by Sean West | Dec 5, 2018 | Author Interviews, Written
Sean West: Why do Ginsberg, Burroughs, and the other Beats still excite so much attention? Steven Taylor: The Beats’ ongoing attraction is discussed in Don’t Hide the Madness, where Allen reads his list of rock bands of the ‘80s who were influenced by Burroughs. I...
by editor | Nov 5, 2018 | Author Interviews, Research, Writing Inspiration, Writing Process, Written
Robert Masello’s The Night Crossing begins among the Carpathian peaks, when an intrepid explorer discovers a mysterious golden box. She brings it back with her to the foggy streets of Victorian London, unaware of its dangerous power…or that an evil beyond...
by Johnna Rocker-Clinton | Oct 26, 2018 | Author Interviews, Written
Tell us a little about yourself. What places have you been stationed during your time in the Air Force? During my 14 years in the Air Force — 10 of which have been spent in Special Operations — I’ve been all over the place. I started out as a linguist, so I spent a...
by editor | Oct 5, 2018 | Author Interviews, Written
By Joseph Arellano Why Jerry Rubin? In today’s political climate, it’s important to remember the people in the 1960s that were raging against the machine. Jerry Rubin and his pal Abbie Hoffman were the leaders of the Yippies – a group of young people organized against...
by Heidi K. Rojek | Sep 17, 2018 | Author Interviews, Podcast
After 17 years as a hairdresser, I retired from my career to focus full time on my true passions: my love of rescue pets, and helping my fellow humans. For the past 4 years, I have served as a Director for the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA, and as an Ambassador...
by Heidi K. Rojek | Jul 6, 2018 | Author Interviews, Podcast
Ed Piskor has been cartooning professionally in print form since 2005, starting off drawing American Splendor comics written by Harvey Pekar. The duo continued working together on two graphic novels: Macedonia, and The Beats. Ed began self-publishing Wizzywig after...