And Then There Were Two!
It all comes down to this. On Friday, February 11th, we need your votes, one last time, to decide the winner of the Page Match!
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It’s Issue 20, Autumn 2018 with feature author Kristene Perron and cover artist Ben Baldwin!
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It’s Issue 29, Winter 2021 with feature author Shashi Bhat and cover artist Kris Sayer!
And, for a short time only, both issues are 50% off!
From our feature author interviews, here’s what Kristene and Shashi have to say about their characters:
Pulp Literature: Which character do you identify with most in your story, ‘Flavour of the Forsaken’?
Kristene Perron: Can I say all of them but at different times? Okay, probably Pempasigle most of all. I spent my youth in a safe suburban bubble and when I finally broke out and started travelling, my naive idealism received a swift backhand from reality. I’m still an optimist, and too enthusiastic for my own good, but stepping off the beaten path changes you in ways you can’t predict. Much like Pempasigle, experiencing the less-than-pleasant truths of life made me a better person.
Pulp Literature: In ‘The Library Giant’, we meet a man trapped in body and space — perhaps also in mind. Could you tell us about the inspiration for this piece?
Shashi Bhat: The inspiration came from a couple of places. 1) I had read a scene somewhere (I can’t remember where now!) about a man stuck in an elevator, and 2) someone I knew mentioned he was once nicknamed ‘the Library Giant’. I wanted to write a story about a quiet, polite, unassertive person who, because of the body he was born in, can’t help but take up space. And then I thought I’d place him in a catalyzing situation where he is forced to act. I was interested in the question of whether he’s acting against his nature or embracing his true nature, and how this duality exists and clashes within him.
To meet these wonderful characters — and to check out all the wonders of Issue 20 and Issue 29 — visit the bookstore. The two issues are on sale now for 50% off!
Vote for your favourite, this Friday, February 11th @PulpLiterature on Instagram!
Our thanks to all of our authors and artists. And to you, our devoted readers!
Stay tuned to the blog, where we’ll announce the winner of the Page Match!
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