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~Post by MysteryPeople's Scott M. I was introduced to Daniel Woodrell's work through many of my favorite authors, so it only seemed fitting that we invite some of those writers to join him to discuss his new short story collection, The Outlaw Album, tomorrow night (Saturday, October 22nd, 7pm.) Getting ready for the event this … Continue reading Daniel Woodrell: A Writer’s Writer
The Outlaw Album, the new book by Daniel Woodrell, one of Scott's favorite authors (in other words, an author he can't stop talking about to customers, booksellers, his Mom, anyone who will listen) hit shelves today. If the name Woodrell rings a bell, it's probably for one of two reasons: (1) You saw the movie … Continue reading Daniel Woodrell’s ‘The Outlaw Album’ Is On Sale Today – Scott (of course) Has an Opinion
~Post by MysteryPeople Crime Fiction Coordinator Scott M. Frank Bill's Crimes In Southern Indiana has become one of my favorite books this year. A strong mix of visceral pulp and real blue collar life, these connected short stories work as a snapshot of people living on the edge in today's rural America. No matter how … Continue reading MysteryPeople Q&A with Crime Fiction Author Frank Bill
Here's what you can buy today that you couldn't buy yesterday. Blurbs courtesy of the books' publishers: HARDCOVER FICTION We the Animals by Justin Torres Justin Torres will be here at BookPeople speaking and signing We the Animals on Tuesday, October 25th, 7p. In this highly anticipated novella, three brothers tear their way through childhood— … Continue reading New Releases
MysteryPeople Pick for August: Crimes in Southern Indiana: Stories by Frank Bill Frank Bill has been building quite a buzz around him. His rough and tumble stories have been published in some of the best online crime zines like Beat To A Pulp and Crime Factory and he has been praised by the likes of … Continue reading MysteryPeople Pick of the Month: ‘Crimes in Southern Indiana’
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