The Beast crawls in Oakland July 7: Mondo Lit Reading

Beast Crawl will take place on July 7 from 5 to 9. "Beast": Pig Latin for "East Bay." This is the East Bay’s answer to S.F.’s renowned Litcrawl, and I’ll be reading my fiction during the 5 to 6 “Leg” of the Beast with Pandemonium Press at Spice Monkey . It's sure to be a fabulous evening -- and I'd love to see you! Jon

New Story of Compassion Released -- "Lawrence"

Today was the release of the free ebook short story “Lawrence,” about a simple high-school boy who takes a stand for animals and gays. The story was accepted by a university lit-mag a while back, but I pulled it back because they sat on it for too long. I’m so thrilled to send this tale of compassion out into the world! Btw, don't forget to click "Like" on the book's page (if you do like it). And DO share it widely -- it's free for that reason!

Mighty Roman Pub Party June 23

The publication party for The Mighty Roman took place on June 23 and it was a fabulous evening. Heartfelt thanks to those of you were attended and those who were there in spirit!

A wonderful evening with dear old friends and new friends too.

New Story: "Treehouse"

Today was the launch of a story, "Treehouse," which considers the nature of fatherhood and manhood in America today (as The Mighty Roman does). It's a free ebook, so climb that tree! And leave a comment ... I'd love to hear from you.

Contest Winner, "Apollo's Light"

God I love the ancient Greeks. And I had the chance to share a little of that love in a flash fiction contest requiring the tale to be set in Delphi. It explores the Apollonian-Dionysion divide (I use the less familiar Hellenized "Dionysos" btw) and copped the celery wreath (that's what they won in the Nemean Games at Delphi; the familiar laurel wreath is an Olympian thing). The contest was sponsored by
Doorknobs & Bodypaint; "Apollo's Light" is here.