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Recommended Reading (Patreon)

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2018-07-31 18:54:18
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2024-06
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“What are you currently reading?” is a question I tend to get asked a lot, so I thought I’d start putting some stuff up on here for those that are curious.  

I‘m currently working my way through “Demiurge” by Micheal Shea. If you’re any sort of mythos/Lovecraft/weird fiction fan, I can‘t recommend this one strongly enough. Shea’s writing is cinematic, tense, disturbing, and oddly emotional all at the same time.  Even if you’re not versed in the Cthulhu mythos there’s plenty to love based on the strength of Shea’s writing. 

Another bonus is that ”Demiurge” is a collection of short stories, which is perfect for those like me who don’t have time to dedicate to a full novel. 

Here’s a link for anyone interested (I don’t get any kind of kickback or anything, just putting it up for convenience): https://www.amazon.com/Demiurge-Complete-Cthulhu-Mythos-Michael/dp/1626412758/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533062579&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=michael+shea+demiurge&dpPl=1&dpID=51jZZ5afqbL&ref=plSrch

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E Greyson

Sounds interesting. I struggle with a lot of short stories in the genre because the format isn't very forgiving to writers that need to do worldbuilding. Mieville's short stories kept getting bogged down and never delivered a strong sense of creeping dread/strangeness. Does the Lovecraft setting (where there are such great short stories) help to keep things going, or is Shea just that much better of a writer?

thescreamingmoist
>>14306244

The stories are set in modern day San Francisco, so he doesn't have to cover any ground physically building a world, which is helpful. If you're familiar with the Lovecraft mythos you can definitely hit the ground running, but even if you aren't they move along at a pretty good pace. If you're curious, the HP Lovecraft Literary Podcast (you can search for them on Patreon) has a couple free episodes where they cover some of the stories with Patton Oswalt as a guest.