Nation is an Apocalyptic Coming-of-Age Story Filled With Sorrow, Love, and Laughter
By J. Christe What happens when cultures collide? Sir Terry Pratchett explores this in his often-hilarious book, Nation, released in
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Writing
The Lesson of the Albatross
An Overview of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Ron Sebring In everyday speech, we communicate with
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Letter from the Editor
Welcome to the new Regular Joe. We’re so glad you’re here. The pandemic did a number on many small publications,
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The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
By Shannon Bond Aiden Bishop has watched Evelyn Hardcastle die more than once and his only hope for salvation is
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Dave Eggers and The Circle
By Shannon Bond “My God, Mae thought. It’s heaven.” The opening line in The Circle reflects not only the
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At Least Things Aren’t This Bad…Yet
By Shannon Bond “She looks upward, praying to Mizuko Jizo the windup bodhisattva to give her mercy.” -Emiko’s prayer, The
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The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
I finished “The Artist’s Way,” by Julia Cameron, in 2019 and my best advice to aspiring artists would be to take what is usable and leave the rest. According to many well-respected humans from the past, such as Siddhartha Gautama and Walt Whitman, this is always a good approach. Each of us has a creative process and our own systems of belief. Art is a craft and to create, we must invite the creativity to flow through us.
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You Write Where You Are
You Write WHERE?
David Mamet’s collection of essays entitled WRITING IN RESTAURANTS inspired me to write just about everywhere. Like the pervert-preacher in MIDNIGHT COWBOY, I’ve written on rooftops, I’ve written in bus stations, I’ve written in brothels.
In the interest of full disclosure: Mamet argues that radio is a great training ground for writers, so, perhaps he is not to be trusted.
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