by Jason Fischer | Aug 22, 2014 | Reviews
Hey folks! Have had fun during Author August (especially my visit to Flinders University yesterday) but I’ll blog about everything in earnest when August is done and dusted.
In the meantime, I’ve just spotted another Fischery review in the wild, this time from my long-beloved Antipodean SF. 10 years ago to the month they published my first short story, now they are reviewing my book of short stories! Lovely circular serendipity, that.
Anywho, of my book EVERYTHING IS A GRAVEYARD, reviewer Jean M Gordon says:
“I’m not generally a fan of the macabre, and I tend to like my post-apocalypses full of triumphant remnants of humanity. I am, however, a fan of things done extremely well, and this book fits the bill.”
“Fischer has created several distinct worlds in this short book. Some completely unfamiliar, many quintessentially Australian, and a couple that beg for their own full length story to explore their potential complexity. All of them are vividly drawn and memorable. Possibly too memorable.”
Thanks Jean! For the rest of the review, please click on the following link:
http://www.antisf.com.au/antisf-reviews/1417-everything-is-a-graveyard-by-jason-fischer
These folks are wonderful and gave me my start, so make sure to stop by and read the other stories and reviews – fun awaits you!
by Jason Fischer | Jul 24, 2014 | Appearances, Pimping, Uncategorized
August seems to be the time of year I crawl out from under my rock, put on a pair of pants and make some public appearances. This year being no exception, I shall be at the following events:
- Collins Booksellers, Edwardstown – National Bookshop Day (9th August , 1:30pm-2:30pm)
- Flinders University, Writers and Their Worlds – (21st August, 12pm)
- Dymocks, Adelaide (23rd August, 12pm)
At each of these events I’ll be selling the new print run of my zombie apocalypse novel “Quiver” (snazzy new cover as pictured below) and my short story collection “Everything is a Graveyard”. The Flinders University event is part of a series of intimate author talks, and I’m really looking forward to chatting to folks about my experiences with writing, dispense some hard-won advice, and generally chat about word-wrangling.
If you find yourself in the neighbourhood, drop by and say gudday!
by Jason Fischer | May 22, 2014 | Reviews
I have loved Aurealis Magazine for a long, long time (I think I’ve still got issue #2 somewhere). It was a great moment when I sold them a story, and they’ve published three of mine now. This was one of my go-to sources when I was first learning about Australian genre writers, and I always got a kick out of the extra material – the reviews, the occasional essay, and of course all the gorgeous artwork.
So it’s especially awesome to see these folks print a review of my short story collection “Everything is a Graveyard” (from Ticonderoga Publications).
Reviewer Alex Stevenson of Aurealis Magazine says:
“Jason Fischer’s new collection of short stories, Everything is a Graveyard, might perhaps be more accurately titled ‘Everything is going to kill you’. Featuring dimension-shifting, soul-sucking witches, a ravening horde of undead camels, and murderous, amputation-happy rednecks—among other things—Everything is a Graveyard is full of messy endings for the few poor souls who inhabit its post- apocalyptic worlds.”
and
“Tremendously imaginative and a great deal of fun, Everything is a Graveyard makes up for what it lacks in depth with buckets of gore, thrills, and laughs. Zombies, classic Australiana, violence and black humour all abound, and fans of schlock horror should find a lot to enjoy.”
The rest of the review can be read here:
http://aurealisblog.wordpress.com/2014/05/21/aurealis/
Further information about Aurealis Magazine itself can be found here – honestly, it’s just a great read:
http://www.aurealis.com.au/
by Jason Fischer | Mar 21, 2014 | Reviews
In the latest issue of Black Static, reviewer Peter Tennant analyses a fat stack of Australian genre books, and gives a thorough review of many new works, including my short-story collection “Everything is a Graveyard”.
Peter says “Of all these writers, Jason Fischer is the one who, to my outsider sensibility at least, feels the most Australian, with stories that simply couldn’t happen anywhere other than a land down under…an engaging and thoroughly enjoyable collection showcasing a strong new voice with a distinctive vision.”
To get the latest copy of Black Static (as usual, chock full of fiction, horror news, reviews and all that good stuff) grab a copy at your local newsagent, or it can be ordered online via this link:
http://ttapress.com/blackstatic/currentissue/
by Jason Fischer | Jan 2, 2014 | Reviews
The folks over at ScaryMinds have just released a review of my short story collection “Everything is a Graveyard”. About it they say:
“Jason Fischer’s first collection Everything Is A Graveyard is arguably the best release of tales to chill by this year. A very solid collection of post apocalyptic stories that have a uniqueness about them that will provide you with hours of entertainment while making you wonder why on earth this Author hasn’t released a collection previously. As expected Ticonderoga Publication have produced a polished release that simply states professionalism. Excellent release that is one of the must have books of 2013. Do not miss this collection, it’s destined for cult status, highest recommendation folks.”
10 stars out of 10. Plus many other very kind words by the reviewer. I’m quietly stunned. Best review ever! I always love it when people enjoy my stories, and get a thrill when someone takes the time to write a review.
To read the rest of the review (and see some of the other excellent reviews and content hosted on this site) click on the following link:
http://scaryminds.com/reviews/2013/book182.php
