Interviews and views from Simon Logan!

Two pieces today for all you punk lovers. First, Terribleminds gives us a juicy, meaty interview with Katja from the Punk Band author Simon Logan.

"Q: Your work and writing philosophies seem to embody a punk aesthetic. How can writers embrace that, and why should they? (Or, perhaps, why shouldn’t they?)

A: For me the attraction of the punk aesthetic is to properly reflect yourself and your energies and interests in your work. Be inspired by what other people are creating but focus on creating that inspiration within yourself rather than just replicating what others have done."

You can read the interview here.

Second, Ed Gorman's blog has a large quote from Logan in which he announces a sequel to Katja!

Read it here.

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Katja a "very worthwhile read"

I Meant to Read That... got their hands on Katja from the Punk Band, and this is what they think of it: "Very worthwhile read from an intelligent writer who can make you feel the dirt, grime and blood on your hands. Logan manages to induce a sense of disorientation through his use of multiple viewpoints, often recounting the same scene from a different characters point of view."

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Interview with Simon Logan

Guilty Conscience has an interview up with Simon Logan, author of Katja from the Punk Band. He discusses his musical influences, favourite authors, the importance of book covers, and why Star Wars is better than Star Trek. A must-read for any fans of his work.

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Katja review on The Drowning Machine

The Drowning Machine writes: "KATJA FROM THE PUNK BAND is a welcome break from the usual round of serial killers and angst-ridden, alcoholic-loner protagonists. And you won't believe what all she can do with a guitar."

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Katja a "boner-worthy romp"

Now this is a pull quote that draws your attention! Thomas McAuley has reviewed Katja From the Punk Band, calling it "a boner-worthy romp that follows an assortment of characters who each own their own, unique piece of this dark world."

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Interview with Simon Logan!

The blog Criminal-E has posted a review with Simon Logan about Katja from the Punk Band, and about the writing and publishing process in general.

"What do you look for in a good book?

Interesting ideas and characters which are well-executed, basically. I think if you’re going to spend a year (or however long it takes) writing a book then why produce something that is similar, if not identical, to a lot of stuff already out there? For me, writing is about expressing myself, about creating something that adds something or pushes at boundaries so I tend to hone in on books and authors who are quite unique in style or ideas."

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Katja nominated for a Spinetingler Award!

Spinetingler magazine has announced its nominations for the 2011 Spinetingler Awards. Among them is Simon Logan's Katja from the Punk Band, nominated in the "Best Novel: New Voice category. Cool!

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Katja from the Punk Band Wins a Fireball Award

“So she walks in, trying to look cool, trying to look like nothing has happened, like nothing has gone wrong, but it’s difficult because she still feels the ghost of the revolver’s handle pressed against her palm and the scent of gunpowder in her nostrils.”
-first line from Katja from the Punk Band

Katja from the Punk Band was among the three chosen winners for Spinetingler Magazine's Fireball award, given to books with awesome first lines. Read about it.

One More Chance to Purchase Hardcovers!

People who missed the two month window to pre-order the below titles now have a chance chance to own a CZP limited edition hardback! We're auctioning off some of our backlist hardbacks so hurry before they're gone!

HAIR WREATH AND OTHER STORIES by Halli Villegas

KATJA FROM THE PUNK BAND by Simon Logan

MAJOR KARNAGE by Gord Zajac

IN THE MEAN TIME by Paul Tremblay

NEXUS: ASCENSION by Robert Boyczuk

PEOPLE LIVE STILL IN CASHTOWN CORNERS by Tony Burgess

PONTYPOOL CHANGES EVERYTHING by Tony Burgess

SARAH COURT by Craig Davidson

Click here for a list of ALL CZP HARDBACKS AVAILABLE for auction

Interview with Simon Logan

Simon Logan, author of Katja from the Punk Band gets interviewed by Wayne Simmons at his blog. They talk about what inspires him, Katja from the Punk Band, and what he'll come out with next!

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