Rural vs. urban is certainly more accurate. I think it gets lumped into state categories simply because of elections. I live in Atlanta and am depressingly aware of how isolated we are.

I have been very much looking forward to Shelby Oaks and should really bump it to #1 on my list. Man Finds Tape also feels like it could share an affinity with the novel, so I need to watch that one, as well.

I appreciate all of this! Yeah, the pacing was certainly by design, but the fact that the book was typeset and packaged to look like a shorter novel than it is didn't do it many favors. It'll probably be a while before I write a novel that long again. Just glad it's been working for so many readers!

I'm so glad you got a copy!! Enjoy seeing me go a little darker, somehow. :)

Honored, Sam. And somehow only 8 months away 😳

Thanks, Chris. I've never thought about True Detective S1 in this context, but here's hoping there are more folks who loved its ending. :D

This made my day, Matthew. Thank you!

It DOES seem to be, doesn't it? 🫢

"No comment," said the heavy black lump and the Pine Arch Creature in the same grating voice.

😂 Perfect. No one who owns my book is getting a good night's sleep.

Thank you for making me feel decidedly less icky about sharing good news in bad times. :)

Congratulations, Sara!!!

I'm so glad!

Thank you, Joe!

Thank you for this amazing shout out! You extra belong because your mild spoilers below align so perfectly with the fascination I wanted to dig into.

Thank you so much, Alex! I truly appreciate it!