“Perfect Day” – From Lou Reed to Susan Boyle
As a longtime fan of Lou Reed, I was amazed and astonished to turn on the TV this morning to see Susan Boyle standing majestically on the Today Show plaza with a white-robed children’s choir behind her, singing Reed’s 1972 … Continue reading
“Lucas Manson” Review by Brizmus
Another book blog review of “Lucas Manson” was posted online today. It’s at Brizmus Blogs Books. Here is an excerpt: “Lucas Manson is a solid, extraordinarily creative story. It’s engaging and refreshing in a totally unexpected way. It’s a totally … Continue reading
Thomas Hauck, Editor: Detail in Fiction
As I mentioned in my previous blog, writers of fiction often grapple with the question of detail: how much, what kind, and how far off the narrative track you can stray in order to present an irresistible tidbit of information … Continue reading
Why I Wrote “Lucas Manson” by Thomas Hauck
Sometimes it’s a good idea for authors to keep mum about their motivations; but other times it seems as though a little explanation may help. One of my favorite books is “Dracula.” I must confess that I have little interest … Continue reading
“The Shimmer” Review
This weekend I was at the local Stop & Shop supermarket and I picked up a copy of David Morrell’s “The Shimmer,” a techno-thriller published in 2009. It’s built around a complex plot involving mysterious lights in the prairie near … Continue reading
“The Odyssey” – Essay by Thomas Hauck
Every once in a while it’s a good idea to pick up an old classic that you haven’t read since high school and give it a chance to either impress or bore, as the case may be. Last week I … Continue reading
“Lucas Manson” Review by Sarah Jahier
Thanks to Sarah Jahier on her blog “Fatally Yours” for her very positive review of “Lucas Manson”: “Lucas Manson first starts as a typical crazy cult/serial killer/police procedural novel ? still interesting and well-written, but nonetheless a little bland. However, … Continue reading
“Lucas Manson” Revised Edition by Thomas Hauck
Thanks to everyone who has commented on my new literary horror thriller “Lucas Manson.” When I created the original skull cover, I wanted it to really leap out at you; I was applying the same ethic that has worked well … Continue reading