Avtar Singh: On Writing Necropolis
To celebrate the release of Necropolis — a new crime novel by Avtar Singh — we’re pleased to feature a statement from the author on the integral role the city of Delhi plays in the book.
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Cyd Zeigler: On Writing Fair Play
To celebrate the release of Fair Play: How LGBT Athletes Are Claiming Their Rightful Place in Sports — the latest from our Edge of Sports imprint — we’re pleased to feature a statement from author Cyd Zeigler on overcoming the homophobia present in sports today.
Tony Bellotto’s Introduction to Rio Noir
To celebrate the release of Rio Noir, the latest release from Akashic’s award-winning Noir Series, we’re pleased to give you a look behind the scenes with editor Tony Bellotto’s introduction, “Deciphering an Enigma.”
Cyd Zeigler: These were the 24 hours when the LGBT community stopped being sports’ punching bag
Read Fair Play author Cyd Zeigler’s piece, originally posted at Outsports.
Read “A Bag for Nicholas,” Hirsh Sawhney’s story from New Jersey Noir
To celebrate the release of his new novel South Haven, we’re pleased to feature author Hirsh Sawhney’s story from New Jersey Noir, edited by Joyce Carol Oates.
Bernice L. McFadden’s Top 5 Historical Novels
To celebrate the release of The Book of Harlan, we asked author Bernice L. McFadden for her top 5 historical novels.
Ali Eteraz: On Writing Native Believer
To celebrate the release of Native Believer — the long-awaited and darkly comic debut novel from author Ali Eteraz — we’re pleased to feature a statement from the author on how the book serves as a reflection of modern America.
Read an excerpt from Some Go Hungry by J. Patrick Redmond
Read an excerpt from Some Go Hungry by J. Patrick Redmond, the latest novel from Akashic’s Kaylie Jones Books imprint.