My forthcoming novel I Am Providence (pre-order now for August release!) received a starred review from Booklist, which reads, in part:
This smart, fun novel is filled with hilarious satire. The story takes an honest look at Lovecraft’s troubling legacy of racism and sexism and how it comes into play during this current revival in his popularity, but you can also feel Mamatas’ true affection for the author and the larger community of misfit horror authors.
The BL reviewer also extended her comments on her own website, writing: ...the entire book reads like a Lovecraft tale with the other protagonist caught up in the nightmare. Such a smart and fun book. But what is its genre? Ultimately I think I would put it in horror because it ends up open on Colleen’s fate (but the mystery is solved for readers) and it is very chilling, but the mystery is solid and would be enjoyed by those readers too.
She also tweeted to her librarian followers about the three books she reviewed this month:
Publishers Weekly was less enthusiastic about the amateur sleuth/mystery elements, but after some plot discussion (which it gets a bit wrong, but purposefully to avoid spoilers I believe), agrees that Mamatas provides a heartfelt homage to Lovecraft lore, perfectly captures the antics of conventioneers, and comments on the cutthroat politics of online publishing and the recent discussions of Lovecraft’s bigoted views.
In non-novel but yes-writing news, the latest issue of Dark Discoveries is available for purchase. It's the "war and apocalypse" issue. I was asked to write a story of "military horror" and so visit the Polish-Bolshevik war in "The Great Armored Train." There's also and interview with and an excerpt from the latest novel by Joe Hill.
This smart, fun novel is filled with hilarious satire. The story takes an honest look at Lovecraft’s troubling legacy of racism and sexism and how it comes into play during this current revival in his popularity, but you can also feel Mamatas’ true affection for the author and the larger community of misfit horror authors.
The BL reviewer also extended her comments on her own website, writing: ...the entire book reads like a Lovecraft tale with the other protagonist caught up in the nightmare. Such a smart and fun book. But what is its genre? Ultimately I think I would put it in horror because it ends up open on Colleen’s fate (but the mystery is solved for readers) and it is very chilling, but the mystery is solid and would be enjoyed by those readers too.
She also tweeted to her librarian followers about the three books she reviewed this month:
RL3Ts-- if you can only get 1, get @NMamatas. This book is horror and mystery with tons of #fandom love and satire https://t.co/H6Uaq9l0sA
— Becky Spratford (@RAforAll) July 8, 2016
Publishers Weekly was less enthusiastic about the amateur sleuth/mystery elements, but after some plot discussion (which it gets a bit wrong, but purposefully to avoid spoilers I believe), agrees that Mamatas provides a heartfelt homage to Lovecraft lore, perfectly captures the antics of conventioneers, and comments on the cutthroat politics of online publishing and the recent discussions of Lovecraft’s bigoted views.
In non-novel but yes-writing news, the latest issue of Dark Discoveries is available for purchase. It's the "war and apocalypse" issue. I was asked to write a story of "military horror" and so visit the Polish-Bolshevik war in "The Great Armored Train." There's also and interview with and an excerpt from the latest novel by Joe Hill.