Author Archives: JSB

Dead Zone

Posted on November 3, 2011 by JSB

I will I will not revert This, the beginning will begin the whole new first days of light I am in control born again strong, no longer (or still slightly) in recovery post traumatic sex starved food starved wine coffee … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Cave art | Leave a comment

When Genres Attack, guest post

Posted on October 24, 2011 by JSB

… The agent totally gets it. As a prolific writer of poetry that involves everything from crop circles to telekinesis, he totally gets writing that fuels a desire for ‘another world, and yet one to which we feel the tie.’  … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Out | Leave a comment

Mark Lawrence’s post on Clarion: Read it and weep, and cheer.

Posted on September 25, 2011 by JSB

http://clarionfoundation.wordpress.com/2011/08/30/guest-blog-mark-lawrence-author-of-prince-of-thorns/ I’ve been meaning to post this for ages, but [excuse here]. Mark Lawrence is the author of Prince of Thorns, which I have yet to read, and will as as soon as [explain here]. But no, I will. It’s … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Books | Leave a comment

Check this out: soundtrack to Zaknussemm’s Reverend America

Posted on September 14, 2011 by JSB

With Eric Wyatt on sax, featuring the images of Matt Bialer, music by Matt Revert, and words by Kris Saknussemm. I think that’s everybody. Such talent!

Share
Posted in Watch | Leave a comment

Ink—on the road.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by JSB

I’m loving the idea of dropping Inks into the stores. Big box of black books in the back of the bat mobile. It just feels right. I’m meeting some great folks—like Meaghan and Mark from Shearer’s on Norton—people who don’t … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Love and/or hate | Leave a comment

‘Cyber-Hippie’ Michael Hart dies

Posted on September 11, 2011 by JSB

Sad to see that at the ridiculously young age of 64, Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, was found dead at his home in Urbana, Illinois. Described by admirers as an ardent technologist and futurist, Michael Stern Hart was to … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in General | Leave a comment

The Furies

Posted on August 21, 2011 by JSB

For  a class I’m taking on The Oresteia, I’m loving the Furies, the  most ancient of the Greek goddess, from the age of Titans. Born from the  blood of Uranus when his son, Chronos, chopped off his penis…  basically vengeful … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Love and/or hate | Leave a comment

7 Lisas by Swan; and bad news bosses.

Posted on July 20, 2011 by JSB

I’m liking LisaLisaLisaLisaLisaLisaLisa, by Swan, at New Dead Families. It’s absurd, but not heartless, the emotion and humor ring true. And funny, like when he does this: ‘Dear Lisa, is it cold there? Do you miss me? You’re so good … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Love and/or hate | Tagged | Leave a comment

Lion Man selected for Women Writing the Weird

Posted on July 13, 2011 by JSB

The team from Dog Horn Publishing have selected one of my first published stories, Lion Man, to be including in their upcoming international anthology. So very very cool. Short stories are still so hard for me. I guess they’re just … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in Holy Shit!, Out | Leave a comment

Only rock n roll

Posted on July 7, 2011 by JSB

The great thing about having clever friends who send you their work is that you get to read it ‘in the raw’, half-baked and oozing with promise and hope and so much life that you will remember the joy of … Continue reading →

Share
Posted in And another thing | Tagged , | Leave a comment