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Thursday May 02, 2013
Thursday May 02, 2013
In Books and Booze episode 41 with Salvatore Pane, we don't even attempt to stay on topic. Interviewing him about his book Last Call In The City of Bridges, we can't help but jump down the rabbit hole and talk about Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and all things geeky. Not only do we hear a heart warming story about the time David James Keaton gave him a ring and tucked him into bed with Saved By The Bell playing in the background, we talk superheroes, Nintendo, basketball, and so much more.
The Books and Booze staff would like to dedicate this episode to the memory of David Shepherd who passed away late last week. Our thoughts are with his family and friends as we try to focus on how he touched our lives and not how his ended much too soon.
Books We Discussed
Last Call in the City of Bridges - Salvatore Pane
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
In Books and Booze episode 40 we bring Brandon Tietz in to talk Good Sex, Great Prayers. This leads us down all sorts of rabbit holes, from questioning whether Mary Magdalene was really a "whore" to the excessive sales of dildos in the Bible Belt (no really). During the interview, we discuss Good Sex, Great Prayers in detail, and we can promise, it's probably NOT the book you thought it was. We also discuss the third edition of Brandon's book Out Of Touch, the big things happening at Perfect Edge Books, and all the amazing stuff our past guests are up to (with news for Richard Thomas, Falling for Astrum, and more). Featuring music from Falling For Astrum's new EP.
Brandon's Links:
Brandon Tietz on Facebook
Brandon on Twitter
Good Sex, Great Prayers: A Journey In Publication
Out of Touch (NOT New Edition)
Thursday Apr 18, 2013
Thursday Apr 18, 2013
In this, the wackiest episode of Books and Booze yet, David James Keaton joins us to talk about his upcoming collection Fish Bites Cop, how he predated The Jersey Boys, and what a creative disappointment the McDonald's behind his apartment has been. We argue about The Score, realize David's life is a John Cusack movie, and, in the end, David and Renee reach optimal harmony, alone in the world. You won't want to miss this interview.
David James Keaton
Fish Bites Cop! Stories To Bash Authorities
Thursday Apr 11, 2013
Thursday Apr 11, 2013
In Books and Booze episode 38, Joe Clifford joins us to talk about his latest novel, Junkie Love, the past that inspired it, the friends he's made, and more than you probably thought you wanted to know about shooting heroin. We roll on to talk about working with agents, Joe's music, short stories and the pain of submitting, and so much more.
Joe Clifford
Junkie Love
Thursday Apr 04, 2013
Thursday Apr 04, 2013
In Books and Booze episode 37 with Cameron Pierce, we have a blast. Cameron regales us with stories about being beaten with a giant salmon while dressed in drag, we talk about the current and future states of bizarro fiction, we get to the bottom of the age old question, "What IS a lazy fascist?" (it might be you). This is a can't miss episode filled with great discussion on writing, drinking stories, and a little more beer talk than usual.
Cameron Pierce
Abortion Arcade
Our Love Will Go The Way of The Salmon
The Bizarro Starter Kit (purple)
Monday Apr 01, 2013
Monday Apr 01, 2013
In Books and Booze episode 36, Craig Wallwork joins us from the middle of the night in England to talk about his work, the work of Faulkner, Jonny Gibbings, Bret Easton Ellis, what happens when you are rejected by Menacing Hedge, the fact that all writers are assholes, and much, much more!
*Renee would like to note that she was mistaken. The story of hers that Craig may or may not have pissed on actually did get picked up by another mag.
The Sound of Loneliness -- Kindle
Thursday Mar 28, 2013
Thursday Mar 28, 2013
In Books and Booze episode 35, Frank Bill joins us to discuss his latest novel, beards, meth, takes some interesting reader questions, and we discuss what it means to be A MAN. We also give some updates on Books and Booze: Live in St. Louis!
Frank Bill
Donnybrook: A Novel
Thursday Mar 21, 2013
Thursday Mar 21, 2013
In Episode 34 of Books and Booze, Michael Paul Gonzalez joins is to run the gamut of discussion topics. We talk about his new novel Angel Falls, which leads to an hour of love. We cover everything from making friends with your enemies to female MMA fighters, and a TON in between. You don't want to miss us pontification on everyone from Henry Rollins to George Carlin, and, of course, Lucifer.
Michael Paul Gonzalez
Angel Falls
Thursday Mar 14, 2013
Thursday Mar 14, 2013
In Episode 33 of Books and Booze Monica Drake joins us to talk about elephant mating habits, balloon animals, meth lab dollhouses, clowning, Clifford the Big Red Dog, motherhood, bitter writers and MORE (we talk about her books, too).
Monica's Website
Pre-Order The Stud Book
Thursday Mar 07, 2013
Thursday Mar 07, 2013
In episode 32 of Books and Booze, Neal Pollack joins us to talk about his latest novel, Downward Facing Death, that debuted as one of the first Kindle Serials. He discusses the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles yoga, writing (and reading) about things outside your interests,and everybody's favorite character from Downward Facing Death. We chat a little about Jewball and Neal's experiences with the different forms of publishing. In the second segment we discuss the Cinequest Film Festival premiere of Romance, the film by Andy Mingo, based on the Chuck Palahniuk story of the same name, and the zany adventures that came after.
Neal Pollack
Downward-Facing Death Kindle
