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Re: An Interview with Emma Bull and Will Shetterly
Well, I love Neil Gaiman, so if HE likes them, they are worth checking out.
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Re: An Interview with Emma Bull and Will Shetterly
How refreshing to hear an author promoting using the library. Good interview and filiming guys. Keep 'em coming. Now, how bout a little more about the actual book? Have you read them?
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Re: An Interview with Emma Bull and Will Shetterly
Yes, I enjoyed both books! "Territory" is what Emma likes to call a "Secret History" book. The events *could* have happened the way they're described, and history wouldn't reflect it. It's a nice mix of old-west and fantasy. "The Gospel of the Knife" explores a very interesting idea regarding religious traditions, set in what is an interesting modern fantasy landscape. You can actually check out "The Gospel of the Knife" online, here: http://qwertyranch.blogspot.co...gospel-of-knife.html...
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Re: Liars
That was a totally un-solicited plug, too! (Except for giving him the book earlier, that is.) As you can imagine, he's a very high-energy performer, which makes it all the more amazing that he can actually still tour.
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Re: Matt Ruff on Bad Monkeys
Well. This is VERY intriguing. And not what I thought "Bad Monkeys" would be about at ALL!
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Re: Matt Ruff on Bad Monkeys
Great work, Paul and Chris! I laughed throughout. For more information on Bad Monkeys (by Matt Ruff), visit: areyouabadmonkey.com
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Re: Matt Ruff on Bad Monkeys
I'm intrigued.. The story sounds much more interesting than I would have thought. Looks like I will have to learn to read again! I have gone through the house and removed all pictures with eyes on. Problem, if the book has eyes on it, should I buy it? I will keep my eyes open (not a pun) for any monkeys on the wall stuff, and you can be sure that I will take a picture if I find anything, but I'm a long way from London. If they make a movie I think it would be a bit like Gattaca but more ...
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Re: Matt Ruff on Bad Monkeys
James, I've come up with a solution. All you need to do is take a piece of black electrician's tape and put it over the eyes. Problem solved.
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Re: Matt Ruff on Bad Monkeys
Don't think I won't whip out a Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal reference on you, James.
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Re: Matt Ruff on Bad Monkeys
I am busy scratching my name on its list now, that should fool it.
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Re: Mark Ferrari Interview
I love the artwork. I may have missed this....but did he illustrate his book, as well?
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Re: Mark Ferrari Interview
Very well done! I'll have to check this one out. Loved the Chronicles of Narnia. Ferrari expressed himself in such a way as to inspire while showing what inspired him. I like his three lessons learned! Reality check!
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Re: Mark Ferrari Interview
Hi Lori. Mark Ferrari here. (Author of The Book of Joby) In regard to your question about whether I illustrated my own book, the answer is, not really. There's a little dragon on the cover breething fire on an 'O' in the title, which was clipped out of a larger piece of my art - (in fact, the piece of art shown in Paul's video interview with me). But the larger piece of my art once slated to decorate the cover was vetoed at the last minute when buyers for the big book chains told Tor, (the...
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Re: Mark Ferrari Interview
Hi SuBe. Glad you liked the three lessons. They really are invaluable. I wear a helmet almost everywhere now: to bed, in the shower ... ;-) But seriously, I had a blast doing this interview with Paul, and am glad you found some inspiration there. If you do check out the book, I hope you'll tell us what you thought - good or bad. All reconnaisance is good reconnaisance. ... (did I spell that wright?) :-)
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Re: Mark Ferrari Interview
Very nice. Some people never learn the lessons of life, let alone be able to define them. Keep up the good work.
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Re: Mark Ferrari Interview
Although we didn't get to it in the interview, Mark's got another novel in the works. We'll have more on it in the future!
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Re: Mark Ferrari Interview
We went to Barnes and Nobel and purchased your first book...at first we could not find it so we asked for assistance...you'll be happy to hear the lady who helped us said "oh that one, I remember it clearly, it stands out because of the unusual cover" and indeed she found it for us! St. Joby, just out of curiosity, have you read The Stand by Stephen King? It is about the fight between good and evil too...nightmare material.
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Re: Mark Ferrari Interview
Hey SuBe, thanks for giving my little tale a try! Hope you enjoy the read. I have not, in fact, ever read The Stand. Joby's quest does get a little grim at times, ... well, pretty DARN grim at times, but there's humor and wonder in there too. I have never liked books that just drag you through the mud for 90 miles only to leave you in the middle of a bog at the end ''cause that's the human condition,' and I hope not to have written one. I think the end of a tale should leave you with...
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Re: Jane Porter on Odd Mom Out
Jane Porter seems to be an easy person to interview. I like the way you put the link above to the authors info. Good job, Paul.
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Re: Jane Porter on Odd Mom Out
Interesting interview. I read about her in the local paper, as well! It wasn't until I checked out her website that I discovered she also writes romance novels.
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Re: James Mercer of The Shins
We should organize an office kazoo band and then we can tour the world!
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Re: Jane Porter on Odd Mom Out
I love Jane. As a member of our RWA (Romance Writers of America) chapter, I've had the opportunity to meet her on a few occasions. She is a very sweet, giving person and a great writer. Not only does she write well, she helps other writers with her workshops. I can't wait to get her new book.
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Re: Jane Porter on Odd Mom Out
Yeah, I saw lots of articles geared towards helping other writers on her website.
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Re: Jane Porter on Odd Mom Out
I was excited when she mentioned the Taylor Young book. I'm hoping I'll have a chance to talk to her when it comes out.
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Re: Jane Porter on Odd Mom Out
Jane is a very talented author and a lovely person as well. I've possibly read everything Jane has written and Odd Mom Out was fantistic. Can't wait for her next book.......
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Re: the everybodyfields
Really nice people, very happy.. nice touch having the interview out back. Someone clean the tour van PLEASE!
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Re: Matt Ruff on Bad Monkeys
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Matt Ruff on Bad Monkeys
I met with Matt Ruff to discuss his latest heroine, Jane Charlotte, and her world of Bad Monkeys. A recent New York Times Book Review said the book is, "...highly entertaining. It moves fast and keeps surprising you." Special thanks to Queen Anne...
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An Interview with Emma Bull and Will Shetterly
I talked with Emma Bull and Will Shetterly as they swung through town on their book-signing tour for Territory and Gospel of the Knife. ...the old adage goes rules are made to be broken- WHEN you can pull it off. And man, does Shetterly ever pull it...
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Mark Ferrari Interview
I got a chance to talk to author Mark Ferrari about The Book of Joby, and his transition from artist to writer. With its winning combination of King Arthur and the Book of Job, this book deserves to stand on the bookshelf next to C.S. Lewis'...
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An Interview with Mo Willems
I got a chance to talk with beloved children's author/illustrator Mo Willems on his recent tour to promote Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity. "...anyone who fell in love with the first "Knuffle Bunny" two years ago will pounce on this...
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Jane Porter on Odd Mom Out
I got a chance to talk to Jane Porter about her new novel, Odd Mom Out. Porter's tale of a mother and daughter's journey to "normalcy" is keenly emotional and truly uplifting. -Maria Hatton, Booklist. For more on Jane Porter, check out her web site.
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Coming Soon: The Donnas on Tour Bus
A few weeks ago, April and Rosemary sat down for an interview with The Donnas on their tour bus before their Seattle show. There is some hilarious commentary from the band about their "power hour", rules of etiquette on a tour bus, and meeting...
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The Donnas (part 1): On Famous People
Rosemary and I got to hang out on the Donnas Tour bus a few weeks ago. In part one The Donnas talk about meeting famous people.
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The Donnas (part 2): The Power Hour & Tour Bus Etiquette
Part 2 of my interview with The Donnas. Here they describe what a "Power Hour" means, and tour bus etiquette.
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Lauren Weedman - A Woman Trapped in a Woman's Body
I got a chance to speak with writer/performer Lauren Weedman about her new book A Woman Trapped in a Woman's Body: (Tales from a Life of Cringe) Weedman has an avid following for her gutsy plays and one-woman performances, but her bedrock to fame is...
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Emma Pollock
Emma Pollock (of the now broken-up The Delgados) has just released her first solo CD, Watch the Fireworks, and is on her first headlining tour. Boaz caught up with her before one of her shows and chatted about this new chapter in her career, the...
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Making Hits With Ben Lee
I got to meet Australian musician Ben Lee when his most recent tour came through Seattle. I had a really great time talking to him in the bowels of Neumo's.
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A Crime at Half Eleven
Woe is the state of music these days. There seems to be very few outlets for quality music on the radio, and the entire industry is undergoing an almost geologic shift that has companies, artists, and middle men surfing on shaky ground. Last...
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Vanessa Carlton, Sundance, & New York Bound!
As always, there's lots going on at GBL, (Groupee Backstage Live), Central. Last night I interviewed Scottish musician Emma Pollock, (formerly of The Delgados). She was in town for the first night of her headlining tour. And today I...
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Celebrity Connections
Connections Since I've started interviewing people for Groupee, I realize I'm becoming a nexus point for the whole "Six Degrees of Separation" idea. For example, I found out in a recent trip to visit my family that my aunt Luella's son was one of the...
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Crispin Hellion Glover
Known to a vast audience for his memorable portrayal of oddball characters in mainstream cinema, Crispin Hellion Glover has spent years working on his own artistic projects. I met with him at the Broadway Performance Hall, where he was putting the...
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Mirah
I got a chance to catch up with Mirah while she was performing in Seattle as part of the Share This Place tour. Mirah teamed up with Spectratone to write a song cycle based on the lives of insects and the writings of scientist/poet Jean Henri...
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Todd Snider
Todd Snider has been a fixture in the alt-country and folk world for over ten years, and though he's been through a few record labels, he's still consistently releasing new albums of thoughtful, sometimes political, and often funny songs. I got a...
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Los Amigos Invisibles
I spoke with Latin Grammy nominees Los Amigos Invisibles during their recent tour stop in Seattle. We spoke about their years of success, their relationship with David Byrne, and the time the power of their music almost destroyed a mall. Going with...
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MSTRKRFT
MSTRKRFT kicked off their US tour in Seattle, and I got to talk to them about touring, their upcoming album, Vu Vu Vu, and the new Rambo movie. MSTRKRFT (pronounced "master kraft") are the Daft Punk-loving alter ego of Death from Above 1979's Jesse F....