Jun 01, 2015 his linked book of short stories, island fog, published by lavender ink in new orleans, was named by library journal as one of the top 15 indie fiction titles of 2014. John vanderslice is the author of island fog lavender ink, a collection of ten stories and two novellas set on nantucket island, named by library journal as one of the top 15 indie fiction titles of 2014. Vanderslice is the author of island fog, a collection of ten stories and two novellas. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The last days of oscar wilde by john vanderslice kirkus. Island fog is a collection of linked short fictions by veteran storyteller john vanderslice. We are proud to announce that island of fog by keith robinson is a b. The eleven linked stories in island fog all take place on nantucket, a small island 49 square miles 30 miles off the coast of massachusetts. Introducing guest blogger john vanderslice, author of island fog. Island fog by john vanderslice is an intriguing and dark collection of eleven short stories and since i enjoy the darker side of things i enjoyed it. It was his first time at the festival, and he has since written up his impressions, both of the festival itself and the panel on research that lania knight, gm palmer, and. We chat about poetry, sports literature, and plenty more. View john vanderslices profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Jan 16, 2018 an interview with john vanderslice to bring the scene vividly alive in your mind and then to transfer that vividness to the reader takes imagination.
This is my favorite book subscription program not only do you get the scheduled signed first edition, but you also get an eclectic range of local goodies included in the package. Jan 17, 2018 john vanderslice is the author of island fog lavender ink, a collection of ten stories and two novellas set on nantucket island, named by library journal as one of the top 15 indie fiction titles of 2014. John vanderslice, author of island fog, on tour january. Join us in celebrating the release of john vanderslices historical novel, the last days of oscar wilde. John vanderslice 9781935084419 a chilling tourdeforce worthy of chesterton or borges.
Wed like to invite you to join malverns linebreak poetry book club. Introducing guest blogger john vanderslice late last night. This tells you that this book is well worth your time and money. Tied together by a place and its history, the collection tells the story of nantucket island through the desperate lives and conflicts, hopes and sorrows of its inhabitants. In vanderslices new collection, the eponymous fog is a metaphor for moral ambiguity. That unseen place out there on the mainland where something terrible happened years ago. Fog island is a 1945 american mysterysuspense film directed by terry o. John visits nantucket island for the first time since the publication of island fog. Oct 06, 2014 john vanderslices island fog is far more than just a collection of stories.
Jan 27, 2015 the author, john vanderslice, has a unique voice of his own, something that becomes evident while reading the first story. His new book of short stories, island fog, published by lavender ink, is a linked collection, with every story set on nantucket island. John vanderslices island fog is far more than just a collection of stories. Guilty look provides an early set in 1795 example of bankers exploiting the justice system for personal gain. Jan 18, 2018 the following is from john vanderslices novel, the last days of oscar wilde. A native of the washington dc area, john has an mfa from george mason university and a phd from the university of. Scroll to the bottom to enter the giveaway of his latest book, the last days of oscar wilde.
His book of linked short stories island fog lavender ink was named by library journal as one of the top 15 indie fiction titles of 2014. Oct 01, 2014 two centuries of strange on nantucket island. Your two previous booksisland fog and days on fire. Island fog is a thematic, novellength collection of stories, all set on nantucket island, massachusetts. About john vanderslice john vanderslice is the author of island fog lavender ink, a collection of ten stories and two novellas set on nantucket island, named by library journal as one of the top 15 indie fiction titles of 2014. Good luck with the book, which, as i think this interview shows, is a sensitive and thoughtful imaginative recreation of wildes final years.
If you could be an extra on a tv show or movie, what would it be and what would you be doing. John vanderslice has published almost seventy short stories in literary journals and anthologies. The haunting, often surreal stories are tied together by the island. John vanderslice hails from southern maryland, specifically the eccentric community of moyaone, which was developed in the 1950sand 60s by a fearless crew of overeducated, wannabe hippies and antisocial survivalists escaping from washington dc and its ruthlessly expanding white collar suburbs. John vanderslice after graduating, he worked as a writer for a major insurance corporation in washington, dc. I enjoyed visiting nantucket through different centuries and enjoyed the historical aspect of the book. Strange things happen in john vanderslices island fog, sometimes under the mysterious cover of fog and sometimes out in the open. John vanderslice teaches in the mfa program at the university of central arkansas, where he also serves as associate editor of. Island of fog book 1 by keith robinson, paperback barnes. Click to share on twitter opens in new window click to share on facebook opens in new window.
His historical novel the last days of oscar wilde is forthcoming in january 2018 from burlesque press. The stories of island fog are linked together by the setting of nantucket island and the theme of the stories themselves and they range from 1795 to 2005 so the historical aspect of this. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading island fog. Its a book that still haunts me after having finished it. Jan 14, 2015 today i welcome historical fiction virtual book tours back to the blog with an historical fiction mystery. In vanderslice s new collection, the eponymous fog is a metaphor for moral ambiguity. Island fog by john vanderslice authors spotlight because. Island fog short story collection honors and awards.
Paperback, first, 288 pages published october 1st 2014 by lavender ink. John vanderslice is a writer from maryland and residing in arkansas. May 26, 2015 introducing guest blogger john vanderslice, author of island fog. Hosted by malvernian julie poole, this is a reading group. I met john vanderslice, author of island fog and professor at uca, at the hands on literary festival which just took place in new orleans. He also writes and publishes poetry, nonfiction, and oneact plays. The nature of truth, by sergio troncoso, arte publico press. Island fog by john vanderslice for a tlc book tour. John vanderslice is our guest blogger for june 1st. From the opening chapters of the first story in this collection guilty look to the last words of the last story, i was hooked on john vanderslices writing voice, and on his. His historical novel the last days of oscar wilde will be published by.
John vanderslice describes the hands on festival daniel. He is author of books island fog, days on fire, and burnt norway, and blog payperazzi. The following is from john vanderslices novel, the last days of oscar wilde. John vanderslice, author of the last days of oscar wilde. John vanderslice hails from southern maryland, specifically the eccentric community of moyaone, which was developed in the 1950sand 60s by a fearless crew of overeducated, wannabe hippies and antisocial survivalists escaping from washington dc. And today im here to sing the praises of johns new book of linked short stories set on nantucket, massachusetts. John vanderslice talks to garry craig powell about his new novel, the last days of oscar wilde. Vanderslices wilde is not the quippy, theatrical figure a reader might expect. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. John vanderslice teaches creative writing at the university of central arkansas.
Last year, after the first day of fictionwriting class, a studentshe was an older student, a nontraditionalcame up to me and explained, rather shyly, how much she loved my book of stories island fog. The eleven stories of island fog are connected by both geography and theme. John vanderslice is a writer of vision and this is a haunting, essential collection. Along the way, i inform readers as to the many concerns, headaches, and joys that accompany one who takes up the challenge of writing historical fiction. The film stars b movie horror film regulars george zucco and lionel atwill.
The course of true love in the real world of the faerie queene, book four. Introducing guest blogger john vanderslice late last. John vanderslice teaches in the mfa program at the university of central arkansas. I, of course, was flattered to do so, and told her this. On tuesday, august 11, he signs copies of the book at the historic mitchells book corner in downtown nantucket. John vanderslice hails from southern maryland, specifically the eccentric community of moyaone, which was developed in the 1950s, and populated in the 60s and 70s, by a fearless crew of overeducated, wannabe hippies and antisocial survivalists escaping from washington dc and its ruthlessly expanding white collar suburbs. A native of the washington dc area, john has an mfa from george mason university and a phd from the university of louisianalafayette ull. In this blog, i chronicle my progress on yellow, a historical novel based on the life of vincent van gogh.
Jan 01, 2015 island fog by john vanderslice published. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. His linked book of short stories island fog lavender ink was named by library journal as one of the. I hope readers feel to comment on any topic i raise, that they will share their own insight and experience, thus only. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Mythical creatures, shapeshifters, and magic a gripping fantasy series for preteens, tweens, and adults, perfect for fans of harry potter, percy jackson, and narnia.
It was based on the 1937 play angel island by bernadine bernie angus. My linked short story collection island fog every story of which is set on nantucket island. The final novella, island fog, is chilling tourdeforce in which we find ourselves in a place so far from reality that, like its hapless and trapped protagonist, we wonder if we are doomed to play parts in someone elses fantasies forever. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Folks, please give a warm welcome to historical fiction author john vanderslice. John vanderslice, author of island fog, on tour january 2015. Island fog is a thematic, novellength collection of. Jan 07, 2015 strange things happen in john vanderslices island fog, sometimes under the mysterious cover of fog and sometimes out in the open. A recent ex convict named leo grainer socalled in the credits, but in fact. She wanted me to know that she would like me to sign the book. Today i welcome historical fiction virtual book tours back to the blog with an historical fiction mystery. With readings from john vanderslice and lucas schaefer.
John vanderslice definitely has an exquisite way with words, thoughts, and feelings. His new book of short stories, island fog, published by lavender ink, is a linked collection, with every story set on nantucket island, massachusetts. New york times bestselling fantasy author piers anthony from his july 2009 website newsletter. His linked book of short stories, island fog, published by lavender ink in new orleans, was named by library journal as one of the top 15 indie fiction titles of 2014. Set at the turn of the 20th century, just before the great war, this mystery takes place. This is why history and historical fiction are two separate genres. John vanderslice professor of creative writing university. John vanderslice business profile university of central.
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