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* Read * The Haunted Hillbilly by Derek McCormack µ eBook or Kindle ePUB. The Haunted Hillbilly A comic book in words, episodic and eerie, The Haunted Hillbilly is a carnivalesque thrill-ride that reads both like a vintage 1950s issue of Tales from the Crypt and a 21st century re-imagining of Michael Ondaatje’s The Collected Works of Billy the Kid. The Haunted Hillbilly is an historical first-person narrative, told by Nudie The Carnival Couturier” (the name’s a twist on Nudie, the Rodeo Tailor”, a real-life figure perhaps best known for dressing Elvis Presley), a ga
| Title | : | The Haunted Hillbilly |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.17 (820 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 155022610X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 130 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-27 |
| Language | : | English |
A comic book in words, episodic and eerie, The Haunted Hillbilly is a carnivalesque thrill-ride that reads both like a vintage 1950s issue of Tales from the Crypt and a 21st century re-imagining of Michael Ondaatje’s The Collected Works of Billy the Kid. The Haunted Hillbilly is an historical first-person narrative, told by Nudie The Carnival Couturier” (the name’s a twist on Nudie, the Rodeo Tailor”, a real-life figure perhaps best known for dressing Elvis Presley), a gay couturier who, in Derek McCormack’s spellbinding world, also happens to be a vampire. As the story evolves,
In 2001, he received an Honorable Mention at the National Magazine Awards for "Boo! A Halloween ABC," which appeared in Saturday Night. He is co-author of Wild Mouse, which was nominated for the 1999 Toronto Book Award. His non-fiction has appeared in the National Post, Saturday Night, Elm Street, and Blood & Aphorisms. His short stories have appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers, and anthologies in Canada and the U.S.A. Derek McCormack lives in Toronto.. Stargaze, a short movie based on his story of the same name, has appeared at numerous Canadian and international f
Its nice At 12Its nice Bhikshu At 124 generously spaced pages, The Haunted Hillbilly - Derek McCormack's first novel - demonstrates with style and sardonic wit that it's not about the length, it's all in how you use it. McCormack, the author of the short-story collections Dark Rides and Wish Book, as well as half of the Toronto Book Award-nominated Wild Mouse and various small-press publications, is an artisan who prefers working in miniature and consistently produces bijoux-like texts of Byzantine complexity. Halfway through The Haunted Hillbilly, the book presents the read. generously spaced pages, The Haunted Hillbilly - Derek McCormack's first novel - demonstrates with style and sardonic wit that it's not about the length, it's all in how you use it. McCormack, the author of the short-story collections Dark Rides and Wish Book, as well as half of the Toronto Book Award-nominated Wild Mouse and various small-press publications, is an artisan who prefers working in miniature and consistently produces bijoux-like texts of Byzantine complexity. Halfway through The Haunted Hillbilly, the book presents the read. "A Twisted Tale of a Musician's Rise and Fall" according to gac100A Twisted Tale of a Musician's Rise and Fall Nudie, the costume designer for a mysterious carnival, takes a shine to up-and-coming countrysinger Hank. Hank's just been asked to appear at the Grand Ole Opry, and Nudie convinces Hank to allow him to design his clothes. Soon, it becomes clear that Nudie's intentions are more wicked and devious than what Hank is prepared for. With minimal and precise words, author Derek McCormack creates a creepy underworld of country music and vamprisim. He uses only what is necessary and allows the reader's mind to fill in the scenes, offering a very effect. . Nudie, the costume designer for a mysterious carnival, takes a shine to up-and-coming countrysinger Hank. Hank's just been asked to appear at the Grand Ole Opry, and Nudie convinces Hank to allow him to design his clothes. Soon, it becomes clear that Nudie's intentions are more wicked and devious than what Hank is prepared for. With minimal and precise words, author Derek McCormack creates a creepy underworld of country music and vamprisim. He uses only what is necessary and allows the reader's mind to fill in the scenes, offering a very effect. Carnivalesque Derek McCormack's short-short novel, THE HAUNTED HILLBILLY, is the definition of edgy queer lit. McCormack has already proved his capabilities as one of the best upcoming writers with his debut, GRAB BAG, and THE HAUNTED HILLBILLY does not dissapoint.Set in the carnivale atmosphere of rural Canada, Nudie is a vampiric tailor with an unhealthy sexual appetite for the simple minded struggling folk singers. While the characters resemble country/western singer icons, Derek's incarnations are of a much darker breed. Nudie, himself, who molds the imp
In 2001, he received an Honorable Mention at the National Magazine Awards for "Boo! A Halloween ABC," which appeared in Saturday Night. His non-fiction has appeared in the National Post, Saturday Night, Elm Street, and Blood & Aphorisms. Derek McCormack lives in Toronto.. His short stories have appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers, and anthologies in Canada and the U.S.A. He is co-autho
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