Author Archives: Gordon

About Gordon

Gordon Highland is the author of the novels Flashover and Major Inversions, with short stories in such publications as Word Riot, Black Heart, Noir at the Bar Vol. 2, and Warmed and Bound, among others. He lives in the Kansas City area, where he makes videos by day and music by night.

The Tobacco-Stained Sky

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Gordon

A couple of years ago, I read Andrez Bergen’s excellent post-apocalyptic sci-noir novel Tobacco-Stained Mountain Goat, and began a correspondence with the author, interviewing him for The Velvet and keeping in touch all friendly-like, as we do. A few books … Continue reading →

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UPDATED: Books and Booze Live

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Gordon

UPDATE: Here’s a video of my reading, with two stories. Yes, I was fairly inebriated by this point. That’s right, having just celebrated their first anniversary as a podcast, the Books and Booze crew is throwing down with a shindig … Continue reading →

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The Booked. Anthology

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Gordon

First of all, if you’ve never listened to Booked. Podcast before, I’ll wait while you get clicky and download some eps. Or stream it—whatever—just get it in you by any means. Odds are good they’ve reviewed something you’re thinking about … Continue reading →

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“Ephemeralia” at Black Heart Magazine

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Gordon

Got a new (flash fiction) short story for you, called “Ephemeralia,” which Black Heart Magazine deemed fit for publication. Stick around and read some other tales of literary rebellion while you’re there. [Note: the site is assuredly not porn, though … Continue reading →

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Gas Up the Stair Car

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Gordon

I was gonna do this whole post about evolving media distribution, and how I dig the new Netflix model because it allows me to shotgun series the way I prefer. But I already pretty much covered that with my House … Continue reading →

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AWP 2013 — Boston

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Gordon

Usually, this is where I would regale you with tales of torporific panels led by respected authors, new writerly techniques learned, rockstar-studded reading events, and sweaty hands shook. This recap will contain none of those. Okay, very few of those. … Continue reading →

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“Speed Ramp” story at Word Riot

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Gordon

The February 2013 issue of Word Riot features my flash-fiction* story “Speed Ramp,” about a homeless Indian boy with a flanging disorder, wherein his perception of time speeds and slows. It was partly inspired by the music video for “Guttersnipe” … Continue reading →

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“The Sacred and Profane”

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Gordon

I wouldn’t usually devote an entire post to one measly little song, but I’m inordinately proud of this one. “The Sacred and Profane” dates back 10 years, when I originally one-man-banded it in a metallic style. Always dug it, but … Continue reading →

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Leah Rhyne interview

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Gordon

Leah Rhyne, author of the Undead America series, lowered her Louisville Slugger and caught her breath long enough to ask me some writerly questions over at her site (apologies if you were expecting reversed roles; I never know how to … Continue reading →

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“Shivaree” story at ManArchy

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Gordon

Just in time for Halloween, ManArchy staff authors contributed a week’s worth of quick scary/spooky stories to set the mood and prickle your nape hairs in this witching season. Mine’s called “Shivaree” and warns about getting nosy with some noisy … Continue reading →

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