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On Rating Books

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Gordon

You may have noticed that I read a lot of four- and five-star books. That’s not me being generous with my ratings, it’s because most were prequalified recommendations from those whose tastes I trust. Neo-noir, crime fiction, southern gothic, literary … Continue reading →

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The Soul Consortium

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Gordon

I can’t remember the last time I read a sci-fi novel (not a big genre reader in general, aside from crime fiction). Even with films and television, my sci-fi tastes always lean to character-driven stuff, like Gattaca, BSG, Children of … Continue reading →

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LitReactor Book Club: Flashover

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Gordon

The readers and writers at the excellent LitReactor have chosen my novel Flashover for discussion in their community forum next month. I’ll be lurking in the shadows and answering some questions as they go, then participating more actively later in … Continue reading →

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Booked Podcast reviews Flashover

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Gordon

Normally I wouldn’t give every review its own post, but this is a really good one. Aside from the fact that they loved it (spoiler?), it’s a detailed look at the novel from several angles, making connections I wouldn’t have … Continue reading →

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Will I Am but Will I Be?

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Gordon

Today as I sat on a park bench scribbling in a Moleskine and trying not to appear suspicious (difficult for a single male my age), irony washed over me as I flashed back to the book I’d read earlier this … Continue reading →

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