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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.

The first glimpse at the novel in-progress, live at The Dying Goose

The Dying Goose with Caleb J. Ross

Damn, just when I was sitting down to do some honest writing on this novel that I'm way far behind on (on my admittedly self-appointed deadline), I get the news that my story "We'll Learn Together" is now live in the new issue of The Dying Goose, meaning I've got to announce the publication to the world. #egoproblems.  Be sure to read the rest of the stories, too, especially "Commute" by my fellow The Velvet Born Chris Deal. I suppose it's fitting though that if time is being robbed by this publication announcement post that it would be for "We'll Learn Together" as the story will likely make its way into the very novel that I'm not currently writing. So, I guess you faithful readers out there can consider this story the first glimpse at what will become my first novel in 3 years (minimum; it's impossible to say how…

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Not for Nothing by Stephen Graham Jones – Video Book Review

Reading Stephen Graham Jones is like being on a manhunt for a double amputee. Even when I get him, I don't get all of him. Nick Bruiseman is a has-been PI who lives in a storage locker in Stanton, Texas. A small town, 3,000 people, where everyone knows everyone. So when Bruiseman gets hired, things turn incestuous quickly. The book will be released in March 2014. If you are a fan of detective novels and oral storytelling, then I definitely recommend it. But know, you're going to have to work for your reward. I've read a lot of Stephen Graham Jones (show stack), and I've thoroughly enjoyed just about all of it. Jones is an evasive storyteller, very difficult to pin down and with plots that are often difficult to follow. And I think with Not For Nothing, his 18th book, I've finally figured out why. First, his very conversational…

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6 Fun Facts about New Year’s Eve

new year's eve facts from doug wilson and caleb j. ross

New Year's Eve has a history more exciting than the contemporary drunken pregnancies and awkward teenage basement parties would imply. Join me and Wichita-based stand up comedian Doug Wilson as we discuss 6 of the funnest (used loosely) facts we could find about New Year's Eve. Be sure to hire Doug Wilson for all your comedy needs.

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The TARDIS Tag video

tardis tag. Booktube

The Owl's Perch (subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/foxesarentfelines) was kind enough to tag me in the TARDIS tag, which was started by Sue Moro (subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/suemoro). I'll be honest, I feel like underqualified for this job. Sure, I've made many booktube videos over that last couple of years, but I've never actually watched Doctor Who. GASP! Que??????? But, I get the show's concept (I think), which I hope was enough to let me do justice to this tag. Thanks so much to The Owl's Perch for tagging me. I anticipate some of you may hate this video. I criticize certain readers of Genesis (from The Bible, not from The Great Britain), Harry Potter, and maybe Doctor Who, though with the later criticization it's more about me making fun of myself for never having watched the show. Mentioned: The Beasts of Upton Puddle by Simon West-Bulford The Soul Consortium by Simon West-Bulford House of…

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Video Review of Moby Dick, or The Card Game

Who can resist a card game based on Herman Melville's novel Moby Dick or The Whale? In this video I review the game, which I recently acquired by funding a Kickstarter campaign. Is the game fun? Definitely. Mentioned: KingPost channel (with gameplay videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJn6MICf0WlvGIRl6zkUDfw What am I drinking? Founders Porter

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A Must Read for Small Press Publishers Looking for Authors

Shortly after posting my “A Must Read for Writers Looking for Publication” article, which insisted that authors manage their expectations when working with small press publishers, Jason Stuart, Editor in Chief of Burnt Bridge, asked “how do we small presses show transparency to the authors, show solidarity with their goals, build trust, and mostly, offer true value?” It’s a fantastic question, to which I rattled off a few things, but have since given the question some additional much deserved thought. Small presses, in contrast to large, established publishers, propose a fairly unique offer to authors. “Author,” says the small press, “we are each going to take a huge leap of faith with this relationship. I have little to no funding. Very little manpower. I have a day job that occupies most of my time. You, author, do not have an established fanbase. You are an unknowing in the world of…

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