An extremely short bio about me and how I got to know Edward Lee:
I been a faithful reader of Mr. Lee for about 13 wonderful years. And I have read everything Mr. Lee has ever put down. And yes that includes his earlier Nightbait and Nightlust. I discovered him while waiting for my team to install some servers and security systems at a Barnes and Noble, while waiting patiently, there was a book that caught my attention. It seemed like a fallen angel opening his arms downward and smiling, surrounded by fire. The title was City Infernal. And being that my most favorite book is Paradise Lost. I had to read it. It was the beginning of 2003 and I got so engrossed in his writing that I learned everything I could about his works. At the time I worked as a Systems Admin and part time staff writer for Los Angeles times. And I found out that he was going to be at World Horror Convention in Kansas City. By this time I already made friends with John Turi (no idea what happened to this guy) co-owner of Medium Rare Books , why they ended in bad terms? I will never know. But I heard it was over royalty checks. But it was Teratologist medium rare edition, I have 4 HC copies of this NFS, that I absolutely felt for Ed Lee's writings. And I got introduced to one of the scariest and coolest guys in the field, Wrath James White.
Around this time I was a bit of a book lover, about 8K books to my name.
And now, I am the living embodiment of a bibliophilic hoarder. I have over 14K books, I recently bought a house with all the blood sweat and tears of work and BS I was able to afford a house with a library. And that I guess makes me very happy.
I am still reading Ed Lee' But while I never sold any books, because for me, I could never ever do that. Especially Mr. Lee's work. It feels wrong, now I have tons of extras. Which I will never ever let go of. I have 2 hardcover necro The Bighead, again, one I keep crisp unopened, but the other, yes I read numerous times. It is one of those books that makes me smile. And lots of extra letterheads too. But one that I am considering letting go, and for cheap because I have 3 hardcover copies is of Splatterspunk The Micah Hays Stories. Now this one I can let go for cheap. I really don't need the money. And if I can help anyone with their collection, well as a bibliophile, well that makes me happy. If you are interested email me at wolf 819 at Hotmail. No spammers please, I understand that this is a hard copy to get but if you are interested let me know. Or email me here if its easier for you.
Anyway, the book I am reading right now, is Going Monstering and I just finished the Black Train. Awesome. I am still waiting for Trixie with Coop Mr. Lee. Yes, I know but that has a nice ring to it. Thank you for reading this and well for your written word Edward Lee. And thank you all.
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