so much, Molly! Yeah, for whatever reason it's not on anyone's radar. I'm not good at self-promotion (it gives me a rash) so I'm doing my best now!

My new novel is out a week from today — tough timing because of the election & uh, you know, the world. With book reviews an extinct species, it's hard to get the word out. So tell your friends! Meanwhile, I've started the next one, folkish horror set in a bog at a remote Maine hunting camp. Onward!

Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it — a slight shift from Hill House (though still another big house or two) …

RIP Cheetah Chrome. I saw the Dead Boys in 1970s DC & they were great. Always dug this Stones cover, from their second, more polished album, though nothing beats their first and ”Sonic Reducer” (original version was back when he was with Rocket from the Tombs). None of those guys made old bones …

A family member once observed, not unkindly and also accurately, that in childhood photos, I look like a little girl in a Roz Chast cartoon. This still often holds as an adult.

RIP Duncan Sheik, way too young.

My new book is out next month, 3+ years in the writing. Was it worth it??? Now’s your chance to let me know! So far it’s got raves from PW, Kirkus, and Booklisr, whew. It’s on pre-order at 25% off today through Friday.

I love Star Trek. There, I said it. Grew up watching it from the first episode and still catch it on planes and in hotel rooms, where it always seems to be on, in some version. And I'd love to see Shatner take on Thiel. Amok time!

Sic transit Gloria. “At my age, in this still hierarchical time, people often ask me if I’m ‘passing the torch. I explain that I’m keeping my torch, thank you very much — and I’m using it to light the torches of others.”

Broken up to learn that Cassandra Wilson has died — such an incredible artist, always pushing the limits of what her voice could do. I was just listening to her a few nights ago. Too many losses.

An oldie but a goodie. Can't recall source so feel free to add if you know.

RIP Dolly Parton

I first read this in 2000 but it's still a great essay, with links to JC's work for the Boston Review.

Thank you, Stephanie — done.

I'm so glad you published his work, Gavin — a gift to readers.

Yes! I always loved that line — such a gift to the reader!

I wrote often about Crowley's novels over the years, including this from the Village Voice in 2000, about Daemonomania.

John Crowley has died, a much-loved friend & perhaps the most brilliant writer of our time. I recall the sense of immanence I felt upon reading Aegypt nearly 40 years ago, doors opening endlessly in front of me. We are blessed to have lived in his world & to have his work now that's he's left it.

Another deep sigh. I remember three decades ago being on or watching con panels, with topics like "Can Women Write Science Fiction/Fantasy/etc." Depressing to think the needle hasn't moved, though renaming genres is always a popular pastime, in fiction as in breakfast cereal.

I loved that novel!!!

RIP Carlo Ginzburg whose remarkable body of work, some of it focused on the Benandanti, influenced John Crowley, Paul Park,and me, to name a few. A Good Walker, indeed.

Congrats!!! Can’t wait to read it!

DEAD BUT DREAMING OF ELECTRIC SHEEP in the NY Mag! nymag.com/article/best...