Monthly Archives: May 2011

“Winter Journey” by Joel Lane

Posted on May 31, 2011 by petertennant

I’ve discussed this story before, over on the Case Notes blog back in 2009 when it was nominated for a British Fantasy Award, but it needs to be reprised over here at some point for the sake of completeness and … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for a Bank Holiday Monday

Posted on May 30, 2011 by petertennant

ITEM: It’s a Bank Holiday Monday in the UK. Q: How does this effect me? A: I’m not sure if the chip shop will be open or not. ITEM: Last night I was watching an Andre Rieu DVD, and he … Continue reading →

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Last Saturday I Was In Sheringham

Posted on May 28, 2011 by petertennant

It’s a town on the north Norfolk coast, and rather a nice place to be on a sunny Saturday. Somebody once told me that it has the longest lived population in the country, which suggests it’s a place a lot … Continue reading →

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“Washer Woman” by Scott Lambridis

Posted on May 27, 2011 by petertennant

I first encountered Scott Lambridis in his role as one of the founders of innovative publisher Omnibucket, and apart from his contribution to their launch title Brainchild this story from Black Static #10 is the only example I’ve seen of … Continue reading →

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“Death By Water” by Sarah Singleton

Posted on May 26, 2011 by petertennant

Sarah Singleton has had several novels published, and a considerable number of short stories including one in The Third Alternative back in the day. So far this story from #15 marks her only appearance in Black Static. The story opens … Continue reading →

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Blogger in Drive-by Incident

Posted on May 25, 2011 by petertennant

No, I haven’t been shot at by a car full of hoodies armed with automatic weaponry while standing on a street corner minding my own business. Civilisation hasn’t reached this corner of Norfolk as yet. I’ve been interviewed by Australian … Continue reading →

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Thoughts for a 100th Post

Posted on May 24, 2011 by petertennant

ITEM: This is my 100th post at Trumpetville. Can I get a ‘Yay!’? ITEM: Last week I stumbled across this thought provoking and somewhat disturbing opinion piece on the Madeleine McCann case and the influence of the media. The bit that … Continue reading →

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“The Sleep Mask” by Joel Lane

Posted on May 23, 2011 by petertennant

Joel Lane is one of the magazine’s most frequent contributors and arguably the quintessential Black Static writer. This story from #19 marked his fourth appearance, and I believe there’s another one waiting for a window of opportunity.  The opening line … Continue reading →

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The Wolfman Cometh

Posted on May 20, 2011 by petertennant

I meant to post earlier in the day, but the time just ran away with me, as there is so much to do in preparation for tomorrow’s end of the world. No, seriously. According to some, when the Rapture occurs … Continue reading →

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Night of Strange Dreaming

Posted on May 19, 2011 by petertennant

I was going to discuss Joel Lane’s story “The Sleep Mask” today, with its concept of dream debt, but serendipitously I had a slew of weird dreams of my own last night, so writing about them instead seems apposite. I … Continue reading →

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