A Masques review - and it's a good one!

It's been a while, and I've got a lot of catching up to do with you all since our big move (which is still going wonderfully), but for now I'm just popping in to smug about a review.

The latest issue of Specusphere includes a review of the new CSFG anthology "Masques". Overall it is an extremely positive review, but I am especially happy with the mention for my story "The Dumbshow":

"The Dumbshow is a noir carnival that shows off Andrew McKiernan’s considerable prowess, effectively conveying the mute character’s emotions and dialogue through the unlikely medium of written mime. King Al’s troupe takes a wrong turn travelling toward Clowntown, and miscommunication, imprisonment and brushes with death follow, culminating in harmony and even romance. The story is action packed, well paced, and could easily be expanded into a satisfying novella. McKiernan’s take on the masques theme works well, and his characters are crystal clear and throbbing with life."

Big thanks to Felicity Dowker for such a wonderful review!

Read the entire Masques review at Specusphere.