On “Lights Out” and Interview with Nate Southard!

Nate Southard is brutal.  His writing is tight and visceral.  In the short time I've been exposed to his work, I've devoured almost everything he's published.  He's brought us the cruelty of Just Like Hell, a view from the end of the world in This Little Light of Mine, and the will to survive the …

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Happy New Year and the Best Books of 2011

First off faithful readers, Happy New Year!  Things are already looking up for 2012 (except for my book buying ban for part of the year).  I hope everyone has a good year and we don't die on December 21st like the crazies think we are.  I will prepare myself and consume mass quantities of rum …

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