News and Stuff

Okay, so its been a rainy few days. First, There is new fiction up. Check out my latest, “Eavesdropping Near Cliffs”. Secondly, if you haven’t alread, swing through and check out my ride log as well. Always fun stuff there. Lastly, check out sink/swim and preorder your copy of the book. Its only $10!

Sink/Swim Press

The first book on my publishing company, Sink/Swim Press is getting ready to come out en masse. Pre order now for $10.

Sink/Swim

Sink/Swim

So I started a publishing company. It can be viewed at http://www.sinkswimpress.com I’m pretty excited about it. My book is coming out, and will hopefully be followed by others in the near future. There will be a book release party. As well, I’ll be attending (and hopefully handing out stickers) and the Richmond Zine Fest next weekend. Hope to see you there!

Bike Messenger

I really hope this guy isn’t full of shit. He has a genuine love of bike riding and I want to support it. Unfortunately, he is sponsored by puma, so I’m left a bit jaded. I’ve looked into doing courier work in Richmond, but there is only one firm, and they don’t seem too friendly.

Life

Just created a profile on tricktrack.org, my buddie’s message board. You should do the same and come talk shit with me. Had a bday party at the house last night. Good times. It seems like more and more people I know are being shipped to Afghanistan and Iraq. Why is this still an issue, and more importantly, why is it not as big of an issue as it should be. I feel like our nation needs to step up on the foresight, and conflict resolution frontier.

Manuscript printed!

I have printed my manuscript! …I have a lot more work to do than I thought. Pushing still for a Halloween release. We shall see.

New Story up

Just put up a new story called “The First Annual Creytown Book Burning”. Feel free to comment and enjoy. That’s about all thats new otherwise. The ride log is still rolling along, and I continually find motivation in different areas to keep putting down those miles. It’s been a fun week with lots of work, so hopefully things will continue a pace of fast but not breakneck. Lastly, the book will be coming out Oct. 31st. Tentatively titled “Swamp Gospels.” Fill out the poll and let me know what you think of the title.

Today

Today I rode my bike. It was fun. I love riding bikes. I have to go to Alexandria all day and wear a suit. Most pointless blog entry ever. Book release party for Ryan Brosmer’s book “I Will Name Them Such As Enemies” Sept. 12. i’ll be reading, So will he. Email for directions. I’ll have new stories up soon. Get it.

Strike Anywhere “Iron Front”

Strike Anywhere are on the top ten list of every punk. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, this seminal punk group has been pushing for social change since 1999 with their release of Chorus of One. Since then the band have built a huge following and a colossal catalog of releases. Iron Front is their newest.

Strike Anywhere

This thirteen song onslaught is a tribute and a curse. Iron Front is as aggressive as their first releases, immediately brings the listener back to the glory days of Avail, and Inquisition. Can the band keep it up however?
Iron Front barrels through its tracks in under forty minutes. They are full of chants, and the sounds of an older, more youthful Strike anywhere. The guitars have rediscovered the crisp and melodic punk found on older releases, and singer Thomas Barnett’s voice seems to have the reinforced strength of a man renewed. “First will and Testament”, “Hand of Glory” and “Spectacular” are stand out tracks.
On the whole the album does a great job keeping its flow, and never once does Strike Anywhere relent in their musical ferocity. It seems with the renewed spirit easily heard on this album, Strike Anywhere may be on a comeback, good news after a waffling last few years.

Writer’s Block

Writer’s block is destroying my ability to write. I can’t tell what’s causing, but i think it’s the general down-time and relaxation I’ve been forcing on myself. After an extremely stressful and depressing summer, I’m trying to maximize on positivity and relaxation. Unfortunately its killing what little creativity I have. Maybe I have to be miserable to write. Hope not.