I’m also thrilled to report that Backcountry Magazine has given American Mythology a lovely review in their latest issue. As a hardcore skier back in my younger days, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on the latest issue of Backcountry. So it’s a real treat to see my book featured between its covers. Here’s the pull quote:

“[M]ore than just a story of searching for sasquatch . . . the resulting adventure is comedic and heartfelt with a few moments that verge on psychological horror. . . Woven throughout is a timely reminder of the sanctity of wild places.” 
—Backcountry Magazine

I'm absolutely thrilled to report that Men’s Health Magazine named American Mythology to its list of Most Anticipated Horror Books of 2025.

I never set out to write a horror novel, so it’s a true honor to be noticed alongside such legends of the genre as Stephen King and Stephen Graham Jones.

I recently had the great pleasure of helping all-star-Chicago-writer, Ben Tanzer launch his latest novel, The Missing. As part of the ceremonies, I got to guest host his pod This Podcast Will Change Your Life. In it, we continued our tradition of doing a live walk-n-talk through the streets of Chicago discussing writing, books, life, and partially severed fingertips via lawnmower. I urge you to check it out wherever you get your podcasts.
If you want to know what I thought about the book, here's my blurb: "Ben Tanzer's latest novel, The Missing, combines master story-telling with an impeccable understanding of the human condition. It's an unflinching look at the way our frailties and failings cause ripples that reach out through space and time, and harm the ones we love most. Tanzer, in his own inimitable way, shows us that learning how something happened is the only way to fix what's broken, and heal the parts of ourselves that are not whole."
Get yourself a copy and thank me later!

I'm honored to be part of the Sunday Salon-Chicago lineup this Sunday, 6/25, at 6:00 PM CDT. It's a virtual reading so you don't have to leave the confines of your own home. And, as Phil Collins might say, no jacket required. To register, just click on the following link: https://sundaysalon-chicago.com/

I'll be reading from my forthcoming novel, American Mythology. It would be lovely to see you there!

On December 2 and 3, I'll be attempting the seldom-seen, possibly-dangerous, definitely-foolhardy literary biathlon. Fortunately, I'll be accompanied by one of my writing friends and heroes, Joseph Peterson, for both events.

The first event will kick off on Friday December 2 at 6:00 PM at the Seminary Co-Op Bookstore in Hyde Park. This event will commemorate the official release of Joe's newest book Memorandum from the Iowa Cloud Appreciation Society. Joe will give a reading from his new book and I'll get the chance to ask him questions about it. I've read this already, folks, and it's one of his best. I can't wait to pick his brain about it.

The second leg of the biathlon will take place on Saturday December 3 at 3:00 PM and it promises to be a  less buttoned-up affair -- a joint reading by Joe and me at our favorite Southside watering hole, Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap. We'll read from our new novels, sign a few books, and tip a few beverages while we do it. It'd be great to have you as company.

I'm hoping you'll have a chance to join us for any or all of this odyssey!

I'm honored to announce that I'll be appearing at this year's Printers Row Lit Fest. If you'd like to see me, I'll be there Sunday September 11 at 5:00 on the Main Stage, talking YA fiction with the authors Skyler Schrempp and Michelle Falkoff.
The Printers Row Lit Fest is always such a great event, with so many amazing authors, so you should plan to spend a good chunk of time there (and walk home with a lot of books). Here are the details on my event:
Date: Sunday, September 11
Time: 5pm-5:45pm
Location: Main Stage (on Polk, between Dearborn and Federal)

 I'm excited to say that the launch party for my forthcoming novel, The Prince of Infinite Space, will take place at my hometown bookstore, on August 3 at 6:00 PM MST. This is a thrill for me because Billings is so much a part of the fabric of this book. It's also thrilling because This House of Books is an awesome bookstore, and the folks there really know how to throw a literary shindig. 

Since this is a hometown reading, I'm hoping it'll be a more intimate, living room conversation about the book and writing, followed by a reading, and if anyone's game, we could slip off to a nearby bar afterwards to continue the discussion.

If you happen to be in Billings around that time, I'd love to see you there. For those who won't, we're going to try to have a streaming option available, so keep the date marked either way.

More details to follow.