first novel Archives

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 →

13 Feb, 2012

5 Tips for New Authors: Q&A with Jason Warburg

Categories: Art and creativity, New books, Q&A •
Tags: believe in me, fiction writing, first novel, first-time author, first-time novelist, jason warburg, robert b. parker, story, storytelling, the daily vault, tips, wampus multimedia, writing tips •
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Jason Warburg, editor of music-review site The Daily Vault and author of the just-published novel Believe in Me, shares the trials and tribulations of producing a successful debut novel — and provides… Read More →