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10 Best Books About Fiction Writing

Posted on May 22, 2013 by bucket

I handpicked these favorites from over 30 books that I’ve read on the craft of fiction in the last few years. While I got a little something from each one, here are the 5 star gems that are worth sharing. … Continue reading →

A Day in the Life of a Full Time Writer

Posted on April 28, 2013 by bucket

At last, in answer to the silent question plaguing everyone who has ever met me (“so… what is it that you do?”), I have made this pie chart. Please enjoy.

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The Specialist’s Hat

Posted on March 5, 2013 by bucket

I read a story called The Specialist’s Hat by Kelly Link last night and had to leave the lights on in order to sleep. That’s right. Because I was scared out-of-my-mind. Why? Uh… because of the f*cking Specialist, man. And … Continue reading →

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The 10 Shittiest Sentences I Have Ever Written

Posted on February 14, 2013 by bucket

Kurt Vonnegut said there are two kinds of writers–Swoopers and Bashers. Swoopers get the basics of the story down in a quick draft, then go back later and refine the prose. Bashers (or, as I like to call us, Bleeders) … Continue reading →

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Bucket’s Book Recommendations 2012

Posted on December 13, 2012 by bucket

Here are some books that have given me pause, blown my mind, or otherwise inspired the hell out of me in the last year or so: The Orange Eats Creeps, by Grace Krilanovich What it lacks in plot it makes … Continue reading →

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Further Distractions Available Now for Your Reading Pleasure

Posted on November 4, 2012 by bucket

Further Distractions is available now! You can buy it at my Etsy store. Other locations will be announced soon. 28 pages, half-letter, light blue cardstock cover. Each stick and star is hand-painted. A collection of short stories and letters that … Continue reading →

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San Francisco Zine Fest, September 1 & 2

Posted on August 31, 2012 by bucket

Come see me at San Francisco Zine Fest this weekend! I’ll be tabling all day Saturday and Sunday (September 1 & 2) from 11am-6pm. Look for the red table cloth and the awkward expression on my face. Zine Fest is … Continue reading →

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Download My Zine for Free

Posted on August 28, 2012 by bucket

My older zine, Potentially Heartwrenching Distractions (2008), has been scanned into a downloadable, printable PDF by the good folks over at zinelibrary.info. Please note that it is in booklet format, designed to be printed off double-sided and then folded (for … Continue reading →

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Help Fund Further Distractions and Get a Zine!

Posted on July 20, 2012 by bucket

If you’ve enjoyed my zines before, appreciate zines in general, or just like me a whole lot, please consider donating to help me fund my fourth zine, Further Distractions. I’ve started a fundraising page on Kickstarter with a goal of … Continue reading →

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work in progress: further distractions

Posted on July 18, 2012 by bucket

I’m finally finishing up my fourth zine, Further Distractions, which I hope to print in time for the San Francisco Zine Fest on September 1 & 2 (see Events). So far I have the short fiction pieces “God’s Car Seat,” … Continue reading →

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