Does magic exist? If so, what is it? Magic in novels tends to mean fantasy magic, which is fun until the book finishes. What was your main inspiration for writing Magic? I am an author who currently lives in the east of England with my girlfriend and two cats.ĭescribe your latest book “Magic” in three words. I had the pleasure of reading this latest work, Magic, and once again I found myself enamored by the strange characters and the even stranger world! (Not to mention that I’m fond of of magic shows and tricks, so this was such a fun read!) I’m so grateful to have the chance to interview him! Here’s how it went: Mike Russell talks about his latest book, the characters and their inspirations, and his affinity for strange stories. He is also the author of the short story collections Strange Medicine and Strange Secrets, the novella Strungballs, and the novels The Exploding Book and, most recently, Magic. Grief is never an easy path to take, but this book will hopefully give grieving readers comfort as they move through the fog of uncertainty and into their own light through these heartfelt messages of love, forgiveness, pain, and humor.Īlthough written from the often-lost world of a man's perspective, this book is for every adult who is grieving the loss of a family member or other loved one.Hello book nerds! Today, I get to share with you my interview British author Mike Russell, best known for the short story collection Nothing Is Strange. The journey is accomplished with the help of inspired input from sources outside of his normal thought process, along with the help of an Archangel and poetry inspired from his deceased wife, and personal messages that cover a two-year period of reflection. The writings emerge from the deepest crevices created when death occurs and wonderfully unfold into life with the help of a deep and eternal love.įollow Mike's journey from the uncompromising yet truthful demand he made of his wife after her death, through his path to save himself. This book will give readers who have lost someone to death a chance to reflect on their own stories while giving hope that there is indeed a way out of the darkness that humans have created around the subject of death and grief. Through the telling of this true story, he finds that there is life after death for himself, and he also finds the spiritual connections to a world unseen as he connects the dots placed in front of him. This is the experience that led Mike Russell out of the complicated and harsh world of bereavement and into the process of discovering life again. Imagine not only demanding input from your recently deceased wife, but getting a response.

Nothing Is Strange by Mike Russell