Jeff VanderMeer

Part of a five-week tour all across the country, Jeff VanderMeer’s in-store appearance coincides with the release of his new noir fantasy novel Finch. The novel has gotten rave reviews from the likes of NYT Bestsellers Stephen R. Donaldson, Tad Williams, and Richard K. Morgan, and even inspired a soundtrack ... (more)by rock band Murder by Death. Mystery icon Ken Bruen says of the novel, “Rarely has a novel got it all. Think Cormac McCarthy, via David Goodis, with an amazing nod to Lovecraft.” Publishers Weekly writes, “his deft mix of genre-blurring style with a layered plot make this a joy to read.” Others have compared Finch to the work of Martin Smith Cruz, William Burroughs, and John LeCarre. From the award-winning, bestselling author of the cult classic City of Saints & Madmen. Also available: Jeff’s Booklife: Strategies & Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer, the first book to blend traditional career and creativity advice with the best ways to thrive in our new internet-based world. note: First 25 people to buy a copy of Finch will receive a free Murder By Death CD.

Some Assembly Required! A night of readings and dangerous spontaneous storytelling with critically acclaimed novelist Jeff VanderMeer, noted podcaster Mur Lafferty, and special guest Natania Barron, creator of the Aldersgate Cycle. Buy VanderMeer’s novel Finch and get a free copy of rock band Murder ... (more)by Death’s soundtrack for the book (while supplies last). Afterwards, join Jeff, Mur, and Natania at the bar across the street for a less spontaneous libation. Note: First 25 people to buy Finch get a free copy of the Murder by Death CD.

Part of a five-week tour all across the country, award-winning writer Jeff VanderMeer’s in-store appearance coincides with the release of his new Booklife: Strategies & Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer, the first book to blend traditional career and creativity advice with the best ways ... (more)to thrive in our new internet-based world without losing your mind. Funny, blunt, practical, and humane, Booklife is the perfect gift for you or the writer in your life. Says Publishers Weekly, “With anecdotes from VanderMeer's own life as a writer, reviewer and blogger, as well as input from agents, editors and publicists, this guide will surely help writers traverse the often difficult journey from first draft to finished product.” Come out to meet the author and talk about the writing life. How can a Booklife help you? A writer for the New York Times Book Review, Huffington Post, and Washington Post, VanderMeer is the best-selling author of cult classic City of Saints & Madmen. Jeff’s new novel Finch, a noir fantasy thriller that’s gotten rave reviews from the likes of NYT Bestsellers Stephen R. Donaldson and Tad Williams will also be available.

Part of a five-week tour all across the country, Jeff VanderMeer’s in-store appearance coincides with the release of his new noir fantasy novel Finch. The novel has gotten rave reviews from the likes of NYT Bestsellers Stephen R. Donaldson, Tad Williams, and Richard K. Morgan, and even inspired a soundtrack ... (more)by rock band Murder by Death. Mystery icon Ken Bruen says of the novel, “Rarely has a novel got it all. Think Cormac McCarthy, via David Goodis, with an amazing nod to Lovecraft.” Publishers Weekly writes, “his deft mix of genre-blurring style with a layered plot make this a joy to read.” Others have compared Finch to the work of Martin Smith Cruz, William Burroughs, and John LeCarre. From the award-winning, bestselling author of the cult classic City of Saints & Madmen. Also available: Jeff’s Booklife: Strategies & Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer, the first book to blend traditional career and creativity advice with the best ways to thrive in our new internet-based world.

Come to the Malaprops Cafe and sit and talk with critically acclaimed Jeff VanderMeer, author of the perfect holiday gift for the writer in your life: Booklife: Strategies and Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer. Part of a five-week tour all across the country, award-winning writer Jeff VanderMeer’s ... (more)in-store appearance coincides with the release of his new Booklife: Strategies & Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer, the first book to blend traditional career and creativity advice with the best ways to thrive in our new internet-based world without losing your mind. Funny, blunt, practical, and humane, Booklife is the perfect gift for you or the writer in your life. Says Publishers Weekly, “With anecdotes from VanderMeer's own life as a writer, reviewer and blogger, as well as input from agents, editors and publicists, this guide will surely help writers traverse the often difficult journey from first draft to finished product.” Come out to meet the author and talk about the writing life. How can a Booklife help you? A writer for the New York Times Book Review, Huffington Post, and Washington Post, VanderMeer is the best-selling author of cult classic City of Saints & Madmen. Jeff’s new novel Finch, a noir fantasy thriller that’s gotten rave reviews from the likes of NYT Bestsellers Stephen R. Donaldson and Tad Williams will also be available.

Part of a five-week tour all across the country, Jeff VanderMeer’s in-store appearance coincides with the release of his new noir fantasy novel Finch. The novel has gotten rave reviews from the likes of NYT Bestsellers Stephen R. Donaldson, Tad Williams, and Richard K. Morgan, and even inspired a soundtrack ... (more)by rock band Murder by Death. Mystery icon Ken Bruen says of the novel, “Rarely has a novel got it all. Think Cormac McCarthy, via David Goodis, with an amazing nod to Lovecraft.” Publishers Weekly writes, “his deft mix of genre-blurring style with a layered plot make this a joy to read.” Others have compared Finch to the work of Martin Smith Cruz, William Burroughs, and John LeCarre. From the award-winning, bestselling author of the cult classic City of Saints & Madmen. Also available: Jeff’s Booklife: Strategies & Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer, the first book to blend traditional career and creativity advice with the best ways to thrive in our new internet-based world.

Part of a five-week tour all across the country, Jeff VanderMeer’s in-store appearance coincides with the release of his new noir fantasy novel Finch. The novel has gotten rave reviews from the likes of NYT Bestsellers Stephen R. Donaldson, Tad Williams, and Richard K. Morgan, and even inspired a soundtrack ... (more)by rock band Murder by Death. Mystery icon Ken Bruen says of the novel, “Rarely has a novel got it all. Think Cormac McCarthy, via David Goodis, with an amazing nod to Lovecraft.” Publishers Weekly writes, “his deft mix of genre-blurring style with a layered plot make this a joy to read.” Others have compared Finch to the work of Martin Smith Cruz, William Burroughs, and John LeCarre. From the award-winning, bestselling author of the cult classic City of Saints & Madmen. Also available: Jeff’s Booklife: Strategies & Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer, the first book to blend traditional career and creativity advice with the best ways to thrive in our new internet-based world.

What are the benefits and dangers of a confusion between the private creativity and the public career elements of a writer’s life caused by new media and a proliferation of “open channels”? What protective measures must a writer take to preserve his or her “self” in this environment? In addition ... (more)to the guerilla tactics implicit in storytelling through social media and other unconventional platforms, in what ways is a writer’s life now itself a story irrespective of intentional fictive storytelling? Examining these issues leads naturally to a discussion on the tension and cross-pollination between the private and public lives of writers in our transmedia age, including the strategies and tactics that best serve those who want to survive and flourish in this new environment. What are we losing, and what do we stand to gain?

Which came first; the story or the illustration? When you think about the illustrated stories that you’ve read, whether they have been in the form of a graphic novel, a picture book, or comic strip–you might ask yourself this question. In an exploration of the collaborative process between an illustrator ... (more)and author, Plymouth State University presents Illustrating VanderMeer: a glimpse into the collaborative works of Author, Jeff VanderMeer and Illustrator, Eric Schaller, October 15 – November 23 at Lamson Library. Join us on November 23rd from 6pm – 7:30 pm for an event in the Commons Cafe, where you will have the opportunity to meet the author and illustrator and hear VanderMeer talk about, read from, and sign his recently published books Finch and Booklife. The PSU Bookstore will make copies of both books available for sale at this event.

Readings and discussion with World Fantasy Award winners Jeff VanderMeer and Jeffrey Ford, and Building Blog creator Geoff Manaugh, moderated by Beatrice’s Ron Hogan. What do writers take from the real world when creating their fantastical creations? What does the real world take from fantasy? A playful ... (more)exploration against the backdrop of one of the world’s great cities! VanderMeer’s new noir phantasmagoria, Finch, takes place in a once-prosperous failed city-state and features a detective who must navigate its many ambiguities to solve a double murder. Manaugh’s BLDG BLOG BOOK from Chronicle Books is a biography of the city through essays and interviews. Ford has written about both historical and fantastical cities in his many critically acclaimed novels and stories. Come out to celebrate the squalor, the possibilities, and the madness of cities. Join the participants for drinks at a local bar afterwards.

Booklife: The Private and the Public in Transmedia Storytelling and Self-Promotion - Fictional experiments in emerging media like Twitter and Facebook are influencing traditional printed novels and stories in interesting ways, but another intriguing new narrative is also emerging: the rise of “artifacts” ... (more)that, although they support a writer’s career, have their own intrinsic creative value. What are the benefits and dangers of a confusion between the private creativity and the public career elements of a writer’s life caused by new media and a proliferation of “open channels”? What protective measures must a writer take to preserve his or her “self” in this environment? In addition to the guerilla tactics implicit in storytelling through social media and other unconventional platforms, in what ways is a writer’s life now itself a story irrespective of intentional fictive storytelling? Examining these issues leads naturally to a discussion on the tension and cross-pollination between the private and public lives of writers in our transmedia age, including the strategies and tactics that best serve those who want to survive and flourish in this new environment. What are we losing in the emerging new paradigm, and what do we stand to gain?

Part of a five-week tour all across the country, Jeff VanderMeer’s in-store appearance coincides with the release of his new noir fantasy novel Finch. The novel has gotten rave reviews from the likes of NYT Bestsellers Stephen R. Donaldson, Tad Williams, and Richard K. Morgan, and even inspired a soundtrack ... (more)by rock band Murder by Death. Mystery icon Ken Bruen says of the novel, “Rarely has a novel got it all. Think Cormac McCarthy, via David Goodis, with an amazing nod to Lovecraft.” Publishers Weekly writes, “his deft mix of genre-blurring style with a layered plot make this a joy to read.” Others have compared Finch to the work of Martin Smith Cruz, William Burroughs, and John LeCarre. From the award-winning, bestselling author of the cult classic City of Saints & Madmen. Also available: Jeff’s Booklife: Strategies & Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer, the first book to blend traditional career and creativity advice with the best ways to thrive in our new internet-based world.

Part of a five-week tour all across the country, award-winning writer Jeff VanderMeer’s in-store appearance coincides with the release of his new Booklife: Strategies & Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer, the first book to blend traditional career and creativity advice with the best ways ... (more)to thrive in our new internet-based world without losing your mind. Funny, blunt, practical, and humane, Booklife is the perfect gift for you or the writer in your life. Says Publishers Weekly, “With anecdotes from VanderMeer's own life as a writer, reviewer and blogger, as well as input from agents, editors and publicists, this guide will surely help writers traverse the often difficult journey from first draft to finished product.” Come out to meet the author and talk about the writing life. How can a Booklife help you? A writer for the New York Times Book Review, Huffington Post, and Washington Post, VanderMeer is the best-selling author of cult classic City of Saints & Madmen. Jeff’s new novel Finch, a noir fantasy thriller that’s gotten rave reviews from the likes of NYT Bestsellers Stephen R. Donaldson and Tad Williams will also be available.

Part of a five-week tour all across the country, Jeff VanderMeer’s in-store appearance coincides with the release of his new noir fantasy novel Finch. The novel has gotten rave reviews from the likes of NYT Bestsellers Stephen R. Donaldson, Tad Williams, and Richard K. Morgan, and even inspired a soundtrack ... (more)by rock band Murder by Death. Mystery icon Ken Bruen says of the novel, “Rarely has a novel got it all. Think Cormac McCarthy, via David Goodis, with an amazing nod to Lovecraft.” Publishers Weekly writes, “his deft mix of genre-blurring style with a layered plot make this a joy to read.” Others have compared Finch to the work of Martin Smith Cruz, William Burroughs, and John LeCarre. From the award-winning, bestselling author of the cult classic City of Saints & Madmen. Also available: Jeff’s Booklife: Strategies & Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer, the first book to blend traditional career and creativity advice with the best ways to thrive in our new internet-based world.

Part of a five-week national book tour, Jeff VanderMeer’s in-store talk and Q&A coincides with the release of his new Booklife: Strategies & Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer, the first book to blend traditional career and creativity advice with the best ways to thrive in our new internet-based ... (more)world without losing your mind. Funny, blunt, practical, and humane, Booklife is the perfect gift for you or the writer in your life. "A frank, revealing manual not simply on how to be a better wordsmith, but on how to be a better human being." - Minister Faust VanderMeer will share often outrageous details of working on successful, complex book projects, along with sustainable career and creativity advice for this new media age. His talk will be followed by a Q&A with the audience and a take-away of exercises and prompts aimed at enhancing your creativity and honing your career focus. In addition to writing for the New York Times Book Review, LA Times, Washington Post, and Miami Herald, he is the best-selling author of the cult classic City of Saints & Madmen, with books published in 20 languages. Jeff’s new novel is Finch, a noir fantasy thriller that has received rave reviews from the likes of NYT Bestsellers Stephen R. Donaldson and Tad Williams. Free Finch CD soundtrack by critically acclaimed rock band Murder by Death with purchase of the novel, while supplies last.

Part of a five-week tour all across the country, Jeff VanderMeer’s in-store appearance coincides with the release of his new noir fantasy novel Finch. The novel has gotten rave reviews from the likes of NYT Bestsellers Stephen R. Donaldson, Tad Williams, and Richard K. Morgan, and even inspired a soundtrack ... (more)by rock band Murder by Death. Mystery icon Ken Bruen says of the novel, “Rarely has a novel got it all. Think Cormac McCarthy, via David Goodis, with an amazing nod to Lovecraft.” Publishers Weekly writes, “his deft mix of genre-blurring style with a layered plot make this a joy to read.” Others have compared Finch to the work of Martin Smith Cruz, William Burroughs, and John LeCarre. From the award-winning, bestselling author of the cult classic City of Saints & Madmen. Also available: Jeff’s Booklife: Strategies & Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer, the first book to blend traditional career and creativity advice with the best ways to thrive in our new internet-based world.

BOOKWORK FOR A BOOKLIFE: Award-winning writer and editor Jeff VanderMeer shares the inside, often outrageous, details of working on successful, complex book projects, along with sustainable career and creativity advice for this new media age. The world of publishing is changing. How should you change ... (more)with it, and what will remain the same? Practical, irreverent, idealistic, and brash, VanderMeer will give a talk followed by a discussion with series organizer Leslie Howle and then take questions from the audience. VanderMeer is the author of Booklife: Strategies and Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer. "A frank, revealing, riveting manual not simply on how to be a better wordsmith, but on how to be a better human being." - Minister Faust

Part of a five-week tour all across the country, Jeff VanderMeer’s in-store appearance coincides with the release of his new noir fantasy novel Finch. The novel has gotten rave reviews from the likes of NYT Bestsellers Stephen R. Donaldson, Tad Williams, and Richard K. Morgan, and even inspired a soundtrack ... (more)by rock band Murder by Death. Mystery icon Ken Bruen says of the novel, “Rarely has a novel got it all. Think Cormac McCarthy, via David Goodis, with an amazing nod to Lovecraft.” Publishers Weekly writes, “his deft mix of genre-blurring style with a layered plot make this a joy to read.” Others have compared Finch to the work of Martin Smith Cruz, William Burroughs, and John LeCarre. From the award-winning, bestselling author of the cult classic City of Saints & Madmen. Also available: Jeff’s Booklife: Strategies & Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer, the first book to blend traditional career and creativity advice with the best ways to thrive in our new internet-based world.

Join Underland Press to celebrate the weird and the wonderful with readings by acclaimed authors Jeff VanderMeer, Jay Lake, Cat Rambo, and Jeff Johnson. With art by Benjamin W. Burch and music by DJ Santo, along with crepes, wine, and beer at the Press Club, we'll stay and talk fantastic lit 'till the ... (more)management kicks us out. Who: Jeff VanderMeer, author of Underland's newest release FINCH, is the award-winning writer behind the fictional world of Ambergris, and the man who Richard K. Morgan called "one of modern fantasy's most original and fearless pioneers." Jay Lake, who "flicks ideas off [him]self the way a fourth grader flicks boogers," is the author of ten novels and hundreds, if not thousands, of short stories. He is, as John Scalzi says, "the awesome of the awesome." Cat Rambo, co-editor of the critically acclaimed FANTASY MAGAZINE, writes stories where chickens aid the lovelorn, Death is just another face on the train, and Bigfoot gives interviews to the media on a daily basis. Jeff Johnson, co-owner of Sea Tramp Tattoo Co. and author of the memoir TATOO MACHINE, is one of the best-known tattoo artists in Portland. Ask to hear his story about the serial murderer. It's a doozy. Underland Press is dedicated to publishing weird, strange, odd, and unsettling fiction. Founded in 2007 by an ex Dark Horse editor, the press hit the ground running with titles ranging from Martin Millar's Queen Vex, to the Best American Fantasy series, to Brian Evenson's Last Days. Limited editions of Underland books will be available to purchase at the reading.

Part of a five-week tour all across the country, Jeff VanderMeer’s in-store appearance coincides with the release of his new noir fantasy novel Finch. The novel has gotten rave reviews from the likes of NYT Bestsellers Stephen R. Donaldson, Tad Williams, and Richard K. Morgan, and even inspired a soundtrack ... (more)by rock band Murder by Death. Mystery icon Ken Bruen says of the novel, “Rarely has a novel got it all. Think Cormac McCarthy, via David Goodis, with an amazing nod to Lovecraft.” Publishers Weekly writes, “his deft mix of genre-blurring style with a layered plot make this a joy to read.” Others have compared Finch to the work of Martin Smith Cruz, William Burroughs, and John LeCarre. From the award-winning, bestselling author of the cult classic City of Saints & Madmen. Also available: Jeff’s Booklife: Strategies & Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer, the first book to blend traditional career and creativity advice with the best ways to thrive in our new internet-based world.

Part of a five-week tour all across the country, Jeff VanderMeer’s in-store appearance coincides with the release of his new noir fantasy novel Finch. The novel has gotten rave reviews from the likes of NYT Bestsellers Stephen R. Donaldson, Tad Williams, and Richard K. Morgan, and even inspired a soundtrack ... (more)by rock band Murder by Death. Mystery icon Ken Bruen says of the novel, “Rarely has a novel got it all. Think Cormac McCarthy, via David Goodis, with an amazing nod to Lovecraft.” Publishers Weekly writes, “his deft mix of genre-blurring style with a layered plot make this a joy to read.” Others have compared Finch to the work of Martin Smith Cruz, William Burroughs, and John LeCarre. From the award-winning, bestselling author of the cult classic City of Saints & Madmen. Also available: Jeff’s Booklife: Strategies & Survival Tips for the 21st-Century Writer, the first book to blend traditional career and creativity advice with the best ways to thrive in our new internet-based world.