Jan 01, 2015 island fog by john vanderslice published. The eleven linked stories in island fog all take place on nantucket, a small island 49 square miles 30 miles off the coast of massachusetts. See the complete island of fog series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Island fog short story collection honors and awards. Introducing guest blogger john vanderslice late last night. Folks, please give a warm welcome to historical fiction author john vanderslice. May 26, 2015 john vanderslice is our guest blogger for june 1st. Island fog by john vanderslice is an intriguing and dark collection of eleven short stories and since i enjoy the darker side of things i enjoyed it. John vanderslice is the author of island fog lavender ink, a collection of. John gallaher is the author of the books of poetry, gentlemen in turbans, ladies in cauls, the little book of guesses, and map of the folded world, as well as the free online chapbook, guidebook from blue hour press, and, with with the poet g. Today i welcome historical fiction virtual book tours back to the blog with an historical fiction mystery. John vanderslice hails from southern maryland, specifically the eccentric community of moyaone, which was developed in the 1950sand 60s by a fearless crew of overeducated, wannabe hippies and antisocial survivalists escaping from washington dc and its ruthlessly expanding white collar suburbs.
John vanderslice is a writer from maryland and residing in arkansas. The author, john vanderslice, has a unique voice of his own, something that becomes evident while reading the first story. A collectors copy of this long out of print gothichistorical romance. Every story is set on nantucket island, massachusetts, and together they span a period of nantucket history from 1795 to 2005, with four different centuries represented. A native of the washington dc area, john has an mfa from george mason university and a phd from the university of louisianalafayette ull.
Ohana one of the best books ive ever read holly collect all the books in the island of fog series. Jan 27, 2015 the author, john vanderslice, has a unique voice of his own, something that becomes evident while reading the first story. Introducing guest blogger john vanderslice, author of island fog. John vanderslice teaches in the mfa program at the university of central arkansas. The nature of truth, by sergio troncoso, arte publico press. Strange things happen in john vanderslices island fog, sometimes under the mysterious cover of fog and sometimes out in the open. With more than eighty publications in journals such as. Scroll to the bottom to enter the giveaway of his latest book, the last days of oscar wilde. The stories of island fog are linked together by the setting of nantucket island and the theme of the stories themselves and they range from 1795 to 2005 so the historical aspect of this. First edition, first printing, with this title listed last on the front dj flap and previous titles page. Vanderslice is the author of island fog, a collection of ten stories and.
John vanderslice talks to garry craig powell about his new novel, the last days of oscar wilde. As the title suggests, your new book, the last days of oscar wilde, is historical fiction. John vanderslice is a professor in the department of film, theatre, and creative writing at the university of central arkansas, where he and i were colleagues from the fall of 2004 until the spring of 2017, when i retired from teaching john has an mfa from george mason university and a phd from the university of lousianalafayette. The film stars b movie horror film regulars george zucco and lionel atwill. The last days of oscar wilde by john vanderslice kirkus. I hope readers feel to comment on any topic i raise, that they will share their own insight and experience, thus only broadening the. Fog island is a 1945 american mysterysuspense film directed by terry o. John vanderslice books writer author professor arkansas.
Jan 17, 2018 john vanderslice is the author of island fog lavender ink, a collection of ten stories and two novellas set on nantucket island, named by library journal as one of the top 15 indie fiction titles of 2014. Nantucket as we know it began as an english settlement relatively early in the colonial period of the united states. There is an uncommon power to this collection, which feels a good deal more potent than the sum of its parts. Island fog is a thematic, novellength collection of stories, all set on nantucket island, massachusetts. John vanderslice, author of island fog, on tour january 2015.
John vanderslices island fog is far more than just a collection of stories. His linked book of short stories island fog lavender ink was named by library journal as one of the top 15 indie. Tied together by a place and its history, the collection tells the story of nantucket island through the desperate lives and conflicts, hopes and sorrows of its inhabitants. And today im here to sing the praises of johns new book of linked short stories set on nantucket, massachusetts.
Oscar wilde is struggling through his final years in paris. John vanderslice teaches creative writing at the university of central arkansas. Island fog is a collection of linked short fictions by veteran storyteller john vanderslice. John vanderslice is a writer of vision and this is a haunting, essential collection. In this blog, i chronicle my progress on yellow, a historical novel based on the life of vincent van gogh. John vanderslice hails from southern maryland, specifically the eccentric community of moyaone, which was developed in the 1950s, and populated in the 60s and 70s, by a fearless crew of overeducated, wannabe hippies and antisocial survivalists escaping from washington dc and its ruthlessly expanding white collar suburbs. John vanderslice, author of island fog, on tour january. It was based on the 1937 play angel island by bernadine bernie angus. Set at the turn of the 20th century, just before the great war, this mystery takes place. Island of fog book 1 by keith robinson, paperback barnes. John vanderslice, author of the last days of oscar wilde, on.
A native of the washington dc area, john vanderslice has an mfa from george. A native of the washington dc area, john vanderslice has an. Lavender ink april 28, 2014 island fog is a thematic, novellength collection of stories, all set on nantucket island, massachusetts. The following is from john vanderslices novel, the last days of oscar. Dana literary society award for excellence in short fiction, 2005. John vanderslice is the author of island fog lavender ink, a collection of ten stories and two novellas set on nantucket island, named by library journal as one of the top 15 indie fiction titles of 2014. John vanderslice, author of the last days of oscar wilde. We chat about poetry, sports literature, and plenty more. With readings from john vanderslice and lucas schaefer.
A recent ex convict named leo grainer socalled in the credits, but in fact. Jan 16, 2018 an interview with john vanderslice to bring the scene vividly alive in your mind and then to transfer that vividness to the reader takes imagination. Books by john vanderslice author of island fog goodreads. Vanderslices wilde is not the quippy, theatrical figure a reader might expect. The haunting, often surreal stories are tied together by the island. Oct 01, 2014 island fog by john vanderslice is an intriguing and dark collection of eleven short stories and since i enjoy the darker side of things i enjoyed it. Vanderslice is the author of island fog, a collection of ten stories and two novellas. His book the last days of oscar wilde, published by.
Island fog by john vanderslice authors spotlight because. He is the author of island fog, named by library journal as one of the top. Paperback, first, 288 pages published october 1st 2014 by lavender ink. John vanderslice is our guest blogger for june 1st. Jan 18, 2018 the following is from john vanderslices novel, the last days of oscar wilde. Waldrep your father on the train of ghosts, boa, 2011. This is why history and historical fiction are two separate genres.
John vanderslice definitely has an exquisite way with words, thoughts, and feelings. Introducing guest blogger john vanderslice late last. The eleven stories of island fog are connected by both geography and theme. In vanderslices new collection, the eponymous fog is a metaphor for moral ambiguity. Island fog is a collection of linked short fictions by veteran storytell. Island fog by john vanderslice for a tlc book tour. Honorable mention, taproot press short fiction award, 1997. The following is from john vanderslices novel, the last days of oscar wilde.
The island of fog book series by multiple authors includes books island of fog, labyrinth of fire, mountain of whispers, and several more. Along the way, i inform readers as to the many concerns, headaches, and joys that accompany one who takes up the challenge of writing historical fiction. His book of linked short stories island fog lavender ink was named by library journal as one of the top 15 indie fiction titles of 2014. John vanderslice has books on goodreads with 1173 ratings. About john vanderslice john vanderslice is the author of island fog lavender ink, a collection of ten stories and two novellas set on nantucket island, named by library journal as one of the top 15 indie fiction titles of 2014. The final novella, island fog, is chilling tourdeforce in which we find ourselves in a place so far from reality that, like its hapless and trapped protagonist, we wonder if we are doomed to play parts in someone elses fantasies forever. Jan 07, 2015 strange things happen in john vanderslices island fog, sometimes under the mysterious cover of fog and sometimes out in the open.