My 5th Music Video: “Building Bridges”

In 2008, David and Alicia asked me to make another video for them, for their song “Building Bridges.” This time, I decided to be more spontaneous.

My 4th Music Video: “Theories That Are Televised”

David McHone-Chase was one of the first people I met after moving to Bloomington-Normal (in July 2000). I had gone around town hanging up flyers with a picture of John Cage, looking for others who’d be interested in forming a noise band. David called me. Alas, the day before, I’d been hit by a car while biking, and broken both my arms. (This is true.)

David and I eventually did form a band—three of them, in fact. One of those bands, which included Tim Feeney, eventually somehow became Theory of Brides when Alicia Halm joined as its vocalist. Later, David and Alicia formed the duo Oh, Alchemy.

Every review of “Amazing Adult Fantasy” so far

In reverse-chronological order:

• Robert L. McLaughlin: The Review of Contemporary Fiction
• Jonah Vorspan-Stein: NOÖ Journal
• Jess Stoner: Necessary Fiction
• Paul Kincaid: SF Site
• Jeff Bursey: The Quarterly Conversation
• Peter Fontaine: The Collagist
• Matt Dube: H_NGM_N

Special offer reminder: If you buy my novel Giant Slugs before 13 April, I’ll mail a copy of Amazing Adult Fantasy to the North America address of your choice.

I’ll also include a letter and a drawing of your favorite animal.

Exits Are

For a couple of months now, Mike Meginnis has been inviting folks to collaborate with him on an online series, Exits Are. It’s conducted over G-chat, with Mike pretending to be an old school text-based adventure game.

He’s so far posted sessions with Blake Butler, Tim Dicks, Matt Bell, Aubrey Hirsch, Brian Oliu, Elisa Gabbert, and Robert Kloss. Mine went up yesterday, here. It involves tortas, rare book thieves, black helicopter, parkour, Moby Dick, Beck, beans, and a giant eyebrow.

Oh, the whole thing’s being published by Artifice Press. There’s a new one every Monday. Check back for future installments with Russ Woods, Nicolle Elizabeth, Chris Kelly, Chris Newgent, Joe Scapellato, Amber Sparks, Joe Milazzo, and Matthew Baker … And if you’d like to see your own name in that list, check out how to get involved.

(Thanks, Mike!

I am going to be in the UIC Fashion Show on Friday, 13 April

Those who know my secret heart know that I’ve always wanted to be a model. This is a step toward achieving my dream. The show will be on Friday, 13 April, at 2pm and 8pm, in the UIC Forum. It’s free and open to the public; come support me!

Despite being involved (and having already attended a few rehearsals), I actually don’t know that much about the show. Here’s what it says at the/a website:

The UIC Fashion Show has been dazzling audiences for over 20 years now. Be a part of the largest student-produced event on campus! More than 2,000 students, faculty and visitors attend the show every year. In the past, many Chicago retailers and boutiques have participated, including Old Navy, Presence, Diesel, Noir, Strawberry, Modern Tuxedo, and Untitled. Past corporate sponsors have included MAC Cosmetics and Southwest Airlines.

And there are some clips from previous shows up at YouTube, but be careful they’re really sexy.

This year, there will be 16 scenes; I’m in four of them, plus the opener and the closer. It’s mostly runway walking with some limited choreography.

Incidentally, I’m looking to do more fashion modeling, if anyone who reads this can hook me up with that. (Thanks!)

A new review of “Amazing Adult Fantasy,” in Review of Contemprary Fiction

By Robert L. McLaughlin—many thanks to him and RCF for the very kind words!

Remember, between now and 13 April, if you buy my novel Giant Slugs, I’ll send you a free copy of Amazing Adult Fantasy. I’ve already mailed out one, so you know it’s legit. (More details below.)

I will also write you a letter, and draw you a picture of your favorite animal.

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