One Way (Silent Clamor Press), by Hélène Hérault, translated by Liza Tripp, is a compelling, noirish novella built around a one-way correspondence between Béatrice and the husband she left. Used to being in control, he has no way to respond…
Bad Intentions, Crime Fiction Inspired by the Music of Warren Zevon, edited by Michael Downing, packs a punch you won’t soon forget. Like Zevon’s iconic song “Lawyers, Guns and Money”, the short stories in Bad Intentions feature people caught in…
I absolutely loved Ripple Effects and Other Stories, Lesley Mahoney O’Connell’s debut collection of short stories. Set in coastal communities on New England’s South Shore, these sharply observed and lyrical stories that shine a light on people who feel like…
I’ve been lurking on Substack for a while wondering: should I? could I? My mystery thriller, Swallowtail, is coming out from Galiot Press in November. I want people to know about it. I want them to meet my sassy, arty…
Crissa-Jean Chappell‘s new YA novel, Sun Don’t Shine, is at once a lyrical coming of age story and mesmerizing thriller that will leave you breathless as it follows Reece, a resilient sixteen-year-old girl who’s been on the run with her…
2023 was a very good year for Novel Incubator. Eleven alums were published and more are waiting in the wings for 2024. Looking for a good read to welcome the new year? Here are the Novel Incubator books that came…