When I was in university our professor made us fill out a form with what our pump up songs are. That's how he created groups for projects. I chose Whole Lotta Love. That intro kills. Naturally I fell in love with the other person in the group that chose Ramble On.
I finished my latest novel a few months ago. I was inspired by Calvino's "Invisible Cities" and wanted to explore a more wistful, stream of conscious, plot in the clouds kind of story. Nothing like my first novel. Does one need to have a set voice to be marketable-- like you know it's a Vonnegut by the first line? Or is it enough to be known for a set of ideas for a writer? The form can follow as needed.
I relate to this. HARD. The new book sounds amazing and the playlist is full of great tunes! I actually just saw PJ Harvey live in concert about a week and a half ago. It was a bucket list concert for me. I've seen the Stones and QOTSA, too. I'm a music nut. 🤘 Anyway, looking forward to reading Crushed Trachea Blues! Baseud on the quality of writing you churn out here on Substack, I know it'll be nothing short of fantastic.
Mate, I would be doing us all a disservice if I didn't do all in my teeny-weeny power to promote your work and get eyes on.
My only regret is that I'm not the dictator of reading with the capacity to oblige the hoi-polloi to buy your goddamn stuff.
Far from it, I'm just a humble genre-curious schmuck like yourself, powerless in the face of Big Book... ¿Qué remedio muchacho? ¿Qué le vamos a hacer?
Big Book is almost as bad as Big Pharma!
When I was in university our professor made us fill out a form with what our pump up songs are. That's how he created groups for projects. I chose Whole Lotta Love. That intro kills. Naturally I fell in love with the other person in the group that chose Ramble On.
I finished my latest novel a few months ago. I was inspired by Calvino's "Invisible Cities" and wanted to explore a more wistful, stream of conscious, plot in the clouds kind of story. Nothing like my first novel. Does one need to have a set voice to be marketable-- like you know it's a Vonnegut by the first line? Or is it enough to be known for a set of ideas for a writer? The form can follow as needed.
I relate to this. HARD. The new book sounds amazing and the playlist is full of great tunes! I actually just saw PJ Harvey live in concert about a week and a half ago. It was a bucket list concert for me. I've seen the Stones and QOTSA, too. I'm a music nut. 🤘 Anyway, looking forward to reading Crushed Trachea Blues! Baseud on the quality of writing you churn out here on Substack, I know it'll be nothing short of fantastic.
I saw The Harv after 9/11. She was great. Never saw QOTSA though. I appreciate your kinkind words, WP3!
Whole Lotta Calvino, then. When will your novel be available?
Enjoyed this immensely. Here's to healing your bruised ribs and more luminescence along your spiritual path.