Books And Booze

B&B Ep 31 Jedidiah Ayres

In Books and Booze episode 31 with Jedidiah Ayres we run a lightning round-- oppressed by forces outside of our control, this episode almost didn't happen, but we, and more importantly, Jed, prevailed. We discuss Jed's upcoming book, the anthologies he's worked on, his propensity for controversial titling, and the best crime movies out there (with an aside about Renee's questionable obsession with Steve Buscemi).  In the second segment we fill you in on the film project you NEED to know about. Fierce Bitches at Crime Factory Noir At The Bar at Subterranean Books F*ckload of Shorts F*ckload Of Scotch Tape D*CKED: Dark Fiction Inspired by Dick Cheney Jed's Favorite Crime Movies: Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974) ( Tráiganme la cabeza de Alfredo García ) Lost Highway Brute Force Fargo (Special Edition) Miller's Crossing Reservoir Dogs (Two-Disc Special Edition) The Essential Collection (2 CD + 2 DVD) Buy a T-SHIRT! Music by: Best Friends

B&B Ep 30 Suzy Vitello

In episode 30 of Books and Booze Suzy Vitello joins us again, and this time, we record it! We talk about love, lust, happy endings, the reality of ever after, smutty books, and more, more, more! Suzy's Website Unkiss Me Patrick Wensink David James Keaton CJR Book Channel Why I Write Smut -- Steve Almond (you can find out how to buy the book set here). Brenda Miller Nine Months- Paula Bomer Tom Spanbauer Monica Drake Neal Pollack BUY TEE SHIRTS! Music by: Lady Data This episode brought to you by:

B&B Ep 29 SPECIAL! Andy Mingo

We stayed up late, we punished our livers, and why? We did it for you. In Books And Booze episode 29 Andy Mingo sneaks in after hours to give us news about his film, Romance (adapted from Chuck Palahniuk's "Hef approved" short story), where you can see it, and all the cool stuff that will be going on. Don't miss this one. Don't put this one off-- if you want to be THERE for this awesome event, you'll have to start planning now! CINEQUEST! BUY TICKETS NOW! HEAR Chuck reading the audio book (short story) free. Playboy Magazine CineMADIC film festival (Kentucky) The Stud Book - Monica Drake The Iconographer Francis Ford Coppola David Fincher Other Shorts By Andy Mingo Lidia Yuknavitch BUY BOOKS AND BOOZE TEE SHIRTS! Music by: Reel Big Fish This episode brought to you by:

B&B Ep 28 Stephen Graham Jones

In Books And Booze Episode 28 we get down and dirty with Stephen Graham Jones. We talk about his lightning quick writing speed, his gut wrenching famous injury, we talk Growing Up Dead In Texas, The Last Final Girl, and what you can look out for this year. In the second segment Stephen stays on to talk horror movies--the best, the worst, and the movies with the most potential this year. A great show all around. Stephen Graham Jones Buy Stephen Graham Jones on Amazon Lazy Fascist Press (books) Evil Dead Remake Halloween Movies The Exorcist: Director's Cut (Extended Edition) The Exorcist: 40th Anniversary Edition (book) The Exorcism of Emily Rose (Unrated Special Edition) The Last Exorcism The Shining Music by: White Wives: Happeners BOOKS AND BOOZE TEE SHIRTS! This episode brought to you by:

B&B Ep 27 DB Cox

In Episode 27 we talk with DB Cox about his short story collection, Unaccustomed Mercy, poetry, Vietnam, why people think novels are so great, and much more. He sticks with us for the second segment to talk about shitty, insulting book covers, how slutty country music has become, Hank Williams, Sr. and The Man In Black, Johnny Cash. (DB's tattoo pictured below). Unaccustomed Mercy George Saunders Tenth of December: Stories Thunderdome Magazine The Sound of Loneliness Ash Cinema Edward J. Rathke ManArchy Magazine Zoe Triska on Bad Book Covers Music provided by guest, Blues You Can Use. Music Video: There Ain't Enough Whiskey In Tennessee TEE SHIRTS!

Ep 26 Leah Rhyne

In Episode 26 of Books And Booze we sit down with Leah Rhyne to discuss her novel Undead America: Zombie Days and Campfire Nights, the joys of killing shit indiscriminately (in your writing), and working with small publishers. In the second segment we talk a little about Sylvia Plath, pen names, porno names, and lots of other great stuff. Zombie Days, Campfire Nights (Undead America) Undead America Trailer The Walking Dead Sylvia Plath Article The Bell Jar Tarantino SYW! Mike Monson TEE SHIRTS! Music by: Atom and His Package

Episode 25 Jon Gingerich

In episode 25 of Books and Booze we sit down and get real with Jon Gingerich. We talk about the importance of revision, and how to do it well, we discuss the 10 stories you shouldn't write if you're not the next great American author, our awesome sponsors and supporters, and what writer's block REALLY is. Jon Gingerich on the Web 10 Stories We Never Need To See In Workshops Again The Myth Of Writer's Block Beloved Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter -Book Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter -Movie True Blood Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Graphic Novel The Walking Dead Music by: Rockman, Soulchasm

B&B Ep 24 Court Merrigan

In Books And Booze Episode 24, Court Merrigan joins us to talk about his amazing short story collection, Moondog Over The Mekong-- an in your face mix of noir and Eastern influence. He talks to us about Out Of The Gutter online, the open call for manuscripts for Gutter Books, and all the mags you should be reading. In the second segment, we break down our own Jessica Taylor's article on rape jokes at SYW magazine-- you don't want to miss this.    Music: Praying for Rain, Huke Green; Leaving In A Hurry, Tom Savage Trio; Backwoods, Huke Green. Moondog Over the Mekong Out Of The Gutter Online Gutter Books -- Open Submissions PANK Pulp Issue Dope -- Sara Gran Needle Magazine Plots With Guns Shotgun Honey Yellow Mama Spinetingler All Due Respect Snubnose Press Lazy Fascist Sick Jokes With Jessica Taylor Jonny Gibbings at SYW!

B&B Ep 23 Jay Slayton-Joslin-An Interview In Pieces

In Books And Booze Episode 23 we battle a wonky international line to talk to Jay Slayton-Joslin about his short stories, the interviews he landed (and a cool story behind one he didn't), and a lot more cool stuff. In the second segment we discuss "celebrity authors" and Neil Gaiman's last signing tour, Christmas, and Dakota's heroics at a local book burning. Jay's Website / Facebook / Twitter In Search of a City: Los Angeles in 1,000 Words Solarcide Presents: Nova Parade Tobacco Stained Sky Jay on Bizzaro Central Dennis LeHane Youth in Revolt (Trilogy Compilation): Youth in Revolt, Youth in Bondage, and Youth in Exile Thunderdome Magazine Blink Ink Booked. Podcast Bret Easton Ellis Will Christopher Baer Dennis Cooper Stephen Graham Jones Jonny Gibbings Malice in Blunderland Jack Ketchum Neil Gaiman Quits Book Signing Tours Music:The Dandy Warhols Welcome to the Monkey House

Episode 22 Mckay Williams

In Episode 22 of Books and Booze, Mckay Williams joins us to talk about Jesus in noir fiction, riots in the streets, the Bay Area writing scene, his role as the "bearded, biker, bar tending Carrie Bradshaw"  and we discuss the Django Unchained controversy. We break to talk about underwear and socks during sex You don't want to miss this. Mckay Reading at Lip Service West SYW Magazine ManArchy (undergoing scheduled maintenance at press time) Spike Lee/Django Unchained Controversy (Stay tuned for updates on Hubris and Mckay's upcoming collection featuring the story One Bullet Away, which we discussed on the show). Music:Mojo Nixon Whereabouts Unknown And REMEMBER: Open call for dissenting commentary on Django Unchained here and on our Facebook Page. Also, Dakota wants to know how you feel about going commando.