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began writing his sophomore year of undergrad study when, tired of the formal art education then being taught, he abandoned the pursuit in the middle of a compositional drawing class. Major-less and fearful of losing his financial aid, he signed up to seek a degree in English Literature for no other reason than his lengthy history with the language. Coincidentally, this decision not only introduced him to writing but to reading as well. Prior this transition he had read three books. One of which he understood.

Stranger Will gets the Booked Podcast treatment; praise ensues

A few weeks ago I was turned on to Booked Podcast via their review of Christopher Dwyer’s novel When October Falls. I am always looking for more literature podcasts, and I’ve been a fan and friend of Dwyer’s for a long time, so when the two came together I did not hesitate to jump in. Livius Nedin and Robb Olson have not been doing Booked Podcast to very long yet, but they approach the format liked seasoned connoisseurs. It is the best kind of podcast; readers talking about books. Simple. Proven. Last week they took on Stranger Will, and were not only kind enough to give my book their time but were kind enough to offer truly humbling amounts of praise. If every I meet Livius and/or Robb in person, the beers are on me. I highly recommend you take a listen to their discussion of Stranger Will. http://www.bookedpodcast.com/2011/05/27/episode-9-stranger-will/ Then,…

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Stranger Will tour stop #31: Alluringly Short (Erica Mena’s blog)

I am a little late posting this tour stop; I have been off the internet grid for the last few days (enjoying a few days at the lake). Though, if I were smart I would play off the late post as a simple mis-translation of the date. That would be fitting to the topic of this newest post, all about translation in literature. Click here to read the guest post. Also, don’t forget that if you comment on all guest blog posts, you will get free stuff. See all tour stops here

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Charactered Pieces gets Ben Tanzered

I have long known that Ben Tanzer is a fan of my story "An Optimist is the Human Personification of Spring" from my Charactered Pieces chapbook. Ben has been kind enough to tell me that very fact, saying to me that it is one of the most affecting stories he has read recently (even telling the world on his podcast). Simply stated, he likes the story, and his enthusiasm and praise is exactly the reason I write. So, when he posted some more praise at Matt Bell's blog, I once again felt the rush of what it means to truly be a writer. I can't think this man enough (and Matt Bell for hosting the post). "As the story unfolded, I knew it would go wrong, had to go wrong, and when it did, it took everything I had not to cry in the middle of the Red line "L" during the…

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Stranger Will tour stop #30: Phil Jourdan’s blog

For the big three-ohhhh post on this blog tour I stop by Phil Jourdan's blog. Phil is best known, to me at least, as the crazy smart philosophy guy and mastermind of the band Paris and the Hiltons. He's a guy worth knowing now, because one day everyone will know him. Click here to read the guest post. Also, don’t forget that if you comment on all guest blog posts, you will get free stuff. See all tour stops here

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Stranger Will tour stop #29: Used Furniture Review (stop #2 of 2)

Today is my second of two (shed tear) stops at the always amazing Used Furniture Review. I love this site, so it's an honor to be a part of it twice. Today I write a bit about how book clubs have changed in our web 2.0 culture. I also use the post to highlight my own recent (and ongoing through May) experience with one of the cooler book clubs around, the Chuck Palahniuk fan site book club. Click here to read the guest post. Also, don’t forget that if you comment on all guest blog posts, you will get free stuff. See all tour stops here

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Stranger Will tour stop #28: Ben Tanzer’s This Podcast Will Change Your Life

I have been a big, big fan of Ben Tanzer's podcast, This Podcast Will Change Your Life, for a long time. In fact, the podcast may be where I first discovered Mr. Tanzer. I can't remember; the beautiful memories just blur together sometimes. Mr. Tanzer was kind enough to talk with me for his podcast. This episode is unique in that we conducted the discussion over the phone. Usually his podcast episodes are done life, with a few beers involved. But don't worry, if you want the life, beer-filled Tanzer and Ross team, check out the episode of The Velvet Podcast that we recorded in Washington DC back in February. Click here to read the guest post and to listen to the podcast. Also, don’t forget that if you comment on all guest blog posts, you will get free stuff. See all tour stops here

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