This was not my month. Januarys usually aren’t. Still, I kept myself busy, maintaining my routine while giving myself permission to take things slowly. It isn’t easy doing so. Being productive is one of the great joys in my life. Relaxing in front of the TV to watch a bad movie when I should be … Continue reading Writing Update – January 2022
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Babou 691 Q & A
Since I announced the online magazine Babou 691 three weeks ago, Editor Amy M. Vaughn and I have received amazing feedback. From pitches and submissions for articles to those wishing to join our staff—we currently have two staff reviewers and five columnists—as well as a number of questions. So I thought Amy and I would … Continue reading Babou 691 Q & A
Announcement: New Magazine!
I am thrilled to announce the launch of an online magazine called Babou 691 this September! What does that mean? Author Amy M. Vaughn and I have been working together to bring you “Babou 691”—a site dedicated to the surreal and the bizarre in literature, film, and art. Imagine the content of this blog, but … Continue reading Announcement: New Magazine!
Book Review: Lake of Urine
Lake of Urine by Guillermo Stitch Rating 10/10 “If anybody tells you this story isn’t true, they are lying. It is a true story; I am lying if it isn’t, and I don’t lie.” – Opening line If you ask me my favorite modern bizarre authors, I will immediately spout off the names Danger Slater, … Continue reading Book Review: Lake of Urine
Bizarre Travels: Dalí Museum
I recently vacationed in St. Petersburg, Florida, a town that remains immune to what the rest of Florida has become. Think of it like a tropical Portland. And one thing it does not lack is culture, including a museum dedicated to my favorite visual artist and hero Salvador Dalí. In the course of my stay, … Continue reading Bizarre Travels: Dalí Museum
Book Review: THE ORPHANARIUM
The Orphanarium by S.T. Cartledge Rating 9/10 Let me start by saying this is not a casual read for a lazy Saturday afternoon. Reading The Orphanarium is an experience. S.T. Cartledge presents us with a story that couldn’t be told in any medium outside print. It’s hard to classify. The closest I can manage would … Continue reading Book Review: THE ORPHANARIUM
How I Discovered Bizarro Fiction
We’ve all had those life-changing discoveries, those moments where we find things we could never imagine living without. Mine came with an obscure, underground small-press genre called bizarro fiction. In the summer of ’06, I visited Prague with my mother. My reading and writing at the time revolved around fantasy with bits of literary fiction … Continue reading How I Discovered Bizarro Fiction
My 5 Favorite (Bizarre) Books Winter 2019
I’ve been caught up with my new obsession, horror, but still managed to read some great bizarre books this winter. The books below were my favorites. I should note that these are books I’ve read in 2019, not necessarily books that came out in 2019. 1. IF ON A WINTER’S NIGHT A TRAVELER by Italo … Continue reading My 5 Favorite (Bizarre) Books Winter 2019
TV Review: The Shivering Truth
Rating: 8/10 I don’t watch much TV these days. I know I sound like a pretentious jerk for saying that, but there isn’t much out there that interests me. So when I watched “The Shivering Truth,” I knew I had to share it with you. Imagine “Robot Chicken” written by William S. Burroughs and Salvador … Continue reading TV Review: The Shivering Truth
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