James P. Blaylock’s forthcoming book, Beginning Anywhere, Moments in a Life will be released in 2026. This collection of articles, essays and other short pieces is a fascinating look into the mind of one of the greatest authors of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Based in southern California, Blaylock is a twice winner of the World Fantasy Award. He is a southern California writer whose thirty-five novels and collections have been published around the world. He was one of the literary pioneers of the Steampunk movement along with Tim Powers and K.W. Jeter.
Among his many awards, Blaylock’s novel “Homunculus” won the Philip K. Dick Memorial Award in 1985. His short story, “Paper Dragons,” won the World Fantasy Award in 1986. And “Thirteen Phantasms” won in 1997. His story “Unidentified Objects” was nominated for an O. Henry Award in 1990.
Despite his close association with Steampunk, most of his work is contemporary, realistic fantasy set in southern California, typified by books like The Last Coin, The Digging Leviathan, The Rainy Season, Winter Tides and the young adult novel Zeuglodon, the True Adventures of Kathleen Perkins, Cryptozoologist.
Library Journal said, “Blaylock’s evocative prose and studied pacing make him one of the most distinctive contributors to American Magical Realism.”
You can find out more about Mr. Blaylock and his many novels on his website: James P. Blaylock