WLW is a
recurring blog segment in which I highlight a book I have on my wish
list. Sometimes it's a new release, sometimes a beloved classic, and
sometimes it's a hidden gem.
Apex
Publications has a great track record as far as I'm concerned, so far
as publishing some very good books. I've read a half-dozen or more
and I haven't been disappointed yet. So when I heard that Fran
Friel had a short story collection, then heard it was published
by Apex, that cinched its spot on my wish list.
I've
read a few of Fran's stories here and there, and there's little doubt
as to why she's as accomplished as she is. The fact she has a
penchant for horror literature makes it all the better. I haven't
actually read one of her books before though, and I suspect I should
probably start with Mama's Boy and Other Dark Tales.
It's a collection of fourteen of her short stories and poems,
including her Stoker Award nominated novella, Mama's
Boy.
Now,
I'm not a fan of poetry. I don't hate
the stuff, but given the
choice I'll stick with the stories. Still, I am won over from time to
time, and if Fran is as good with the poetry as she is with the
stories, I'm more than willing to give it a chance.
Any poetry fans out there? How do like it
when authors blend poetry with fiction?
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