And another review of Toybox Warrior:

Modern Pulp Heroes from Pulp Empire

Reviewed by Steven Gepp

There are 2 stories I really want to highlight here. The first is ‘To The Mountaintop’ by Jeff Pawlak…

The second is ‘Toybox Warrior’ by Teel James Glenn, about Deacon Furie’s encounter with a strange boy and his sister. A creepy horror/urban fantasy story, made all the more horrific by the realistic portrayals of war and war zones. There is little I can say without giving away the ending, but Deacon is a character that In wouldn’t mind reading more about.

This is not to say the other 6 stories were bad because they were all very good, it is just that these two stuck out as being just stunning.

http://www.amazon.com/Modern-Pulp-Heroes-Empire/dp/1477575618/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1341278532&sr=1-3&keywords=Teel+James+Glenn

Two new pulp books

I am very pleased to be among some excellent writers in two new/old pulp volumes from two different publisher. And, to top it off, a New Pulp legend like Tom Johnson of Echoes fame liked my work in them. Here’s what he had to say:

Reviewed y Tom Johnson:

 From : New Adventures of The Eagle (from Pulp Obscura)

“The Coming Storm” by Teel James Glenn.  In the U.S., the Brown Shirts have kidnapped a scientist and holding him in nearby Camp Nordland in Sussec County, New Jersey. The FBI has sent in agents, but they were lost, feared murdered by the Bund. They request from G-2 America’s greatest spy, The Eagle.  Jeff Shannon had once been an amateur magician, and the Bund is seeking entertainers, which the FBI feels will be a way to get The Eagle in their camp.

This was a gem of a story. It had a real plot, real characterization, and good dialogue.  The story is set in September 1938, and the hurricane of September 21^st, known as the Long Island Express, plays a part in the final scene. Jeff is assisted by an ex boxer named “Lefty” Kovaks (wonder why there’s never a “Righty?), who felt he owes his life to the super spy. This is a great read by a writer who knows pulp fiction.

From Modern Pulp Heroes (From Metahuman Press)

Toybox Warrior by Teel James Glenn is an interesting tale, to say the least. A boy genius is being used by the military to create new strategies for war, but he needs a tutor to assist him in the “games”. Retired Marine Major Deacon Furie applies for the job, and then learns the real story behind the boy’s power. Well written, exciting, entertaining, and top notch.

New Sales and a guest shot...

Been a busy month, visiting my intended in Montreal and sending out completed novels to several publishers. Had another story taken by Tales of Old, a great website and had my website renewed/rebuilt by my friend Robert....
And Macbeth will be back; I've been asked to remount a streamlined version of the classic play at the Cloisters Renaissance Festival on Sept 30.  I will also be story telling there, so come on by and say hi!

I’m delighted to announce I’m a guest blogger and have an interview on the website of author Lily Sawyer.  I discuss my new book Queen Morgana and the Renfairies and writing in general. Stop by and leave a comment at

http://lilysawyerbooks.blogspot.com/2012/05/welcome-guest-blogger-teel-james-glenn.html

Been a busy month!

After a couple of months working on my first directorial effort  with a punk-style production of Macbeth for the Delphi Theatre (It went great--awesome cast/full houses) I have some exciting announcements:

I pleased to announce that I’ve sold funny fantasy “Fae for a Day” to Weird Tales magazine for their Fairy issue!!

And I’m very excited that I’ve just signed the contract for my renaissance Faire murder mystery novel “Murder Most Faire” with Post Mortem Press for Summer release!

And  my first review for my book "Queen Morgana and the Renfaries."

Queen Morgana and the Renfairies

Reviewed by Toni Sweeny  RATING: Five Stars

 

The only bridge between the world of Fae and the world of Humans are the Renaissance Faires, the place where supernatural and natural can blend without knowing it, or without admitting it.

When a group of humans accidentally find themselves on the other side of the portal, they find themselves in a realm where all the characters of legend and myth exist…

MY OPINION:  Well, TJ, you’ve done it again!  I thought your pirates and other assorted characters were great, but now that you’ve moved into the realm of the Fae and brought it into contemporary time by tossing in Renfairies, they’ve gotten even better.

In these stories, there’s comedy, adventure, love, and a healthy dose of poignancy, as well as the accustomed television and movie references so characteristic of this author’s works.  If you haven’t read any of Teel James Glenn’s stories, this one is a good place to start.

A Bargain Book!

I am pleased to announce that the second of the 1930s husband/wife Maxi/Moxie Donovan collection Headline Ghouls has been published by BooksforaBuck.com! And for the first month it is available for only One Dollar!!!

Here’s the first review of it:

“It's 1938, Hitler rules Germany and is supporting U.S. Nazi groups, the studio system is in full force, America still suffers from the Great Depression, and hard-boiled reporter heroes are the order of the day. 
HEADLINE GHOULS follows Moxie, along with his hard-dancing, hard-drinking wife Maxi, as they confront Hollywood blackmailers, occult Nazi gangs who use human sacrifice and New Orleans voodoo. Moxie and Maxi play off against each other with quick dialogue, an assembly of interesting friends, and the glamour of the Hollywood studio system in its heyday.
 Award winning author Teel James Glenn recreates the "pulp" style with over-the-top characters, bizarre situations that combine mystery, Nazis and the occult, the hard-charging reporter hero, and plenty of fists, guns and drinking. I especially like the way Glenn pairs the fact-hungry reporter Moxie with his charming wife Maxi. Maxi, a Broadway dancer turned Hollywood actor, is nobody's idea of a damsel in distress. She can throw back drinks with the best of them and she's as likely to rescue Moxie as he is to save her.
..Teel immerses himself deep in this past, throws out cultural references and Hollywood trivia that will delight fans of old-time pulps, without ever forgetting that we're reading for the story.”

Four Stars 
Reviewed 3/16/12

Stop the presses!!!!

I am a astounded and amazed to announce that I have actually won an award!!! I was named best author by the 2012 Pulp Ark Awards which recognize excellence in new pulp writing and to be presented at the 2012 Pulp Ark Convention. It is an almost overwhelming honor. Most of us who write often feel like we are laboring in the wilderness and to be noticed, and by my peers, is incredible!!!

Congrats to all the other winners, who are, by and large a very distinguished cadre to be among. LIke they say at the Academy Awards--it is an honor to be nominated with such company. But to win---Wooohooo!!!!!

Here are my fellow winners this year...

PULP ARK 2012 AWARD WINNERS ANOUNCED

Tommy Hancock, Editor in Chief of Pro Se Productions and Pulp Ark Coordinator, announces that voting has closed for the 2012 Pulp Ark Awards, the first awards given in association with this inaugural Pulp creators' conference/convention.

The Winners of the 2012 Pulp Ark Awards are-

BEST NOVEL-Yesteryear by Tommy Hancock (Pro Se Productions)

BEST COLLECTION/ANTHOLOGY-Four Bullets for Dillon (Pulpwork Press)

BEST SHORT STORY- The Devil’s Workmen by Barry Reese-The Avenger: The Justice Inc Files (Moonstone)

BEST COVER ART-Hugh Monn, Private Detective-by David Russell (Pro Se Productions)

BEST INTERIOR ART-The Adventures of Lazarus Gray-George Sellas (Pro Se Productions)

BEST PULP RELATED COMIC-All Star Pulp Comics #1 (Airship 27 Productions)

BEST PULP MAGAZINE-Pro Se Presents (Pro Se Productions)

BEST PULP REVIVAL-The Wild Adventures of Doc Savage by Will Murray (Altus Press)

BEST NEW PULP CHARACTER- John Blackthorn Created by Van Allen Plexico (White Rocket Books)

BEST AUTHOR-Teel James Glenn

BEST NEW WRITER-TIE Sean Taylor And Chuck Miller

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD-Howard Hopkins

The awards, 8X10 engraved wooden plaques, will be awarded in the middle of Pulp Ark, the evening of Saturday, April 21, 2012. Hancock stated that all winners as well as nominees are encouraged to attend, but any winners who could not would receive their awards by mail. Pulp Ark thanks all who nominated, all who voted, and congratulations to all the nominees and especially to the winners of the Pulp Ark 2012 Awards!

For any questions concerning Pulp Ark, contact Hancock atproseproductions@earthlink.net or follow Pulp Ark news atwww.pulpark.blogspot.com