Monthly Archives: August 2011

Road Songs IV: Fred Eaglesmith

Posted on August 21, 2011 by David

Fred Eaglesmith’s Lipstick, Lies and Gasoline is one of my favorite albums. It’s half Hank Williams, half Tom Waits and all fantastic.

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Road Songs III: The Cure

Posted on August 20, 2011 by David

The Cure’s album Disintegration makes an amazing, and maybe counterintuitive, soundtrack for the deserts of the American west.

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The first prerequisite for any practicing magician is arrogance. This is because the magician presumes to join the Creator in His great and ongoing work as co-Creator or sub-Creator, and what mortal man or woman could aspire to such heights … Continue reading →

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A Song for Owen Zastava Pitt

Posted on August 17, 2011 by David

I meant to post this a few weeks ago, to celebrate the publication of Monster Hunter Alpha. A day late, and sloppy, that’s me. Anyway, congrats, Larry! Here are the lyrics: Monster Hunter Blues Riding hummers ’round in rural countiesYou … Continue reading →

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Short Pitching

Posted on August 16, 2011 by David

I’ll be at the show this week, and hopefully around lots of book professionals. I’m thinking today about quick elevator-pitch type explanations to hook an editor into being interested in Witchy Eye. So far, I’ve got a high concept and … Continue reading →

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Witchy Lincoln-Douglas

Posted on August 15, 2011 by David

Lincoln: But Your Honor speaks very harshly of Wisdom, even, some might say, to the point of defaming Her. Was She not the serpent that Moses raised on a pole in the desert and healed the children of Israel? Douglas: … Continue reading →

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Road Songs II: John Hiatt

Posted on August 14, 2011 by David

You’ve heard a lot of John Hiatt songs covered by other people. He’s another great one to listen to as wide American vistas roll by the windows.

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Road Songs I: James McMurtry

Posted on August 13, 2011 by David

James McMurtry is Larry McMurtry’s son, and is a great songwriter. I love his stuff especially on the road.

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Tall Tales

Posted on August 12, 2011 by David

If you see me coming at WorldCon, you better run. I’ll be giving away free CDs. Link to liner notes is at the upper right. Here are the disc and sleeve images.

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Plane: Dystopian

Posted on August 11, 2011 by David

Google+ Writing CirclePlane: Dystopian Crookshanks Harry leaned into his tool, urging his whole body softly against the knot in the wood. “Wot’s it gonna be, then?” he asked. He had imagined the Lord Protector as a towering, imposing figure. Instead, … Continue reading →