Guest Post on Ann Hite’s Website
I have a guest post today about the origins of Auraria on the website of Ann Hite, an award-winning Georgia writer. Read the post » Hite is the Georgia Writers Association 2012 Georgia Author of the...
View ArticleReviews so far for Auraria
Here are some reviews for Auraria: A Novel that have popped up around the Internet so far. Hopefully there are more to come. Publishers Weekly (starred review) Guest Post on Ann Hite’s website...
View ArticleAuraria is free through September 8th
My novel Auraria is free on Amazon through Saturday, September 8th, 2012. Download your copy! I’ve been posting pictures and reviews and other information on Auraria‘s Facebook page. It’s easier for me...
View ArticleThe Titanic and Folk Music
Bob Dylan’s latest studio album, Tempest, includes a 14 minute song, also called “Tempest,” about the sinking of the Titanic. It’s a fine song, but I find it more interesting as a piece of musical...
View ArticleUnbroken Lines
In our neighborhood, all the houses were alike; their complex geometry, indistinguishable. But mine was the most splendid of the identical houses, because I framed it with an impeccable lawn. Blades of...
View ArticleAuraria and Deep South Magazine
Deep South Magazine has been very kind to me and my novel over the last few weeks, and I truly appreciate it! First, Auraria was included among excellent company on Deep South’s Fall / Winter 2012...
View ArticleArticle from the Dahlonega Nugget
Back in March, Auraria was featured in an article in the Dahlonega Nugget, which would be Auraria’s hometown newspaper. The text of the article is reprinted below with the kind permission of The...
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Mysterious Vegetarian Snack
“Ingredients: vegetarian snack. Warning: do not eat as a snack.” It’s like a Zen koan. I honestly don’t know what kind of food this is. I found it near the dried mushrooms at the Assi Plaza in Duluth,...
View Article“The Next Big Thing”
“The Next Big Thing” is a little Q & A making the rounds among literary Southerners (and perhaps other circles too for all I know). Thanks to Beth Duke for tagging me and letting me share a little...
View ArticleBooks I Read in 2012
Here’s my second annual accounting of all the books that I read in 2012. 76 in total. 49 were non-fiction, which surprised me — I would have thought there would be more novels in the mix. Best books I...
View ArticleBooks I Read in 2013
Here’s the next installment of my annual tradition. A total of 69 books: 6 fiction and 63 non-fiction. Best books I read for the first time in 2013: A Short History of Nearly Everything, Last Letters...
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Auraria: A Novel – Free Creative Commons Download
Auraria has been out for about two years now (in its final form), and thousands of people have read it. The feedback has been great, and I’m humbled by your willingness to share some of your reading...
View ArticleThe Quotable Chloe
Some friends and family have asked for a compilation of Chloe’s best sayings and advice. In honor of her sixth birthday, I’ve put together that book finally, which you can download here: Quotable Chloe...
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