Louis Gale's experimental series opens with 'a written self-portrait: 'On Psychosis' a Novella Vol. I,' plunging readers into the fragmented consciousness of Amstel, a man navigating psychotic breaks, travel, and drug experiences. The nonlinear stream-of-consciousness style, marked by repetition and unconventional typography, immerses readers in his unraveling reality. Gale, who has experienced homelessness and psychiatric hospitalization, now holds a master's in consciousness studies and pursues a PhD in international psychology, bringing authenticity to this unsettling yet darkly humorous exploration of identity. Available at https://tinyurl.com/written-self-portrait1.
The second volume, 'a written self-portrait: 'On Tragedy' Volume II,' continues Amstel's journey through imagined realms and philosophical speculation while confined both literally and psychologically. This installment broadens the series' focus to higher consciousness and human potential, maintaining its experimental approach while deepening the mystery around its protagonist. For readers drawn to unconventional fiction, it offers a fuller view of Gale's ambitious series. Available at https://tinyurl.com/written-self-portrait2.
Alex Grass's 'Infernal Tramps: Tales of Weird Terror' collects 17 stories that blend grotesque horror with dark humor, from a cursed video game to a dog collar that converts a city to canine worship. Grass's elaborate, macabre prose, punctuated by unexpected comedy, creates a disquieting atmosphere enhanced by black-and-white illustrations. This collection caters to readers who appreciate unapologetically bizarre horror with grindhouse-style gore. Available at https://tinyurl.com/infernal-tramps.
Michael Weiner's 'The Future Is Not Yet Written' picks up where 'Both Sides of the Same Coin' left off, following the Klein, Carbone, Doyle, Roth, and Bartell families from the aftermath of 9/11 through the COVID era. This multigenerational saga traces how grief, love, ambition, and chance reshape lives over two decades, offering a deeply compassionate portrait of resilience built through incremental choices. Available at https://tinyurl.com/the-future-is-not-yet-written.
