I’m thrilled to announce that I have two books on the British Fantasy Awards shortlist this year. First is The Thief of Broken Toys, published by those splendid folks at CZP, nominated for Best Novella. You can also see a great review for this book here. It was also nominated for a Shirley Jackson Award, and I’ll hear the result of that soon direct from the presentations at Readercon.
The second nomination is for Last Exit for the Lost, my huge collection published by Cemetery Dance.
I’m delighted at being shortlisted again for the British Fantasy Awards. It always makes FantasyCon weekend that much more enjoyable, and a little more nerve-jangling.
Hi Folks
Been a busy time here at Lebbonville, so I’m sorry for the lack of recent updates.
Firstly, FOUR RODE OUT arrived from Cemetery Dance Publications, and it’s it’s a beautiful book. It’s sold out from the publisher now, but I’m sure you’ll still be able to pick it up from dealers or second-hand markets.
My collection LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST received another wonderful review. You can still pick this up from Cemetery Dance in the USA, or PS Publishing in the UK.
I’m working hard on COLDBROOK revisions and the script for Fox2000 (with Chris Golden), and several other exciting projects that I can’t really mention just yet.
Meanwhile, my brand new fantasy novel ECHO CITY hits the shelves next week in the USA. Please go and buy it, order it, shout it from the rooftops. I’m so pleased with this book that I want everyone to read it, and please let me know what you think.
‘Til next time, be good to each other, drink fine ales, and happy reading.
I’m delighted that the completely wonderful PS PUBLISHING are acting as UK distributor for my huge new Cemetery Dance collection LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST. So you can save on horrible US-to-UK postage and buy it direct from PS, go here to find out the details.
It’s a massive 150,000 word volume, containing most of my best short fiction from 2000 to 2006, as well as new novelette The Evolutionary, and new novella Nothing Heavenly.
And that’s because I’ve been insanely busy. I delivered COLDBROOK to my publisher Corsair, which was a great feeling. I’m delighted with the book.
I also attended the AltFiction event in Derby, beautifully organised, well-attended, it has quickly become one of the convention highlights of the year. And rumour has it it’ll be two days next year … And if you scan Facebook you’ll see loads of pictures from the event, showing writers etc in various stages of deliberation, conversation, and inebriation.
My contributor copies of LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST arrived today, and … to paraphrase Chief Brody, we’re gonna need a bigger house. My office is quickly becoming overrun with books – no bad thing, but when I can’t type without being suspended above the keyboard by some hi-tech Mission Impossible style wire system, things are getting desperate.
Here’s an interview online with me, Chris Golden, and James A Moore about the nomination of British Invasion for the Shirley Jackson Awards.
Currently working on the Secret Journeys of Jack London screenplay for Fox2000, and THE SEA WOLVES (Book 2 in the Jack London series for HarperCollins).
And don’t forget THE THIEF OF BROKEN TOYS, which has been picking up some lovely review.
“During a 15-year career, award-winning horror author Lebbon has received many alms of praise. But perhaps none are more emphatic than the words of genre colleague Joe R. Lansdale, who, in introducing this collection, calls Lebbon a “magical and damned great writer.” The 19 tales sumptuously showcased here make a compelling case that Lansdale is right on target. In the title story, a despondent alcoholic learns the whereabouts of his long-lost daughter from a series of portrait paintings that transfer intimate moments from the lives of their subjects. The father of an abducted child in “Pay the Ghost” comes face-to-face with the ghoul behind the abduction on a genuinely haunting Halloween night. “Old Light” recounts the fate of a man given an ancient torchlight that shines on a sometimes unwelcome future. Lebbon’s prodigious gifts include a compelling narrative voice and an uncanny understanding of the human psyche. This first-rate collection is guaranteed to win new fans and provide older ones with much to savor.”
— Booklist
No new books for a couple of months, then three turn up together. My postman must love me. Parcels, packages and boxes, I do more for his strength-building than any gym membership.
I’ve already told you about LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST. Yesterday’s two new additions were:
The hardback of THE THIEF OF BROKEN TOYS, an officially recognised Beautiful Object in the world of books. If you didn’t get your pre-order in for this one … watch the second hand market. It’s a gorgeous product yet again from the brilliant CZP Publications. Nice. And remember, paperback and Kindle editions are still available.
The second arrival yesterday was my brand new original 30 Days of Night novel, FEAR OF THE DARK. This one, based in the 30 Days of Night universe, is a mad vampire novel set in good old London, taking in archaeological digs, the British Museum, and a very strange guardian angel. It was fun to write, and I’m sure it’ll be fun to read as well.
More new books due very soon, watch this space for info.
Here’s a wonderful review of LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST, over at Subterranean.
My new collection, LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST, has landed. It is a beautiful object – a gorgeous 557 page Cemetery Dance hardback, cover by the very excellent Les Edwards, collecting my best short fiction between 2000 and 2006 (watch out for a PS Publishing collection next year collecting fiction from 2006 to the present, including the award-winning and very hard to find The Reach of Children…)
Included here is an original novelette, The Evolutionary, and a brand new novella, Nothing Heavenly. Pay the Ghost is here too (soon to be a major movie), as well as Kissing at Shadows, The Horror of the Many Faces, Body, and many others. And to top it all off, the very excellent Joe Lansdale provides a wonderful introduction.
I’ve been waiting to see this one for a long time, and I’m delighted that it has landed at last. Those who’ve pre-ordered should be receiving their copies soon. Those who haven’t ordered … now’s your chance.
Here’s a fantastic review for my forthcoming collection LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST. Hoping to be able to announce release date in the next couple of weeks. It’s a massive book, full of loads of good stuff, and you want it. You do. You want it.
Thought it was about time I posted an update about forthcoming books. These are novels, novellas and collections that will be published next year sometime. Keep checking back here for accurate publication dates.
LAST EXIT FOR THE LOST (collection, Cemetery Dance)
THE THIEF OF BROKEN TOYS (novella CZP Publications)
ECHO CITY FALLS (novel, Bantam Spectra)
THE CHAMBER OF TEN (novel with Christopher Golden, Bantam Spectra)
THE SECRET JOURNEYS OF JACK LONDON (book one): CALLS OF THE WILD (novel with Christopher Golden, Harper Collins)
30 DAYS OF NIGHT: Title TBC (original novel, Simon & Schuster)
THE CABIN IN THE WOODS (novelisation, Titan Books) – delayed until 2011
As well as these books there are also several other publications planned but not yet announced. Keep watching for more news …
