debut novel Archives

25 Aug, 2017

Peter McDade: Carrying ‘The Weight of Sound’

Categories: New books, New music •
Tags: debut novel, peter mcdade, the weight of sound, uncle green •
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by Wampus

We met drummer and writer Peter McDade a few years ago when he was scouring the indie world for a label home for Rycopa, the long-lost album from his longtime band, Uncle Green.… Read More →

18 Mar, 2014

Richard Fulco: The Never-Ending Story

Categories: New books, Self-referential •
Tags: antihero, claire mckinney, debut novel, fiction, first novel, john lenza, modern fiction, new fiction, new novels, richard fulco, there is no end to this slope, wampus •
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by Wampus

When author Richard Fulco submitted the manuscript for his debut novel, There Is No End to This Slope, to Wampus in 2012, we identified with its contrarian point of view. His protagonist? Not… Read More →

25 Feb, 2014

A Kick in the Pants: Q&A with Richard Fulco

Categories: Art and creativity, New books, Q&A •
Tags: antihero, claire mckinney, debut novel, fiction writing, first novel, first-time author, john lenza, richard fulco, there is no end to this slope, unreliable narrator, wampus •
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by Wampus

Ever notice how most popular novels are about compelling characters with exciting lives? We love those characters, love their lives. But what about the flawed characters with the depressing lives?… Read More →