Curve Balls and Hailstorms: Brianne Marie Robinson on Self-Publishing with...
Publishing books on your own has never been easier, but this accessibility comes at a price. Author and editor Brianne Marie Robinson joined Corinne and I to talk self-publishing on Amazon and all the...
View ArticleSome Fun Amazon Factoids
We get a little silly on this one and discuss a list of zany factoids about the history of Amazon, courtesy of Business Insider. We also speculate on where the new HQ2 will be! Let’s see if we can...
View ArticleReview: The Wax Bullet War by Sean Davis
The Wax Bullet War: Chronicles of a Soldier and Artist tells the kind of story that seems to be swallowed up whenever it surfaces: an infantry soldier’s experience in Iraq and his return to life in the...
View ArticleThree Lessons from Transmit Culture: “Portland’s Publishing and Maker...
On Tuesday, May 3rd, Ooligan Press put on its third “Transmit Culture” panel of the 2015-2016 year, which explored our publishing community in a “maker” context. The term “maker” evokes diverse...
View ArticleIll Will by Dan Chaon: Don’t Trust Your Memories
Full disclosure: I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley. My first exposure to Dan Chaon was through a disturbing short story called The Bees, and it freaked me out so much that I...
View ArticleAn Attempted Podcast Murder: A Review of Kathleen Barber’s “Are You Sleeping”
Full disclosure: I got this for free from NetGalley. I probably don’t need to disclose that because this isn’t a glowing review. An intriguing premise: Josie Buhrmann, who has changed her last name and...
View ArticleThe Map is Not the Territory: A review of “Come As You Are”
Warning: I’m going to talk about vaginas, penises, arousal, and other sexual things. If you’ve ever looked at your sex life and wondered, “Oh my god, what is wrong with me?” this book is for you. (Btw,...
View ArticleBook Review: Sister of Darkness
Rachel Stavis calls herself the “only non-denominational exorcist” working today. I’ve also recently learned that she’s apparently known as an exorcist to the stars, working as a screenwriter in Los...
View ArticleBrutality and Betrayal: a Review of Killers of the Flower Moon
After it’s won so many awards, another Killers of the Flower Moon review might not be necessary, but if it convinces you to read it I’ve done my job. The book blipped onto my radar after winning the...
View ArticlePublishing is Always Political—Even for Gardening Enthusiasts
At first glance, Chelsea Green Publishing’s Instagram account is a bevy of beavers, bone broths, and biodynamic farms. The account’s voice is friendly, enthusiastic, and witty. The social media manager...
View ArticleReview: I’ll Be Gone in the Dark – Hunting the Golden State Killer
Few lurking threats keep one awake at night more than a home invader. Especially one who comes when you are home and at your most vulnerable: lying in bed on what seems like a normal night. Alone. Or...
View ArticleReview: The Merry Spinster by Daniel Mallory Ortberg
Some people cherish fairytales, Bible stories, and myths as comforting relics of childhood. Other people remember the feelings of fear and discomfort that they experienced when actually reading these...
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