The BUZZ Room

Praise for Michael R. Gist

"Michael R. Gist's writing exhibits the kind of dynamic that has been missing in contemporary speculative fiction for far too long. This is a sign of things . . . to come."

--Cristopher Hennessey-DeRose, Dark Matter

". . .[Michael has] the creativity and the ambition that it takes. . ."

--D. Duperre, Sedgeband Literary Associates

". . . keep up the good work."

--Dennis Kirk, Outer Darkness

for "The Garlic Boy"

"Brisk, rhythmic pace. Strong characterization and plot . . . solid, professional writing." --Steve Algieri, Eternity Press

". . . very impress[ive] . . . tightly crafted . . ." --John O'Neill, Black Gate

for "One Bad 'Hood"

". . . a great story . . ." --Darrell Schweitzer, Weird Tales

". . . wonderful . . ." --James S. Reichert, Tangent Online

for "One-Eyed Jacks or Better"

". . . well-written . . ." --Brett Savory, Chiaroscuro

". . . well-written and intriguing . . ." --Amy Benesch, Space & Time

". . . a well crafted story . . ." --Carol Muir, Alternate Realities

for "Tav-Ru's Troth"

"The theme of outsider and exile is brought to a truly emotional climax by Michael R. Gist's, "Tav Ru's Troth", a moving, from-the-beast's POV story of compassion and heroic selflessness. We can't remember ever reading a story this short that evoked such a powerful theme of Otherness. Gist writes tenderly and convincingly of his monster and avoids the common pitfalls of this perennial conceit -- maudlin or sickly sentimental emotion. This story will move readers deeply and send them looking for more of Grist's [sic] work. We tip our starry wizard caps to Mr. Gist for this one and recommend all readers to peruse accordingly." --Daniel E. Blackston and Lady E., SFReader.com

". . . a solid tale, dreamlike and weird." --Dave Kirtley, Tangent Online

". . . great story . . ." --John O'Neill, Black Gate

". . . I loved the ending . . ." --David A. Truesdale, Black Gate

"Nicely written . . ." --Patrick J. Swenson, Talebones

". . . a good story." --Gary W. Conner, Twilight Showcase

for "Echoes of the Bunker"

"A real contender." --Pam McCully, Lynx Eye

for "The Believer"

"[There's a] fun twist on this one . . ." --Honna Swenson, Talebones

for "Casualties of War"

"Well done . . ." --Pam McCully, Lynx Eye

". . . a really good story, and an enjoyable read . . ." --Steve Eller, Chiaroscuro

for "The Hiding Place"

". . . very well-written . . ." --Dennis Kirk, Outer Darkness