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Der Spinetingler-Preis wird dieses Mal nach einem leicht anderen Verfahren (keine Angst, es ist immer noch ein Publikumspreis, aber die Stimmabgabe ist etwas anders) vergeben. Das geht bis Ende April und am 1. Mai werden die Sieger veröffentlicht.

Die Kategorien blieben gleich:

New Voice (eins bis drei Romane)

A Bad Day For Sorry, von Sophie Littlefield

Balzac of the Badlands, von Steve Finbow

Dope Thief, von Dennis Tafoya

The Ghosts of Belfast, von Stuart Neville

I-5, von Summer Brenner

In Their Blood, von Sharon Potts

The Lost Sister, von Russel D. McLean

Mixed Blood (Kap der Finsternis), von Roger Smith

Ravens, von George Dawes Green

The Weight of Silence, von Heather Gudenkauf

Rising Star (vier bis acht Romane)

50 Grand, von Adrian McKinty

Await Your Reply, von Dan Chaon

The Devil’s Staircase, von Helen Fitzgerald

Finch, von Jeff VanderMeer

Last Days, von Brian Evenson

Safer, von Sean Doolittle

Legend (mindestens neun Romane)

The Complaints (Ein reines Gewissen), von Ian Rankin

The Midnight Room, von Ed Gorman

The Mystic Arts of Erasing All Signs of Death (Das Clean-Team), von Charlie Huston

The Scarecrow, von Michael Connelly

Shadow Season, von Tom Piccirilli

Tower, von Reed Farrel Coleman und Ken Bruen

Best Short Story on the Web

M-N-S (n) murder-necrophilia-suicide, von Anonymous 9 aus Plots with Guns

Flesh Rule, von Frank Bill aus Plots with Guns

Blurred Lines, von Michael Moreci aus A Twist of Noir

Survival Instincts, von Sandra Seamans aus Pulp Pusher

At Least I felt Something, von Sophie Littlefield aus The Drowning Machine

My Father’s Son, von Alan Griffiths aus A Twist of Noir

The Present, von Mark Joseph Kiewlak aus A Twist Of Noir

Insatiable, von Hillary Davidson aus Beat to a Pulp

A Wild and Crazy Night, von John Kenyon aus Beat to a Pulp

The Tut, von Paul D Brazill aus Beat to a Pulp

Best Mystery or Crime Comic/Graphic Novel

Back to Brooklyn, von Garth Ennis, Jimmy Palmiotti und Mihailo Vukelic (Image)

Britten and Brulightly, von Hannah Berry (Metropolitan Books)

Chew, von John Layman und Rob Guillory (Image)

Leo Pulp, von Claudo Nizzi und Massimo Bonfatti (IDW)

Low Moon, von Jason (Fantagraphics Books)

Noir, von verschiedenen Autoren (Dark Horse)

Parker: The Hunter, von Darwyn Cooke (IDW)

Scalped, von Jason Aaron und R. M. Guéra (Vertigo)

West Coast Blues, von Jacques Tardi und Jean-Patrick Manchette (Fantagraphic Books)

You Have Killed Me, von Jamie Rich und Joelle Jones (Oni Press)

Best Mystery/Crime Fiction Press, Publisher or Imprint

Bitter Lemon Press

Busted Flush Press

New Pulp Press

Serpent’s Tail

Soho Press Books

Switchblade

Special Services to the Industry & Community

The Big Adios

Bookgasm

Crimeculture

Friday’s Forgotten Books

My Little Corner

Best Reviewer

Jen Forbus

Lesa Holstine

The Nerd of Nor

Peter Rozovsky

Cory Wilde

Best Cover

Ja, nee, das müsst ihr euch ansehen. Da hilft nichts.

Die Autorenorganisation International Thriller Writers (ITW) hat die Nominierungsliste für den diesjährigen Thriller Award veröffentlicht:

Best Hard Cover Novel

VANISHED von Joseph Finder

LONG LOST von Harlan Coben

FEAR THE WORST von Linwood Barclay

THE NEIGHBOR von Lisa Gardner

THE RENEGADES von T. Jefferson Parker

Best Paperback Original

SHADOW SEASON von Tom Piccirilli

URGE TO KILL von John Lutz

VENGEANCE ROAD von Rick Mofina

THE COLDEST MILE von Tom Piccirilli

NO MERCY von John Gilstrap

Best First Novel

FRAGMENT von Warren Fahy

DEAD MEN’S DUST (Der Knochensammler) von Matt Hilton

COLLISION OF EVIL von John J. Le Beau

DRACULA: THE UN-DEAD von Dacre Stoker

RUNNING FROM THE DEVIL von Jamie Freveletti

Best Short Story

THE DESERT HERE AND THE DESERT FAR AWAY von Marcus Sakey

A STAB IN THE HEART von Twist Phelan

AFTERSHOCK & OTHERS von F. Paul Wilson

ICED von Harry Hunsicker

BOLDT’S BROKEN ANGEL von Ridley Pearson

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Da sind dieses Jahr viele Autoren (Finder, Coben, Parker, Piccirilli, Lutz, Mofina, Hilton) und Werke dabei, die ich noch unbedingt lesen will. Etliche der nominierten Werke dürften auch dieses und nächstes Jahr übersetzt werden.

Die Horror Writers Association hat den „Bram Stoker Award 2009“ vergeben:

Superior Achievement in a NOVEL

AUDREY’S DOOR von Sarah Langan (Harper)

Superior Achievement in a FIRST NOVEL

DAMNABLE von Hank Schwaeble (Jove)

Superior Achievement in LONG FICTION

THE LUCID DREAMING von Lisa Morton (Bad Moon Books)

Superior Achievement in SHORT FICTION

“In the Porches of My Ears” von Norman Prentiss (POSTSCRIPTS #18)

Superior Achievement in an ANTHOLOGY

HE IS LEGEND herausgegeben von Christopher Conlon (Gauntlet Press)

Superior Achievement in a COLLECTION

A TASTE OF TENDERLOIN von Gene O’Neill (Apex Book Company)

Superior Achievement in NONFICTION

WRITERS WORKSHOP OF HORROR von Michael Knost (Woodland Press)

Superior Achievement in POETRY

CHIMERIC MACHINES von Lucy A. Snyder (Creative Guy Publishing)

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Those Sexy Vintage Sleaze Books hat ein Buch von Sheldon Lord (auch bekannt als one and only Lawrence Block) entdeckt: Of Shame and Joy.

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Joe Lansdale beantwortet den Sons of Spade einige Fragen:

I based a lot of Hap on myself, and Leonard on friends of mine. It’s that simple. But, of course, a lot of who they are is made up. I had a number of the jobs Hap had, and some of the other experiences. No murders and killings, but the background.

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„Battlefield Earth“ hat kürzlich den Razzie als schlechtester Film des Jahrzehnts erhalten. Drehbuchautor J. D. Shapiro hat den Preis persönlich entgegengenommen und die Gelegenheit genutzt, ein wenig aus dem Nähkästchen zu plaudern:

It wasn’t as I intended — promise. No one sets out to make a train wreck. Actually, comparing it to a train wreck isn’t really fair to train wrecks, because people actually want to watch those. (…)

My script was very, VERY different than what ended up on the screen. My screenplay was darker, grittier and had a very compelling story with rich characters. What my screenplay didn’t have was slow motion at every turn, Dutch tilts, campy dialogue, aliens in KISS boots, and everyone wearing Bob Marley wigs.(…)

The only time I saw the movie was at the premiere, which was one too many times. (…)

Now, looking back at the movie with fresh eyes, I can’t help but be strangely proud of it. Because out of all the sucky movies, mine is the suckiest.

It’s the work that matters. Don’t get caught up in the rest of the nonsense — the business and marketing and trend-watching and all of that. Sure, it’s important. But the work comes first. Sit your butt in a chair and keep writing. When you’re not writing, read your eyeballs out.

A Wild and Crazy Night by John Kenyon from Beat to a Pulp

At Least I felt Something by Sophie Littlefield from The Drowning Machine

Blurred Lines by Michael Moreci from A Twist of Noir

Flesh Rule by Frank Bill from Plots with Guns

Insatiable by Hilary Davidson from Beat to a Pulp

My Father’s Son by Alan Griffiths from A Twist of Noir

M-N-S (n) murder-necrophilia-suicide by Anonymous 9 from Plots with Guns

The Present by Mark Joseph Kiewlak from A Twist Of Noir

Survival Instincts by Sandra Seamans from Pulp Pusher

The Tut by Paul D Brazill from Beat to a Pulp

Die Enthüllung seines Sterns auf dem Walk of Fame am vergangenen Freitag (26. März)  ist wahrscheinlich der letzte öffentliche Aufritt von Dennis Hopper:

Er hat Prostatakrebs und ist in einen sehr unschönen Scheidungsstreit verwickelt (mehr hier).

In den vergangenen Tagen gab es einige Meldungen über das mögliche Ende der Serie, einen Umzug zu einem anderen Sender und einem Kinofilm.

Jetzt ist das Ende der TV-Serie nach der achten Staffel (die derzeit in den USA ausgestrahlt wird) beschlossen. Letztendlich dürfte es an den gestiegenen Kosten und den anstehenden Gehaltsverhandlungen gelegen haben. Außerdem soll man dann aufhören, wenn es am schönsten ist.

Aber halt: die wollen jetzt einen Kinofilm machen. Er soll in Europa spielen und Billy Ray schreibt das Drehbuch. Ray schrieb die Bücher für „State of Play“ und „Das Tribunal“ (Hart’s War). Für seine beiden Spielfilme „Enttarnt“ (Breach) und „Lüge und Wahrheit“ (Shattered Glass) schrieb er ebenfalls die Bücher.

Hier die Pressemitteilung von Fox (habe auf kürzere Version verlinkt):

“24: DAY EIGHT” WILL BE THE AWARD-WINNING SERIES’ FINAL SEASON

Two-Hour Series Finale Airs Monday, May 24, on FOX

In a joint decision made by 24’s star and executive producer Kiefer Sutherland, executive producer and showrunner Howard Gordon, Twentieth Century Fox Television, Imagine Entertainment and Fox Broadcasting Company, it was determined that the acclaimed series will end its remarkable eight-season run. Jack Bauer’s last day on FOX will conclude when the final two hours of “Day Eight” air Monday, May 24 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). As the countdown to the series’ climactic conclusion races on, the final 11 hours will air uninterrupted Mondays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Multiple award-winning series star Kiefer Sutherland reflected on the show’s run: “This has been the role of a lifetime, and I will never be able to fully express my appreciation to everyone who made it possible. While the end of the series is bittersweet, we always wanted 24 to finish on a high note, so the decision to make the eighth season our last was one we all agreed upon. This feels like the culmination of all our efforts from the writers to the actors to our fantastic crew and everyone at Fox. Looking ahead to the future, Howard Gordon and I are excited about the opportunity to create the feature film version of 24. But when all is said and done, it is the loyal worldwide fan base that made it possible for me to have the experience of playing the role of Jack Bauer, and for that I am eternally grateful.”

Executive producer and showrunner Howard Gordon said, “Kiefer and I have loved every minute of making 24, but we all believe that now is the right time to call it a day. I echo his sentiments of gratitude toward the show’s amazing creative team, as well as the studio and network who have always believed in us and shown us unbelievable support.”

“24 is so much more than just a TV show – it has redefined the drama genre and created one of the most admired action icons in television history,” said Peter Rice, Chairman, Entertainment, Fox Networks Group. Kevin Reilly, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company added, “We are extremely proud of this groundbreaking series and will be forever thankful to Kiefer, the producers, the cast and crew for everything they’ve put into 24 over the years. It’s truly been an amazing and unforgettable eight days.”

“We are so grateful to Kiefer and Howard who have really poured their hearts and souls into making this show over the past eight seasons,” commented Gary Newman and Dana Walden, Chairmen, Twentieth Century Fox Television. “To everyone who contributed to this iconic series over its amazing run, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation for your incredible work.”

Added Imagine Entertainment’s Brian Grazer, “I’m so proud to have been a part of 24, which has become such a cultural phenomenon. And to Kiefer and Howard and everyone who has worked on the show, many thanks.”

Now in its eighth season with Kiefer Sutherland starring as the heroic Jack Bauer, the inventive and suspenseful 24 has been nominated for a total of 68 Emmy Awards, winning for Outstanding Drama Series in 2006. Over the course of seven seasons, Sutherland garnered seven Emmy nominations and one win for Outstanding Lead Actor – Drama Series. While the series gained global recognition, Sutherland’s portrayal of the legendary character penetrated the American psyche like no other dramatic television character to become part of the English lexicon.

Premiering November 6, 2001, 24 employed a pioneering split-screen, fast-paced format with complex interweaving storylines as viewers followed anti-terrorism agent Jack Bauer through 24 pulse-pounding episodes, each covering one hour and presented in real time. Subsequent seasons combined the show’s unique and trend-setting format while delivering compelling new elements and attracting talented actors and guest stars, including the Emmy Award-winning Cherry Jones (President Allison Taylor). The series also currently stars Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe O’Brian), Anil Kapoor (Omar Hassan), Annie Wersching (Renee Walker), Katee Sackhoff (Dana Walsh), Mykelti Williamson (Brian Hastings), Freddie Prinze Jr. (Cole Ortiz), Chris Diamantopoulos (Rob Weiss) and John Boyd (Arlo Glass).

The first six seasons were set in Los Angeles, and following the strike-induced delay of Season Seven, “24: Redemption,” a two-hour film bridging Seasons Six and Seven, was set in Africa. Washington, D.C. was the setting for Season Seven, and the final season of 24 finds Jack Bauer thwarting a terrorist attack in New York.

At the conclusion of Season Eight, 24 will have a produced a total of 194 episodes (including “24: Redemption”), making it one of the longest-running action television shows in history.

Tune in Monday, March 29 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) for the next all-new installment of 24 and Monday, April 5 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) for a special two-hour episode.

(via Collider)