Little Is Left to Tell – Steven Hendricks
Campanile Books is excited to announce the acquisition of Steven Hendricks’ debut literary novel “Little is Left to Tell“, originally published by Starcheone Editions. Readers enter a narrative rabbit hole through bedtime stories that Mr. Fin, a man with dementia, conjures for his long-lost son. Virginia the Wolf writes her last novel to lure her daughter home. A rabbit named Hart Crane must eat words to speak, while passing zeppelins drop bombs. Mr. Fin tries to read the past in marginalia and to rebuild his son from boat parts. The haunting fables in this lyrical first novel trace the fictions that make and unmake us. “In LITTLE IS LEFT TO TELL one scene is quietly illuminated and then that illumination glides to the next, equally quiet and wondrous. Like a dream that inhabits an entire life, even a life of reading, this is a deeply rich and surprising novel.”—Amina Cain Read more about author Steven Hendricks here >> Press Kit for Steven Hendricks >> Read more about the book here...
New Release: Keel & Saddle
Campanile Books is excited to release a new edition of an American Original, by the grandson of American patriot Paul Revere. Keel & Saddle: Forty Years of Military & Naval Service The autobiography of Joseph W. Revere, a great American hero of the Mexican War and the Civil War (and grandson of Paul Revere). At the age of fourteen young Revere entered the United States Naval School, and began a long career of service on sea and land in almost every portion of the globe. In his sixteenth year he sailed for the Pacific, and was attached to the squadron employed in suppressing the African slave trade. After narrow escapes from disease, wreck, and mutiny, he was detailed to the European squadron, and visited every country of Europe, and the Mediterranean shores of Asia and Africa. His knowledge of many languages secured him a favorable position, through which he met the most distinguished personages of the day. He was an eyewitness of the Carlist War, and served with the Mosquito fleet on the coast of Florida during the Seminole War. In 1838 he served in the first naval squadron which circumnavigated the globe. When in India he saved the British man-of-war Ganges from shipwreck, and was presented for his service with a sword of honor by the governor-general. Throughout the Mexican War he was on the coast of California. At Sonoma he raised the first American flag north of San Francisco. Soon after this he resigned, and was employed by the Mexican government in reorganizing the artillery service. At the outbreak of the Civil War he offered his services to the general government and received a commission as colonel of the Seventh New Jersey Volunteers. The brilliant record of this gallant regiment, second to none in the service, has been largely attributed to the severe discipline it received under General Revere, whom General Hooker pronounced the best disciplinarian in the army. He was in all the battles of the Peninsular campaign; was promoted to the rank of brigadier-general, and commanded the Second New Jersey Brigade until after Fredericksburg. He was assigned to command of the New York Excelsior Brigade, and at Chancellorsville Revere’s brigade led the van in the desperate struggle after the route of the Eleventh Corps, when Howard’s men retreated before the impetuous onslaught of Stonewall Jackson. Censured by General Sickles for his conduct in this battle, Revere was for a time deprived of his rank; the opinion of his troops, and of Generals Meade, Sedgwick, and other high officers, held him innocent of any offence. President Lincoln declared that he had been unjustly treated...
A Campanile Contest – Win a Kindle
Win a Kindle Paperwhite for the Holidays! a Rafflecopter giveaway * (No Purchase necessary – visit our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, or enter any picture of a Campanile Book will do, whether a sample, a book in a bookstore or a book you have on your shelves. Snap away, enter to...
Campanile Acquires Lightfall, by Christian Carvajal
Campanile Books is privileged to acquire the rights to Christian Carvajal’s apocalyptic novel LIGHTFALL. This supernatural satire was originally published by Fear Nought Publishing in 2009, to great acclaim and strong reviews. In Sugar Roses, Oklahoma, events tumble rapidly toward the End of the World. We’re introduced to a cross-section of this fervently Baptist college town as it struggles to comprehend a series of supernatural phenomena: roadkill returned to life, a little girl who speaks classical Greek, an ominous shortwave signal, and a demonic voice that calls itself the Megatron. No less foreboding is the news from around the world, in which Christian fundamentalists and Muslim terrorists alike seem hellbent on hastening the Apocalypse. Who or what caused these mysterious events? And if they do presage the foretold Rapture, what on earth–or beyond–will come after? Lightfall is a secular, satirical thrill ride, in which all humanity’s glories and vanities can be seen in one lyrical, hypocritical microcosm. The Lightfall is coming… New Book page for LIGHTFALL >> Author Page for Christian Carvajal...
On Inspiration: Interview Questions
(re-posted from Triclinium Blog – Elisabeth Storrs) What or who inspired you to first write? My mother has been a huge inspiration for me: she is not a writer, but she is a sharp and critical reader. She reads about five books a week, as far as I can tell. She was the one who first introduced me to many of the historical periods that continue to be fascinating. I think the chief attribute of any great writer is first being a great reader. So the first inspiration to write on my own were the books that I read. I love living in other worlds, and other times and places. What is the inspiration for your current book? I like to start the ball rolling with a question. The best inspiration for story is “what if?” Or, with historical fiction asking “why did this event happen?” For me, the catalyst for Sinful Folk was reading about a strange and unsolved historical moment, and finding through the threads of history my own solution for this unsolved mystery. Is there a particular theme you wish to explore in this book? History is so often told by the victors: and usually told by white men in power, to be frank. I loved telling about this incredibly important time in English medieval history from the perspective of a woman, a minority, and a voice that has been lost to history. I hope that I did justice to her experience, and the experience of many others like her in that time. What period of history particularly inspires or interests you? Why? I find the medieval era incredibly fascinating: the questions asked in that time still resonate today. As Barbara Tuchman wrote, the medieval period is “a distant mirror” for our own time and place in history. I also think that all too often the complexities, the variety, and the diversity of opinion in the medieval era is lost. We paint it too easily as just a time dominated by feudal lords and a particular style in church worship. The church itself contained many different ideas about what it meant to live before God in the world, and what it meant to be human. What resources do you use to research your book? I studied medieval English literature and Chaucer in graduate school and I have a full bookshelf of both source medieval texts, as well as commentary on the period. It is interesting to note how much research goes into what may turn into a simple paragraph in the book. I may need to read, for example, several books about the roles and responsibilities of...
Autumn Truth – New Memoir
February 2014 — Campanile Press is proud to announce the appearance of a new voice in memoir and travel writing. The dark and murderous history of Sarajevo and the many intricacies of the Bosnian heritage in the region are the subject of Edward Salinas’s acclaimed new memoir. In Autumn Truth, Salinas writes of his time living and working in Sarajevo, and his attempt to bring to light the complex history that created the present turmoil. To schedule Edward Salinas for appearances or readings, contact Linda Marus, Publicity Manager linda.marus@campanilebooks.com...
Available Now: Sinful Folk by Ned Hayes, illustrated by Nikki McClure
January 2014 — Campanile Press is proud to announce the publication of the new historical novel from Ned Hayes, with cover and internal illustrations by New York Times bestselling illustrator and author Nikki McClure. “A pilgrim tale worthy of Chaucer, told by a master storyteller,” — Brenda Vantrease (best-selling historical novelist) Sinful Folk is the story of a treacherous journey as seen by Mear, a former nun who has lived for a decade disguised as a mute and fearful man, raising her son quietly in an isolated village. When her son is killed, Mear wakes from her complacent life and undertakes a desperate journey. The villagers travel across a harsh and unforgiving winter landscape. Propelled forward by a vision of justice, the villagers persevere in the face of bandit raids, ecclesiastical execution orders, starvation, kidnapping, and dissension in their own ranks. Sinful Folk begins in terror and heartache, and ends in triumph and redemption. Endorsed by bestselling historical novelists such as Karen Maitland (The Owl Killers, Company of Liars), Ella March Chase (The Virgin Queen’s Daughter), Brenda Vantrease(The Illuminator, The Heretic’s Wife), and William Dietrich (The Barbed Crown), SINFUL FOLK is a breakthrough novel that stakes a new claim for women’s historical fiction. SINFUL FOLK is an inspiring story of a woman’s perseverance and courage in a stark medieval world: a riveting and suspenseful story told with lyrical beauty and unwavering vision. Like Anita Diamant’s The Red Tent and Geraldine Brooks’ Year of Wonders, Sinful Folk retells history from the perspective of a forgotten woman who finds her voice. An inspiring story of tenacity, perseverance and courage, Sinful Folk will be on many reader’s best-loved bookshelves this winter and spring. To schedule Ned Hayes for appearances or readings, contact Linda Marus, Publicity Manager linda.marus@campanilebooks.com...
Hope Road, new novel from Thomas Singe
December 2013 — Campanile Press is proud to announce publication of Hope Road by Thomas Singe, available today at every bookstore! Hope Road is a contemporary novel of lasting import. When a day laborer of uncertain ethnic origins begins to influence the scions of an exclusive private school in suburban Los Angeles, one privileged father creates a vendetta to get rid of this seemingly untoward and unsavory man. In the course of their conflict, the prejudices of the father and his friends come harshly to the surface, as the day laboring carpenter demonstrates profound love, versatility, and extraordinary vision that takes him from merely being a carpenter to being a vast influence over everything that happens at the school. A “powerful novel of change and insight” (Kathryn Boree), Hope Road is not only the story of one man’s grace under pressure, but also the story of our own broken culture. Hope Road is the story of our breakdown, and a roadmap of how we might reclaim our lost ambitions and find meaning once more. To schedule Thomas Singe for appearances or readings, contact Linda Marus, Publicity Manager linda.marus@campanilebooks.com...
Announcing: Sinful Folk – by Ned Hayes, illustrated by New York Times bestseller Nikki McClure
November 2013 — SINFUL FOLK is the new historical novel from Ned Hayes, with cover and internal illustrations by New York Times bestselling illustrator and author Nikki McClure. Like Anita Diamant’s The Red Tent and Geraldine Brooks’ Year of Wonders, SINFUL FOLK retells history from the perspective of a forgotten woman who finds her voice. An inspiring story of tenacity, perseverance and courage, SINFUL FOLK is based on real historical events. In December of the year 1377, five children burned to death in a suspicious house fire. The historical record shows that a small band of villagers traveled 200 miles across England in midwinter to demand justice for their children’s deaths. Two hundred miles. In that time, an unimaginable distance for villagers who lived their entire lives only a few miles from their birthplace. SINFUL FOLK is the story of this treacherous journey as seen by Mear, a former nun who has lived for a decade disguised as a mute and fearful man, raising her son quietly in this isolated village. When her son is killed, Mear wakes from her complacent life and undertakes a desperate journey. The villagers travel across a harsh and unforgiving winter landscape. Propelled forward by a vision of justice, the villagers persevere in the face of bandit raids, ecclesiastical execution orders, starvation, kidnapping, and dissension in their own ranks. The chief danger lies in their midst: Mear soon discovers that one of her fellow travelers lit the fire that burned the children for his own nefarious ends. Mear must not only uncover the murderer, but also stay alive long enough to reach London, where she can seek the king’s justice. In the course of this pilgrimage, Mear finds old enemies, forgotten friends and hidden strengths. Mear’s long-hidden intelligence and authority gradually come to the forefront as her gender, her articulate insight and her lineage are unveiled—first to her fellow villagers and then to the world, as she enters the Star Chamber and, in the end, presents her case before the king’s court. SINFUL FOLK begins in terror and heartache, and ends in triumph and redemption. Endorsed by bestselling historical novelists such as Karen Maitland (The Owl Killers, Company of Liars), Ella March Chase (The Virgin Queen’s Daughter), Brenda Vantrease (The Illuminator, The Heretic’s Wife), and William Dietrich (The Barbed Crown), SINFUL FOLK is a breakthrough novel that stakes a new claim for women’s historical fiction. SINFUL FOLK is an inspiring story of a woman’s perseverance and courage in a stark medieval world: a riveting and suspenseful story told with lyrical beauty and unwavering vision. “Every reader will come to love the brave and intrepid Mear.” —award-winning author Jim Heynen (The Fall of Alice K.) Available January 2014 from Campanile Books To schedule Ned Hayes for appearances or readings, contact Linda...
Winner of Emergence Award: Velocity Math by Mans Brookston
October 13, 2013 — Campanile Books is excited to announce that Mans Brookston’s novel VELOCITY MATH has been named the winner of the “Emergence SF Award 2013.” VELOCITY MATH appeared in May 2013 from Campanile Books as one of the first books published on this re-vitalized imprint. Critics received VELOCITY MATH with rapturous acclaim. Excerpts from reviews listed below: “Brilliantly written… a joy to read… Velocity Math is a breakthrough story that brings a dark edge back to science-fiction.” (Michael Derdan) “The true heir to Philip K. Dick.” (Vandiss Burke) An extraordinary debut from a writer worth watching! Mans Brookston’s novel VELOCITY MATH is a profound parody of the American security state, shot through with trenchant observations about contemporary violence, death-wishes, magic and digital mysteries. By the end, seemingly all-powerful software entrepreneurs confront the darker secrets of the human heart in an apocalyptic, post-cyberpunk show-down reminiscent of Thomas Pynchon and William Gibson’s Neuromancer. In New York City in the fall of 2001, in the lull between the collapse of the dot-com boom and the terrible events of September 11th, something unusual is happening. Wracked by old memories and strange portents, an old man recalls what led to the formation of the NSA. Somewhere, buried in his skull, is the truth of how the World Trade Center was built. What he knows just might be explosive, and as he is chased across a draconian American landscape, his memories of Indochina CIA work, hidden South American alliances and extraordinary encounters in Prague began to overwhelm his consciousness. Aimed directly at the contemporary zeitgeist, VELOCITY MATH is a masterwork of paranoia and conspiracy, reminiscent of the best of Thomas Pynchon and Phillip K. Dick. Mans Brookston (born September 7, 1967 in South Africa) is an American author of thriller, science-fiction and graphic novels. Brookston was born in Capetown, South Africa, but now considers himself an American writer. His novel VELOCITY MATH was been nominated for the Emergence Award in Science Fiction by Henry Merganthaler and received the award in October 2013. Brookston’s “post-cyberpunk” fiction has been favorably compared to Thomas Pynchon and to William Gibson. A South African native, Mans Brookston now lives in an undisclosed location in the state of Oregon. To schedule Mans Brookston for appearances or readings, contact Linda Marus, Publicity Manager linda.marus@campanilebooks.com...