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	A site redesign is in the works. It might be year's end before it goes live, because I'm a visual guy, not a code monkey. If anything looks wonky in the meantime, that's probably why. The organization will be much the same, to avoid broken links wherever possible. This will continue to mainly be a portfolio site, but there will be a blog component, as I've all but boxed up Medialysis.
	I created a Last.fm artist page to make some of my original music more socially-networkable. It's mostly the same stuff you'll find right here, but without chewing up my bandwidth. Of course I have the obligatory listener page as well, which is far less interesting. Tune in and give it a few clicks.
	Episode 6: Jennifer's Lost Overboard Body: Cinemuck Boogaloo, part of The Velvet Podcast series detailed below, is now live for your enjoyment. I handle the hosting duties, featuring panelists Stephen Graham Jones, Logan Rapp, and Jesse Lawrence in a conversation about the big and small screens, both as consumers and creators, cinners and cineastes wading through the Cinemuck.
	While in Denver for the AWP Conference, I emceed OW Press | The Velvet: an evening of readings from some very talented authors, including Rayo Casablanca, Bradley Sands, Gavin Pate, Caleb J Ross, Richard Thomas, Nik Korpon, Paul Eckert, myself, and several others. I recorded these readings, and each can be heard at The Velvet Podcast.
	Major Inversions is now listed with the largest book distributors, so it's available through most e-tailers, plus you should now be able to walk into nearly any bookstore and custom-order it. Because of the middlemen, however, I earn almost no royalties on these, so my preference would still be for you to order through CreateSpace or Amazon if possible. There may also be a few copies on the shelf at Prospero's in Kansas City.
	The premiere episode of The Velvet Podcast is now live (or subscribe via iTunes). We plan to produce these at least once a month, with a revolving roundtable of writers and readers from all over the world discussing such matters, as well as film, music, and related topics of taste as discussed on the forums at welcometothevelvet.com, where I'm an admin.
	I've finally joined this social networking site for book nerds, with a reader profile and a book listing. Come add me as a friend, check out my collection, and/or follow my reviews. It works with Facebook, Twitter, and other social platforms. And if you've read Major Inversions, please give it a star rating, a short review, or simply add it to your "to-read shelf" until later.
	The new online lit zine Lobster Cult has included me among its emerging author profiles. It basically just links you back here, but I'm honored to share space with so many talented writers, whose work you can also check out on the site.
	For those without Kindles who like to read electronically, my novel Major Inversions is now also available as an Adobe Digital Edition PDF for the same price ($8.99), which you can read on your computer, your Sony Reader or compatible device, or on Scribd.com. This file is rights-managed (for up to six authorized devices) and may require a free software download for local viewing.
	Read my short story "Untitled Stephenie Meyer Novel" online throughout 2010, part of the Oprah Read This > Oprah, Read This anthology: a collection of fictional tales that leverage the name recognition of in/famous authors. Mine is a reaction to Twilight mania, exposing the dangers in taking evil, lustful, violent creatures and writing them as chaste tween heartthrobs.
	Caleb J. Ross, author of Charactered Pieces, sits down with me and answers a few questions about his fantastic short story collection. You'll recall the roles having been reversed a little while back, and this may turn into a regular series of impromptu author interviews called [Blank] und Questions Asks, with [Beer] filling in the blank on this particular occasion at The Newsroom in Kansas City, MO.
	An in-depth review of Major Inversions by Oxyfication.net, a great site that profiles, reviews, and discusses emerging artists. [Thanks to Jason Kane]
	Charlotte's Creative Loafing reviews my novel Major Inversions in their online edition. [Thanks to Chris Deal]
	More reviews for Major Inversions, this time courtesy of The Velvet and weRead.
	I'm honored to be the first in a series of author interviews called [Blank] und Questions Asks... wherein author Caleb J. Ross sits down with me at a local bar to discuss my novel, Major Inversions, fueled by the social lubricant/truth serum of its namesake.
	Reviews for Major Inversions are beginning to surface online, such as this one from Outside Writers Collective, where you'll also find an excerpt. I'll update this site/page as I become aware of others, and feel free to contact me with ones I may have missed. I of course encourage you to post your own at Amazon and other outlets.
	In a four-part series by Chris Deal on writers and the music that inspires them, titled "iTunes and the Pen", I share what works for me, right alongside some of my favorite authors. Be sure to hit up parts 1, 2, and 4 as well for some great material to will your quill.
	My first novel, Major Inversions, is now available for online ordering through Amazon and CreateSpace in paperback, as well as a Kindle edition. FYI, though the cover price is the same, CreateSpace pays me a much higher royalty, so help support your independent author! You can also visit my page here for samples, podcast, and contact info.
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