Kristopher Reisz
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Kristopher Reisz is an American author known for his young adult novels.
. He became interested in writing during high school. In college, he reported for the student newspaper
and edited the literary magazine, later recalling, “I set out to learn anything anyone could possibly teach me about being a writer.” Reisz worked as a paramedic and in a psychiatric hospital.
In 2008 Reisz wrote in his blog
that a new novel, The Drowned Forest, was in progress; in February 2010, he wrote that it was completed.
In 2010, Reisz published an illustrated free e-book
Quiet Haunts and Other Stories, including his two previously published (and two unpublished) short stories.
chose Tripping to Somewhere as one of their "Books for the Teen Age." His second novel, Unleashed, was recognized by the Young Adult Library Services Association
in its 2009 list of “Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.”
Tripping to Somewhere received positive reviews. The Trades ' R.J. Carter gave a "B+" score, describing it as "heavy with teenage angst and nihilism, and lack[ing] any likeable heroes," and "a drug-filled idyll that blends Hunter S. Thompson with the works of comic book horror masters Alan Moore and Neil Gaiman", where "elements of the Norse Odin and Greek Orpheus also become evident as our two fugitives tumble pell-mell to the story's ultimate conclusion." Kimberley Pauley, writing for Young Adult Central, "really liked" the "unique" story, and recommended it for older young adult readers, noting that the "very intense," "gritty" fantasy and characters "stay with you." C. Dennis Moore, in SFReader.com, gave the book 4/4 stars, wriring "there are layers to the characters here that surpass what I've seen authors publishing their tenth novel are capable of", noting that it is "a very strong novel".
Early life
Reisz grew up in Decatur, AlabamaDecatur, Alabama
Decatur is a city in Limestone and Morgan Counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. The city, affectionately known as "The River City", is located in Northern Alabama on the banks of Wheeler Lake, along the Tennessee River. It is the largest city and county seat of Morgan County...
. He became interested in writing during high school. In college, he reported for the student newspaper
Student newspaper
A student newspaper is a newspaper run by students of a university, high school, middle school, or other school. These papers traditionally cover local and, primarily, school or university news....
and edited the literary magazine, later recalling, “I set out to learn anything anyone could possibly teach me about being a writer.” Reisz worked as a paramedic and in a psychiatric hospital.
Work
Reisz published the short story "Special" in Cthulhu Sex Magazine in 2004, then his first novel Tripping to Somewhere in 2006. His second novel, Unleashed appeared in 2008, followed by the short story "Quiet Haunts" in Drops of Crimson online in 2009.In 2008 Reisz wrote in his blog
Blog
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that a new novel, The Drowned Forest, was in progress; in February 2010, he wrote that it was completed.
In 2010, Reisz published an illustrated free e-book
E-book
An electronic book is a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, and produced on, published through, and readable on computers or other electronic devices. Sometimes the equivalent of a conventional printed book, e-books can also be born digital...
Quiet Haunts and Other Stories, including his two previously published (and two unpublished) short stories.
Reception
Reisz’s writing has received recognition twice. In 2007, the New York Public LibraryNew York Public Library
The New York Public Library is the largest public library in North America and is one of the United States' most significant research libraries...
chose Tripping to Somewhere as one of their "Books for the Teen Age." His second novel, Unleashed, was recognized by the Young Adult Library Services Association
Young Adult Library Services Association
The Young Adult Library Services Association , established in 1957, is a division of the American Library Association. The mission of YALSA is to advocate, promote and strengthen service to young adults as part of the continuum of total library service, and to support those who provide service to...
in its 2009 list of “Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers.”
Tripping to Somewhere received positive reviews. The Trades ' R.J. Carter gave a "B+" score, describing it as "heavy with teenage angst and nihilism, and lack[ing] any likeable heroes," and "a drug-filled idyll that blends Hunter S. Thompson with the works of comic book horror masters Alan Moore and Neil Gaiman", where "elements of the Norse Odin and Greek Orpheus also become evident as our two fugitives tumble pell-mell to the story's ultimate conclusion." Kimberley Pauley, writing for Young Adult Central, "really liked" the "unique" story, and recommended it for older young adult readers, noting that the "very intense," "gritty" fantasy and characters "stay with you." C. Dennis Moore, in SFReader.com, gave the book 4/4 stars, wriring "there are layers to the characters here that surpass what I've seen authors publishing their tenth novel are capable of", noting that it is "a very strong novel".