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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.

Interviewed on Blog Talk Radio

Yesterday I appeared on ASNYCNOW's Blog Talk Radio where I discussed my book, my role as an editor at the Outsider Writers Collective, my future publications, The Velvet, my upcoming AWP reading, and on top of all that self-promotion, I was inundated with compliments from the unbelievably nice Vicki S. Nikolaidis. Though technical issues had me cutting in and out through much of the discussion, and my voice had a space echo, all in all I had a great time. Thank you, Vicki! Click below to listen: Caleb J Ross on Blog Talk Radio's ASNYCNOW

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Episode 001: Of Members and Horse Nostrils

velvetpodcastlogo-mic [display_podcast] Originally posted 3/14/2010 Online writing communities can seem, to outsiders, as a self-felicitating, collection of self-proclaimed capital-W “Writers,” appearing more cliquish than communal. To insiders, the writing community is a necessity. In this episode, three The Velvet members who have been on both the inside and the outside discuss the benefits and unfortunate hindrances of the writing community.

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The Velvet Podcast, Episode #001: Of Members and Horse Nostrils

I've been a member of The Velvet for a few years. During that time, I've come to respect the pool of talent over there not just for their writing chops, but for their reading tastes as well. They are my taste-makers. I am glad to now be able to share that camaraderie with you. Episode #001 of The Velvet Podcast just went live a few hours ago. Me, Gordon Highland, and Rob Parker talk about a few things writing, specifically regarding writing communities. I look forward to the future of this podcast. Please, give it a listen. Subscribe via Feedburner, Podcast Alley, RSS, or iTunes (coming soon). And don't worry, it won't be my lame voice on the Podcast for every episode.

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A reader, too?! What a double threat!

Jim Gaffigan is right (and is the source of this post's title). We admire beauty above most else in this country (this world?), despite all that's been taught by teachers (probably ugly teachers) and parents. Beauty shouldn't be all that matters. As ethical beings, we should be able to look beyond physical appeal when evaluating our various options. But the one outlet that has for so long stood strong against the ravages of superficiality has come under attack as of late. Ugly people, you are no longer royalty in the world of novels. Katie Price, Courtney Thorne Smith, Lauren Conrad, Meg Tilly, Pamela Anderson, the list goes on. It's only a matter of time before "chapters" will become a breast synonym and asking someone if they've read any good books lately will initiate locker-room tales of "creasing her spine until even used bookstores wouldn't take her." Bookselling is a business.…

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Caleb’s SNIPPETS OF TOMORROW (03/04/10)

@ Blinding Loud, Sean P. Ferguson gives some great words about Charactered Pieces: The stories don’t change you because they cause you to rethink how you’re living in some great respect. You’re not forced on with issues that want you to decide whether or not to have an abortion, or pick a side when it comes to same sex marriage. They don’t beat down your door demanding that you give all of your belongings to charity. You’re presented with life and the ability to deal with what you’re dealt. Now put down what you’re doing, read, and start to live. Really live. Because if these people can, so can you, we all have Charactered Pieces in us. @ kenwohlrob.com, site namesake and author, Ken Wohlrob, says some very flattering things about Charactered Pieces: The prose is punchy and has a great rhythm to it, especially when the stories are told…

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A Stolen Interview with Tim Hall

Right away, let me say that this interview is fake. For the real, and much more interesting interview between Tim Hall and Scott McClanahan, click here. Why fake an interview with Tim Hall? I'm procrastinating work on my current novel. Tim Hall (TH): Your book is built around my two favorite themes of creative writing: autobiographical fiction mixed with a geographical/sociological postcard of a place. It's like a portrait of the artist in the "staycation" from hell. What made you decide to "go Winesburg" and create the semi-fictional town of Rainelle, WV to tell your stories? Caleb J Ross (CJR): Did you even read my book? What they hell is a Rainelle? Is that some kind of gazelle? It should be. Maybe I'll write a story about that.  Then I'll put that story in a collection that is both autobiographic and postcard-like so it fits your summation of my book.…

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