I’ve had a few links simmering in the oil vat of my inbox for the last week. Now that they’re toasty brown I’m ready to dry these off and serve them up. (What the hell am I talking about. Thank you Wednesday!!!) Anyway, the inestimable John Niven’s second novel, KILL YOUR FRIENDS, is now on-sale!!! You’ve probably already picked up a few copies for yourself and acquaintances; but, in case you haven’t, or if you’d like to affirm that you’ve made a smart purchase, I am including here some links pertinent to the publication of this hilarious novel. Over at the Powell’s Blog, John has begun a week of blogging and, so far, has detailed the construction of his writer’s shed in the backyard. There’s quite a lot to be said about writing sheds, as you’ll see.
Also, ThreeGuysOneBook has a great interview with John and review of Kill Your Friends: two great features on an outstanding new (relatively) website. And if that’s not enough, read John’s Q&A over at Anthem Magazine, which describes KYF thusly:
“John Niven’s novel, Kill Your Friends, has been described as a sort of American Psycho for the record industry. Set in the coked-up world of 1990s British A&R, it’s a pitch black comedy that’ll leave you exhilarated, exhausted, and feeling a bit dirty—in a good way.”
