Special Episode: Frank Bill day at DSD

Steve Weddle talks with Frank Bill about his new book, DONNYBROOK.

An excerpt from the book can be found at the DoSomeDamage blog. (UPDATE: Er, not so much anymore. Head to Frank Bill's blog if you want details on DONNYBROOK.)

Here's what folks are saying about the book:

"Donnybrook is some serious hillbilly-noir that had my ears ringing by the end. Open the first page... and duck." --Craig Clevenger, author of The Contortionist's Handbook and Dermaphoria

“Dark, grim, and achingly beautiful. Frank Bill is one of the most original and compelling voices in this new generation of crime writers, and Donnybrook is nothing short of stunning.” -- John Rector, author of The Cold Kiss and The Grove

"Donnybrook is a bellow of rage from the American heartland, and Bill is the new bard of the disaffected rural underclass." -- Roger Smith, acclaimed author of Wake Up Dead

"With Donnybrook, Frank Bill has crafted one of the most fearless debut novels I've read in years. Bill has taken the rural noir traditions established by such masters as Larry Brown and Daniel Woodrell and has completely shattered them and reshaped those traditions into the methamphetamine fueled nightmare that is Donnybrook."--Keith Rawson, editor/publisher, Crimefactory Magazine

“Donnybrook is the culmination of Frank Bill's craft and style. The story gleams with ruined characters who reflect our drug-adulterated times, and dialogue that captures a singularly American desperation." -- Elaine Ash, editor Beat to a Pulp

DONNYBROOK at Carmichael's in Louisville.

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Frank Bill and Meth Cooking

By Steve Weddle

Last night I talked to Frank Bill (pictured with his agent, Stacia Decker) about his new book DONNYBROOK, which has gotten fantastic feedback from some great fellow authors.

I started talking about John McFetridge, J Peterman, and the musical CATS, for some reason. Thankfully, Frankie got us back on track. (Haha. "Track" because we recorded the, ah, nevermind. Just listen.

Fuller interview later. Enjoy this four minutes.

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Episode 6: Doctor, Who Won't Read?

In this sixth -- six? yeah, OK -- podcast, Russel McLean, Jay Stringer, and Steve Weddle chat about Doctor Who, why men don't read, and tea.

ALSO: Writers on Facebook. Where the heck is my privacy, dammit? We look at David Hewson's recent posts.

Midway through the episode, Seth Harwood stops by the playground to chat about his new book, YOUNG JUNIUS.

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