Sean Ferrell lives in New York City. His first novel, Numb, is forthcoming from HarperCollins in 2010. His short fiction has appeared in journals both online and off. He can be found online at www.byseanferrell.com
This isn't a book about rising from the ashes, it's the story of recognizing that rising is possible, but more likely a dream, and that walking on the ashes is far more likely.
Thomas M. Disch entertains, philosophizes about identity, memory and free will, and provides a sci-fi tale that is no longer sci-fi because the world has caught up.
Pulitzer Prize winning author Richard Russo enthralls with a tale of memory and resentment, the central character sinks beneath his memories as if tied in a chain he can't untangle.
As the boys grew pimply and fat (Cartman got fatter), the gaming company focused on finding more consumers. Everyone was at fault, from kids to corporate suits.
The 'monster of the week' formula allows room for a Doctor Who spin: the zombies were being used to create cures for futuristic diseases, and the werewolf was an alien entity.
The enduring draw that continues to bring people to this film is the timeless story of a protagonist done wrong by powers beyond his control, and the wish to bring that corruption down by any means necessary.
