tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5286694609150417049.post229138243748348759..comments2024-02-13T23:23:40.644-08:00Comments on Black Beacon Books: A Post-Apocalyptic Interview with Kurt NewtonCameron Trosthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10161815855107838762noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5286694609150417049.post-33445404160131667782023-01-23T02:45:25.168-08:002023-01-23T02:45:25.168-08:00Oh, yes, The Last Man by Mary Shelley! I'd for...Oh, yes, The Last Man by Mary Shelley! I'd forgotten about that classic. -- I wonder if there are any new Gothic Post-Apocalyptic authors. Post-Apocalyptic and Gothic would go so well together, I think.Rayne Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13992900621890391763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5286694609150417049.post-88870503989451059962023-01-19T11:57:51.445-08:002023-01-19T11:57:51.445-08:00Excellent question, Cage. The stories in this anth...Excellent question, Cage. The stories in this anthology are really about people surviving "in the ruins" shortly after or long after an apocalypse. In several stories, like An Interlude in the English Civil War, societal breakdown is the cause, while in others, like A Kissidougou Christmas, it's a virus. There's also Mother Earth turning on the vermin inhabiting her. The nuclear angle is present here, but not as obviously as in the genre historically. In some stories, like mine, we don't know what caused the apocalypse, and that's done intentionally. As you say, the key is to follow the struggle of a small group or individual in a wasteland, regardless of the how or why of the apocalypse that took place earlier. Cameron Trosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10161815855107838762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5286694609150417049.post-2762164944262739422023-01-19T11:50:22.159-08:002023-01-19T11:50:22.159-08:00Thanks so much, Pia. Anyone on Facebook can join o...Thanks so much, Pia. Anyone on Facebook can join our release page. https://www.facebook.com/events/871610317553252Cameron Trosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10161815855107838762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5286694609150417049.post-9529636912875065252023-01-19T11:49:01.066-08:002023-01-19T11:49:01.066-08:00Great question, Rayne. I think all the books our c...Great question, Rayne. I think all the books our contributors have suggested are excellent examples. My personal favourite is High-Rise by JG Ballard and A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess. In terms of post-apocalyptic with a Gothic flavour, that's trickier. Of course, going back to the origins of the genre, The Last Man by Mary Shelley comes to mind. I'll ask Kurt to jump in here.Cameron Trosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10161815855107838762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5286694609150417049.post-41772176514068130902023-01-19T11:14:03.150-08:002023-01-19T11:14:03.150-08:00A few years ago, the post-apocalyptic stories were...A few years ago, the post-apocalyptic stories were about fears of annihilation from nuclear, lack of oil, wars, political upheaval - has the concept of post-apocalyptic changed much? Is there a defined line in the sand between pre-2000 and post-2000 apocalypse stories and their focus?<br />From what I've read, it seems that in the end, it's all about creating a community to survive against the terrors thrown at people - from all ages this is how humans have protected themselves - does this thread remain in the contemporary post-apocalypse story?<br />I hope that makes sense. Cage Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14582093488168559388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5286694609150417049.post-4635821220973702662023-01-19T07:53:35.197-08:002023-01-19T07:53:35.197-08:00The world-building in post-apocalyptic fiction is ...The world-building in post-apocalyptic fiction is truly fascinating! Good luck with your (newest) release. Pia Manninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995145640416189050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5286694609150417049.post-89917744943848233902023-01-19T06:40:40.256-08:002023-01-19T06:40:40.256-08:00A question for Kurt or Cameron (or both): I'm... A question for Kurt or Cameron (or both): I'm not very familiar with the post-apocalyptic genre, and would like to read a few books. My preference is for something with a Gothic flavour with strong characterisation, suspense and atmosphere. Which books or authors would you recommend?Rayne Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13992900621890391763noreply@blogger.com