I’ve been occupied away from the blog lately, so I have not yet linked to this cool post by world famous author Hunter Baker on the reception of his book by ubercool and famous author Andrew Klavan. Klavan said, “I’m startled to report I glanced at it while laying it aside, then picked it up again, then read it through. This is a very well written, concise and learned primer on the secularization of the public square.” I love it.
What’s your next book going to be, Dr. Baker?
Hardboiled detective fiction, naturally!
It was a very nifty thing. I writhe with envy, but grant the niftiness nevertheless.
I nearly keeled over at the coolness of the Klavan notice. Lars turned me on to him and I love his work (almost) as much as Lars’ own books.
My next book? Easy. I’m working on a spiritual autobiography. My own Seven Storey Mountain. If it could be 10% as good as the Merton book, I’d be satisfied.
Splendid.