Cone Zero reviewed

[realthog]

D.F. Lewis's anthology Cone Zero, in which I have a story, has been reviewed by David Hebblethwaite (thisplacehere) over on the Serendipity site. His conclusion:

What difference does it make not knowing who wrote which of these stories? Speaking personally, I'm not sure, because I'm unfamiliar with the work of all the listed authors (bar one) anyway. However, the stories in the book are what really count, and... Well, I'm usually wary of saying things like this, but I expect to see Cone Zero on the lists of this year's best anthologies. It will richly deserve any such place.

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[sarcobatus.livejournal.com]

I understand completely our need to suspend this discussion, and will do so immediately.

As for literary transgressions, transgressions they are not, as I read these literary liberties as poetic license, and find them everywhere I go when reading. For example, Patrick McGrath uses comma splices here and there in his wonderful novel, Asylum, to emphasize imagery and concept.

Point of view narrative and voice also lend themselves to greater license, and it is in a writer's use of license, part of which is style, that I also look for clues.

You are a peerless, writer, Paul, among those who know precisely where and how to break the rules effectively and impressively.

I look forward to your quiz. ;)

[realthog.livejournal.com]

You're really quite expert at this flattery business, aren't you, J? Now, if you could only start up a correspondence course to which Pam might subscribe . . .

[sarcobatus.livejournal.com]

I have mastered the gift of freely expressing my affection for and admiration of those about whom I care -- and those whose company I enjoy.

Of course, unlike Pam, I don't have to live with you. ;P

And anyway, Paul, you are truly a good writer. And I ain't talkin' flattery, dude.