A Deluge of Emails
A number of Slushpile readers have emailed questions about the activities regarding this first week of my first book’s release. One of the questions was, “What’s the most surprising thing about the release?” And my answer might surprise you. Before that, I need to explain something about myself: I’m pretty good and juggling multiple responsibilities…
continue readingMy First Release Day
So after years and years of working, tons of twists and turns, a shaft-job by an unstable agent a few years ago, and all the usual rejections and troubles that face aspiring authors, my first book is released today. The Man Behind the Nose: Assassins, Astronauts, Cannibals, and Other Stupendous Tales hits bookstore shelves nationwide.…
continue readingGuest Blogging at Powell’s
In conjunction with the release of my first book The Man Behind the Nose: Assassins, Astronauts, Cannibals, and Other Stupendous Tales by Larry Harmon, I’ll be guest-blogging over at Powells all week. Stop by, check it out, and be sure to tip your bookseller.
continue readingEat, Pray, Love Gear on HSN
Recently, I wondered why authors don’t produce t-shirts and other items in a similar manner to musicians and other artists. Today, GalleyCat pointed out that Eat, Pray, Love gear was featured on the Home Shopping Network. Now, this might not be your particular taste or something that you would want to do for your own…
continue reading15 Most Overrated Writers
At the Huffington Post, Anis Shivani provides a photographic run-through of the 15 most overrated contemporary American writers. I don’t agree with all his choices, but still, it’s an invigorating argument to get the juices flowing on a Monday morning. As part of the problem, Shivani claims that “The MFA writing system, with its mechanisms…
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