I hope readers feel to comment on any topic i raise, that they will share their own insight and experience, thus only broadening the. 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. John gallaher is the author of the books of poetry, gentlemen in turbans, ladies in cauls, the little book of guesses, and map of the folded world, as well as the free online chapbook, guidebook from blue hour press, and, with with the poet g. A native of the washington dc area, john vanderslice has an. The film stars b movie horror film regulars george zucco and lionel atwill. Paperback, first, 288 pages published october 1st 2014 by lavender ink. 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.
John vanderslices island fog is far more than just a collection of stories. John vanderslice teaches in the mfa program at the university of central arkansas. First edition, first printing, with this title listed last on the front dj flap and previous titles page. Scroll to the bottom to enter the giveaway of his latest book, the last days of oscar wilde. Island fog is a thematic, novellength collection of stories, all set on nantucket island, massachusetts. The eleven stories of island fog are connected by both geography and theme. 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.
Strange things happen in john vanderslices island fog, sometimes under the mysterious cover of fog and sometimes out in the open. Island fog short story collection honors and awards. Vanderslice is the author of island fog, a collection of ten stories and two novellas. John vanderslice books writer author professor arkansas. Books by john vanderslice author of island fog goodreads. His linked book of short stories island fog lavender ink was named by library journal as one of the top 15 indie. The island of fog book series by multiple authors includes books island of fog, labyrinth of fire, mountain of whispers, and several more.
The last days of oscar wilde by john vanderslice kirkus. Every story is set on nantucket island, massachusetts, and together they span a period of nantucket history from 1795 to 2005, with four different centuries represented. John vanderslice, author of island fog, on tour january. He is the author of island fog, named by library journal as one of the top. Jan 07, 2015 strange things happen in john vanderslices island fog, sometimes under the mysterious cover of fog and sometimes out in the open.
Oscar wilde is struggling through his final years in paris. Lavender ink april 28, 2014 island fog is a thematic, novellength collection of stories, all set on nantucket island, massachusetts. 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 its ruthlessly expanding white collar suburbs. Island fog is a collection of linked short fictions by veteran storytell. 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. A collectors copy of this long out of print gothichistorical romance. Jan 18, 2018 the following is from john vanderslices novel, the last days of oscar wilde. And today im here to sing the praises of johns new book of linked short stories set on nantucket, massachusetts. Vanderslices wilde is not the quippy, theatrical figure a reader might expect. His book the last days of oscar wilde, published by. John vanderslice is our guest blogger for june 1st.
John vanderslice, author of island fog, on tour january 2015. Island fog is a collection of linked short fictions by veteran storyteller john vanderslice. This is why history and historical fiction are two separate genres. John vanderslice is a writer from maryland and residing in arkansas. John vanderslice is a professor in the department of film, theatre, and creative writing at the university of central arkansas, where he and i were colleagues from the fall of 2004 until the spring of 2017, when i retired from teaching john has an mfa from george mason university and a phd from the university of lousianalafayette. Jan 01, 2015 island fog by john vanderslice published. The haunting, often surreal stories are tied together by the island. There is an uncommon power to this collection, which feels a good deal more potent than the sum of its parts.
Folks, please give a warm welcome to historical fiction author john vanderslice. John vanderslice teaches creative writing at the university of central arkansas. Nantucket as we know it began as an english settlement relatively early in the colonial period of the united states. John vanderslice talks to garry craig powell about his new novel, the last days of oscar wilde. See the complete island of fog series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Ohana one of the best books ive ever read holly collect all the books in the island of fog series. John vanderslice definitely has an exquisite way with words, thoughts, and feelings. Introducing guest blogger john vanderslice, author of island fog.
The nature of truth, by sergio troncoso, arte publico press. 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. 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. 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. Dana literary society award for excellence in short fiction, 2005. 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. Waldrep your father on the train of ghosts, boa, 2011. John vanderslice has books on goodreads with 1173 ratings.
A native of the washington dc area, john has an mfa from george mason university and a phd from the university of louisianalafayette ull. May 26, 2015 john vanderslice is our guest blogger for june 1st. The author, john vanderslice, has a unique voice of his own, something that becomes evident while reading the first story. With more than eighty publications in journals such as. In this blog, i chronicle my progress on yellow, a historical novel based on the life of vincent van gogh. It was based on the 1937 play angel island by bernadine bernie angus. Today i welcome historical fiction virtual book tours back to the blog with an historical fiction mystery. Island fog by john vanderslice authors spotlight because. As the title suggests, your new book, the last days of oscar wilde, is historical fiction. The following is from john vanderslices novel, the last days of oscar. 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. 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.
Introducing guest blogger john vanderslice late last night. Fog island is a 1945 american mysterysuspense film directed by terry o. John vanderslice is the author of island fog lavender ink, a collection of. We chat about poetry, sports literature, and plenty more. Vanderslice is the author of island fog, a collection of ten stories and.
John vanderslice, author of the last days of oscar wilde, on. Island fog by john vanderslice for a tlc book tour. Jan 27, 2015 the author, john vanderslice, has a unique voice of his own, something that becomes evident while reading the first story. He is author of books island fog, days on fire, and burnt norway, and blog payperazzi. Oct 01, 2014 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. Island of fog book 1 by keith robinson, paperback barnes. A recent ex convict named leo grainer socalled in the credits, but in fact. In vanderslices new collection, the eponymous fog is a metaphor for moral ambiguity. John vanderslice is a writer of vision and this is a haunting, essential collection. Set at the turn of the 20th century, just before the great war, this mystery takes place. That unseen place out there on the mainland where something terrible happened years ago. A native of the washington dc area, john vanderslice has an mfa from george. Honorable mention, taproot press short fiction award, 1997. Introducing guest blogger john vanderslice late last.
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