Chuck Palahniuk Charles Michael “Chuck” Palahniuk (b. 2/21/62) is an American novelist who describes his work as transgressional fiction. He has published 19 novels, three nonfiction books, two graphic novels, and two adult coloring books, as well as several short stories. His first published novel was Fight Club, which was adapted into a film of…
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Quote of the Day 012823 — Tom Robbins
Tom Robbins Tom Robbins is one of my two most favorite authors of all time (Chuck Palahniuk is the other.) Thomas Eugene Robbins (b.7/22/32) — yes, he will be 91 this year! — is a best-selling and prolific American novelist. His most notable works are “seriocomedies” (also known as “comedy drama”), such as Even Cowgirls…
“Hidden in Childhood” poetry anthology now an Amazon Hot New Release
Available now at amazon in both Kindle and Paperback versions. Amazon link: here I ordered my paperback copy last night and cannot wait to read it. Please support your poet friends and buy this important poetry anthology. The paperback is $19.99 and the Kindle version is $7.99. Read more about the anthology here.
TSM 244 — “Tuesday Afternoon,” by The Moody Blues (found poem)
to see matterclouds calltrees drawfind gentle voices, sigh;myself, reflectionkind to leavethrough fairy-land come with mebegin to seeit does matterclouds calltrees draw nearfind out why hear it all Original lyrics:Tuesday afternoon.I’m just beginning to see,Now I’m on my way.It doesn’t matter to me,Chasing the clouds away.Something calls to me.The trees are drawing me near,I’ve got to…
Quote of the Day 012723 — Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami Good question, but no answer. Good questions never have answers. — Haruki Murakami Haruki Murakami (b. 1/12,49) is a Japanese writer. His novels, essays, and short stories have been bestsellers in Japan and internationally, with his work translated into 50 languages and having sold millions of copies outside Japan. He has received numerous…
Bethany Hughes on the History of Natives at UMich — Turtle Talk (now updated with YouTube of the lecture)
The University of Michigan has a complicated history with Native American communities, which were vital to its very existence. Join us for a discussion with Bethany Hughes, assistant professor of American Culture, on the historic and ongoing activism of Native American students. Can U-M Fulfill Its Promise to Native Americans?Fifty Years of Native American Student ActivismThursday, […]…
Quote of the Day 012623 — Ellen Bass
Ellen Bass
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