Anne Frank Story Is Now A Graphic Novel
The Diary of Anne Frank has been a literary staple throughout middle schools across America, if not the world. This is mostly because it's one of the most heart-wrenching biographical stories ever known and it's from a young girl's perspective. Now the Anne Frank House Museum is hoping to bring Frank's tragic story beginning with her 13th birthday and ending with her death in a Nazi concentration...
Truman Capote Balls ‘Til He Falls
I hope that everyone's 4th of July was as freedom-filled as mine. (I.E. vegan hot dogs, making tiny fireworks explode, growing over 200 feet tall and punching the Statue of Liberty in the face because I have the freedom to do so) But, the publishing industry is in its decline and I know why: Authors and poets of our era don't have proper
Presenting Your New U.S. Poet Laureate: W.S. Merwin
Kay Ryan's time as U.S. poet laureate is up. It's time for W.S. Merwin to start shakin' thangs up a bit (but probably not too much). According to the Los Angeles Times' book blog, Jacket Copy, the Library of Congress has recently announced that W.S. Merwin will be the 2010-2011 U.S. poet laureate. Merwin is in his 82nd year on this planet and has won two Pulitzer Prizes and has received the National Book Award. Born in New York, but raised in Philadelphia and...
Being Drunk Don’t Make Good Words Get Writed
Ah, drugs and alcohol. Man's best friend through all of the good times ("Got a 7ยข raise at work! Yippee! Celebration ahoy!") and all of those bad times ("Can't believe my damn wife ditched me for my truck."). For most of us, they're even there for you in between those times (Timmy's little league championship game). But apparently my 8th grade English teacher was wrong. Neither make you a better writer. According The Independent,
Out of Town. No Posts Today. (Except This One, You Smartasses)
As much as it pains me to do so, I must inform you that there will be no other posts for today. I will be out of town and away from computer-kind (other than my iPhone, but who writes blog
Last Saturday: 2010 Locus Award Winners Announced
According to the Tor.com blog, over the weekend in Seattle, Washington the Locus Awards were announced. And if one thing's for sure, it's that awards were certainly won by people. Not zebras. I wouldn't really know how to award a zebra with something, anyway. Maybe with a garnish similar to that which Kentucky Derby winners receive. But, being a wild animal, a zebra wouldn't know how to graciously accept an award. Not like horses. They're dignified. Horses kneel and shit when you ask them....
Whoops: I’ve Only Read 24 of the 100 Greatest Books of All Time
Coffee at arm's length? Check. Pajama pants still on? Check. Lax amount of responsibilities? Check. Well, that completes my "Today Must Be Saturday" checklist. The only things I'm missing on the list are: Splitting headache (optional: only necessary if last night involved "Tearin'-Up-Da-Town" activities) and an endless stream of cartoons (optional: required only if purchasing cable/satellite). But other than those missing tidbits, it's a damn Saturday. So, from Roger Ebert's tweet that inspired this post, I would...
Anna Hurley Wants To Help Publish Your Novel
Finished that novel you've been working on for the past seventeen years? I know I haven't. But since you think you have finished yours, designer, Anna Hurley, wants to make sure that it's completely finished and fit for print. Hurley created the poster for 826 National, the non-profit, multi-city publishing and tutoring organization spawned from Dave Eggers' 826 Valencia in San Francisco and all proceeds go directly to the organization. The poster is printed on thick card...
Literary Fiends, Here Are Your Newest Releases for the Week
Do you like buying books and reading them? I know I do. But this week you may want to leave your coin pouch tied to your rope-belt and tucked under your evening cape and drapery when you head to Ye Olde Booke Barne so as to not fritter away your hard-earned silver and gold pieces. Wait, some of those word choices don't sound quite right. Oh, yes. It's the 21st century and has been so for about 10 years. Let me rephrase what I've previously stated for my contemporary audience: This week, you may want to leave your index finger-sleeve...
Pardon Me
Apologies are due for my unannounced hiatus, as I have written nothing for Jerkburger in over two months. I apologize to my readers and supporters for the unannounced break from daily updates. I stopped writing for a bit to do some real soul-searching. In this rumination on life, love, and loss, I've come to realize a few things: Sand cannot be substituted for salt in recipes. Shouting "SNIKT!" and clenching one's fists will not cause adamantium claws to protrude from their knuckles. However, it will attract disdainful looks while waiting to check out at a grocery store. Philanthropy is not a religion dedicated to...
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