Owen King's Blog, page 2
April 15, 2013
Editor's Choice, remaining appearances
Dear All,
First of all, this is a big thrill for me: Double Feature was selected as an Editor's Choice in this week's New York Times Book Review!
Second, I still have a few more appearances coming up. I'll be at Vroman's in Pasadena on the 24th of April, Oblong Books in Rhinebeck, NY on the 27th of April, Book Revue in Huntington, NY on May 1st, and finally, Moody Road Studios in Honesdale, PA on May 11th. Please check the "events" for more details.
Best,
Owen
First of all, this is a big thrill for me: Double Feature was selected as an Editor's Choice in this week's New York Times Book Review!
Second, I still have a few more appearances coming up. I'll be at Vroman's in Pasadena on the 24th of April, Oblong Books in Rhinebeck, NY on the 27th of April, Book Revue in Huntington, NY on May 1st, and finally, Moody Road Studios in Honesdale, PA on May 11th. Please check the "events" for more details.
Best,
Owen
February 25, 2013
the final advance review!
Another really lovely review for Double Feature, this time from Library Journal. I don't believe it's online yet, but my favorite part is this:
"Fans of John Irving, Tom Perrotta, Jonathan Tropper, and Nick Hornby will appreciate this urban family tale liberally dosed with humor."
Thank you, Library Journal!
In other news: If anyone is interested in pre-ordering a signed copy of Double Feature, my friends at Inquiring Minds would love to help you out.
Best,
Owen
"Fans of John Irving, Tom Perrotta, Jonathan Tropper, and Nick Hornby will appreciate this urban family tale liberally dosed with humor."
Thank you, Library Journal!
In other news: If anyone is interested in pre-ordering a signed copy of Double Feature, my friends at Inquiring Minds would love to help you out.
Best,
Owen
January 22, 2013
Interview at the Tin House blog
My friend Drew Ervin (author of Extraordinary Renditions) asked me some really great questions about Double Feature over at the Tin House blog.
Best,
Owen
Best,
Owen
January 8, 2013
Trifecta!
Another terrifically generous advance review for Double Feature, this time from Booklist:
“Set in a world of B-movie actors and enthusiasts, King’s first novel, about facing reality and failed aspirations, is irreverent and ambitious. Its sweeping scope covers several generations in a humorous and cynical narrative that bounces between decades. Entertaining and thought-provoking, this captivating look at the ongoing process of becoming an adult will especially appeal to fans of the indie film industry.”
“Set in a world of B-movie actors and enthusiasts, King’s first novel, about facing reality and failed aspirations, is irreverent and ambitious. Its sweeping scope covers several generations in a humorous and cynical narrative that bounces between decades. Entertaining and thought-provoking, this captivating look at the ongoing process of becoming an adult will especially appeal to fans of the indie film industry.”
January 2, 2013
DF review, part two!
Another very generous advance review of Double Feature, this one from Kirkus (FYI: I've trimmed a bit. The full review gives away a lot, so seek it out at your peril!):
"...Samuel Dolan graduated from a liberal arts college in upstate New York. His girlfriend, Polly, left to live with her parents in Florida. Sam’s mother is dead, and Sam doesn’t much like his father, Booth. Booth Dolan has made a career out of scenery-chewing in B-movies—and doing what he wants, including chasing skirts. Sam’s passionate ambition is his indie film, Who We Are, "about the costs of growing up—and the costs of not growing up. And that was heavy stuff."
...King’s characters are both attractive and realistic, not only larger-than-life Booth and disaffected Sam, but also Allie, Sam’s mother, who was always cool and accepting, even of Booth’s "blithe selfishness." There’s Mina, Sam’s wise and fragile half sister; Polly, who still beds Sam even after marrying a buffoonish retired Yankee baseball player; Rick Savini, an eccentric yet successful character actor who treats Sam as an equal; and television producer Tess, earnest and bossy, whom Sam meets as he films a wedding. The narrative blossoms and unfolds and expands, Sam becoming wiser and more likable, even as he reconciles with his world at a happily-enough-ever-after homecoming. Unique in concept and execution, with much mention of Orson Welles and Dog Day Afternoon, King's novel is winning.
Superbly imagined lit-fic about family, fathers and film."
"...Samuel Dolan graduated from a liberal arts college in upstate New York. His girlfriend, Polly, left to live with her parents in Florida. Sam’s mother is dead, and Sam doesn’t much like his father, Booth. Booth Dolan has made a career out of scenery-chewing in B-movies—and doing what he wants, including chasing skirts. Sam’s passionate ambition is his indie film, Who We Are, "about the costs of growing up—and the costs of not growing up. And that was heavy stuff."
...King’s characters are both attractive and realistic, not only larger-than-life Booth and disaffected Sam, but also Allie, Sam’s mother, who was always cool and accepting, even of Booth’s "blithe selfishness." There’s Mina, Sam’s wise and fragile half sister; Polly, who still beds Sam even after marrying a buffoonish retired Yankee baseball player; Rick Savini, an eccentric yet successful character actor who treats Sam as an equal; and television producer Tess, earnest and bossy, whom Sam meets as he films a wedding. The narrative blossoms and unfolds and expands, Sam becoming wiser and more likable, even as he reconciles with his world at a happily-enough-ever-after homecoming. Unique in concept and execution, with much mention of Orson Welles and Dog Day Afternoon, King's novel is winning.
Superbly imagined lit-fic about family, fathers and film."
December 19, 2012
December 7, 2012
Read an excerpt from Double Feature
I'm thrilled that the wonderful folks at Guernica are running an excerpt from Double Feature. You can read it here!
Best,
Owen
Best,
Owen
August 20, 2012
February 6, 2012
New story in the Fairy Tale Review
Hey Gang,
My story, "The Idiot's Ghost," is featured in the brand new Brown Issue of the wonderful Fairy Tale Review. If you're interested in acquiring a copy, please go here!
Best,
Owen
My story, "The Idiot's Ghost," is featured in the brand new Brown Issue of the wonderful Fairy Tale Review. If you're interested in acquiring a copy, please go here!
Best,
Owen
