Novel
Heartfelt advice from a renowned writer to a novice
'It's all shit until it isn't' — Award-winning author Colum McCann has made a book of tips to save writers time and suffering. Huck reached out to him for some personalised guidance.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Into the fires of Hell: Author Ryan Gattis on the LA riots, tattoos and the Lynwood Vikings
The Spiel Sesh: No. 4 — Novelist Ryan Gattis, who penned the LA Riots odyssey All Involved, answers our quick-fire Q&A series, the The Spiel Sesh.
Written by: Zach Sebastian (interview)
Weekend Read: Paulina & Fran is the anti-romance satire for the Frances Ha generation
Friendship, rivalry and love triangles — Poet and painter Rachel B. Glaser’s debut novel Paulina & Fran is a cutting satire of art school that’s sympathetic towards its characters even as it mocks them.
Written by: Kate Loftus-O'Brien
The constant reinvention of skateboarding’s dark genius Scott Bourne
New book: Orgy Porgy: Short Stories and True Tales — Former pro-skateboarder Scott Bourne on his new chapter as a poet, novelist and father based in Paris.
Written by: Alex King
How a postcard changed Douglas Coupland's life
Things I Learned Along The Way — Huck's Fiftieth Anniversary Special collects lessons learned and creative advice from fifty of the most inspiring people we know. Each day we'll be sharing a new excerpt from the magazine. Today, Generation X author Douglas Coupland shares how he may never have embarked on a life as a writer if it wasn't for a random postcard.
Written by: Huck HQ / D'Arcy Doran
Catherine Lacey’s debut novel is a modern day 'Bell Jar' for the digital generation
An ode to feeling stuck — Nobody is Ever Missing by Catherine Lacey is full of strange and hilarious insights into the caprices of the human heart.
Written by: Kate Loftus-O'Brien
Lauren Beukes
Broken Monsters — Broken Monsters explores art, violence and the sinister side of social media in the dark underbelly of Detroit.
Written by: Kate Loftus-O'Brien
Katherine Faw Morris
Young God — Katherine Faw Morris’ debut novel is a gritty country noir told in short, electric bursts.
Written by: Kate Loftus-O'Brien