When I’m asked to cite writers who have influenced me, I invariably name singer/songwriters. Eric Taylor is one of those. His songs are the finest sort of roughneck literature. Also,…View post

If you’re within range of one of these stations tonight (Saturday, May 4th) we hope you’ll join Mike as he hosts another edition of Tent Show Radio from Big Top…View post

If you’re within range of one of these stations tomorrow (Saturday, May 4th) we hope you’ll join Mike as he hosts another edition of Tent Show Radio from Big Top Chautauqua. Information on streaming the show…View post

Still getting emails and notes about World Book Night. Thanks again to all, including Hoagy the fleeting mystery cat seen here helping the human prepare books for distribution. (Usually my…View post

Rather than acknowledge the sn*w, here’s a photo of a chicken by a pool in Panama. When I took the photo I was working on the book Visiting Tom. I…View post