I often feel like the timing on these weekly reports is all wrong. I constantly find myself on the verge of doing something new and exciting that I can almost tell you about in this space, but not quite yet. No matter. I’m sure I’ll be hooting my trap off about some new writing very shortly.
In the meantime, check out the work of my very talented friends:
This week, the Internet finally got a look at some pages from Corey Lewis‘ Longshot story for Marvel. Naturally, his version of the character differs a bit from what you might be used to, but Longshot is probably the most Corey character in the Marvel Universe. It’s a good fit, and I can’t wait to read the rest. You’ll be able to find it in Marvel’s Strange Tales #3.
The first book of J.C. Hutchins‘ epic sci-fi thriller trilogy, 7th Son, hits bookstores on Tuesday. It’s been a years-long road for Hutch to get this ambitious novel into print, and it’ll be a blast to see it on shelves. To mark the release of the book, a new interview I did with J.C. will run on SuicideGirls.com. I’ll be sure to link it here as soon as it’s up. If you aren’t yet familiar with J.C.’s fiction, you can grab a PDF of the novel for free on release day, catch the serialized version on BoingBoing right now, or listen to the whole trilogy as a podcast.
Meaghan O’Connell seems to be somewhat embarrassed about being interviewed by Stephen Elliott for The Rumpus. I think she proves herself charming, funny, and … you know, just so MeaghanO.
You may have already caught this if you follow my tumblr, but Jacob Ferguson has put a selection of his paintings up for sale. You should probably just stop reading this and buy one right now because (a) they’re awesome and (b) when Jacob is famous, you can totally brag about having one.
Musical Interlude
Bang Bang Eche – 4 To The Floor
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Gin Wigmore and made some offhand comment about how there’s more to music in New Zealand than Flight of the Conchords and The Front Lawn. For everyone who thought I was either being unfair to Gin or unfair to New Zealand: how about some Bang Bang Eche, then?
This is 4 To The Floor, from BBE’s self-titled EP (which, incidentally, you can get for free at their website). On this track, they sound a lot like a looser, more energetic version of Foals, which isn’t a bad thing, by any means.
I’ve heard their upcoming EP, SONIC DEATH CUNTTT, and it lives up to the promise of Four To The Floor, although it takes things in a slightly more electronic direction. More on that when it comes out early next month.
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