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Update from The Jeem Report

Yes, yes, it’s really The Jim Report. But, to me, he’ll always be Jeem, so there! Why am I writing about this person you may or may not know? Well, for one, he’s awesome! And, for two, he’s about to be published!

For those who don’t know, Jim was famous at Nocturna (now defunct *cry cry*) for his monologues. As he’s moved from place to place he’s continued his monologue tradition and they’ve continued to entertain the masses. How did this happen? Well, from the Jim Report mailing list:

A little while ago I was approached by the editor of the Main Street Rag Publishing Company, a local publishing house that usually does poetry chapbooks and the like. After seeing me perform a number of the monologues he asked if I would like to do a book. After picking my jaw up off the floor, I readily agreed!

The book has just gone into pre-order, which means folks can start reserving copies now! The cover price, when it’s printed, will be $14 (plus S&H), but anyone who pre-orders it will be able to get it for $9 (plus S&H).

If you’re interested, you can see the book’s description and order it here: http://www.mainstreetrag.com/JRyan.html

I’m ridiculously pleased about the whole thing. The title of the book is ABDUCTION ETIQUETTE, which is also the name of one of the monologues (one I haven’t performed very often, but which, as it turns out, the publisher really likes). With any luck, it should be in print by late August!

At the risk of sounding like a proud parent, I’m SO PROUD of Jim!!! He’s written so much throughout the years and I’m thrilled to see a publisher recognize his talent. It couldn’t happen to a nicer guy. I cherish my super secret copy of monologues which (I swear) looks like it was printed out on a daisy wheel printer. Mine mine mine!! muah ha ha ha! (:

While I’m pimping Jim out, I may as well mention his other ventures. So, if you just can’t get enough Jim, follow him, read him, friend him, link him, and see him all of a sudden™ at:

• Blog: http://jimyesthatjim.com
• Twitter account: http://twitter.com/otherdoc
• Facebook profile: http://www.facebook.com/otherdoc
• Creative writing journal: http://blog.myspace.com/otherdoc
• General life-stuff journal: http://otherdoc.livejournal.com
• LinkedIn profile: http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=51793854
• YouTube channel: (nothing much there yet, but maybe soon!) http://www.youtube.com/user/otherdoc

Tags: books, Jeem, The Jim Report

Now reading: The Western Wizard

What I’m reading on the drive to and from SPACE.

Tags: books, now reading

New Book :: Het Madden, A Zombie Perspective

So, why am I posting about a book? Well, because a friend of mine just self published one and I think that’s pretty darn awesome!

Het Madden, A Zombie Perspective: Book One: WRATH 2012 by Calvin A. L. Miller II was published Nov 29 2009 (Zilyon Publishing). It already has great reviews on Amazon (link to Kindle Ed.) and I’m looking forward to reading it for myself. I’ll be able to write more and offer an actual opinion then.

In the meantime, I’ll leave you with part of the excerpt from the web site:

I wish I could explain the way it feels to kill one of the uninfected… On one hand, it feels more powerful and pleasurable than anything I have ever felt. The fear in their eyes as they feel themselves being eaten and the taste of the warm blood and flesh running down my throat as I take the poor bastard is a huge rush. On the other hand, the closeness to the person I kill and eat is there as well. It borders on intimacy.

Tags: books, Cal Miller, Het Madden, zombies