I have to be careful when I pick up something of Kelly's, as it is always, always a call to creative action; her particular subspecies of magic makes me want to drop everything and make the art of my life RIGHT THEN, and also to grab a lance and hit the hills and hassle someone who's hassling a dragon, or something. SEE YOU ON THE THIRTEENTH.
I'm just looking at Substack for the first time--and I love your entry title. The Best Novel of 2024? Of course it will be. Congratulations, and thanks for spreading the confidence!
I totally agree with you that Sam is a better interviewer than Terry!!!! Tanya Mosley is doing really great things at Fresh Air though. Maybe I just love warm, kind voices. 🥹
Well I bloody loved reading this, about someone I’ve never heard of. Going to read Lull right now. I thank you.
I’m back. Oh my god oh my god oh my god. https://weirdfictionreview.com/2014/06/lull/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
Wow - Thank you!
I have to be careful when I pick up something of Kelly's, as it is always, always a call to creative action; her particular subspecies of magic makes me want to drop everything and make the art of my life RIGHT THEN, and also to grab a lance and hit the hills and hassle someone who's hassling a dragon, or something. SEE YOU ON THE THIRTEENTH.
I'm just looking at Substack for the first time--and I love your entry title. The Best Novel of 2024? Of course it will be. Congratulations, and thanks for spreading the confidence!
I totally agree with you that Sam is a better interviewer than Terry!!!! Tanya Mosley is doing really great things at Fresh Air though. Maybe I just love warm, kind voices. 🥹
Also, as an English teacher I’m always looking for new short stories to bring to my students!!! Can’t wait to check out your recs!
Cannot wait to read.
Thank you for the wonderful suggestion! I have never heard of her, but I ordered the book and can’t wait to read it!
SOLD! I was unfamiliar with Kelly Link’s work, but not for long!
What a delicious sounding person! Will read and Sam Frogoso is the best!!
What n amazing recommendation. I’ve never come across Kelly before but will absolutely be looking up her work. Thank you.
I was just wishing for something to be excited about, and in one newsletter I have a new book and a new podcast to check out, so exciting!
Several years ago, an ensemble in Chicago did a short opera based on Kelly Link's work. It was incredible!
https://dailynorthwestern.com/2017/10/18/ae/northwestern-alumnae-direct-compose-opera-monodramas-female-identity/
INCREDIBLE
She is a WONDER.
I’m sold!
Well, now I MUST read Kelly Link!!!!! Thank you so much for this! xo
It's just so great.
I’m about 1/4th in and I love it so.
don't you JUST! <3