Hello, Internet. My new novel has been out for a few weeks now. So far nobody has told me they hated it, which is strange. I suspect that the plot of the book–a crazy author kidnapping a blogger who writes negative reviews–might be influencing some of my book’s praise, and that is completely okay. In this post I’ve collected some reviews the book has received so far, as well as recent interviews and articles I’ve been involved in. So here we go.
Reviews
- Hellnotes says, “How to Successfully Kidnap Strangers is most certainly a BILF [Book I’d Like to Fuck].”
- Dead End Follies says I’m not exactly a comedian, but I am “what you would get if you mixed the DNA of Louis CK and Richard Matheson in a diabolical attempt to play God.”
- Musings of an Ink-Stained Wretch says, “If you’re sensitive about religion, easily offended, or have issues with vulgarity, you’re going to want to take a hard pass on this one. If you’re a fan of dark humor ala EULOGY and VERY BAD THINGS, you’re in for a treat.”
- Slap Happy Fun Time says, “Max is a solid story teller that refuses to follow any genre and write whatever the hell he wants. That unpredictability is what fuels his novels. You never know what the hell you’re in for and his characters are always interesting.”
Interviews
- S.W. Lauden interrogated me about obnoxious reviewers and what being a publisher has taught me about being a writer.
- This is Horror interviewed Lori and myself about Perpetual Motion Machine.
- Benoit from Dead End Follies and I discuss in great length online writing communities, social media promotion for writers, and many other things.
- My wiener dog/literary agent questioned me about the mysterious smell coming from our pantry.
Articles
- “How to Become a Better Writer (By Reading One-Star Reviews of Your Favorite Books)”
- “8 Great Podcasts for Writers”
Okay, that’s it. Stay tuned for more things. Until then, here’s an adorable owlet:
