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Bill Campbell is a native of Pittsburgh and an alumnus of Northwestern University. Throughout his varied and illustrious career, he has done everything from assembling Christmas toys in Cleveland; loading trucks, bookkeeping, and being an AmeriCorps volunteer in Atlanta; coordinating an elementary school literacy program in D.C. to teaching English as a second language in the Czech Republic. He's also the former publisher of the independent magazine, Contraband, and the music trade magazine, CD Revolutions.

Bill came out with Sunshine Patriots, a semi-satirical, military sf novel, back in 2004. My Booty Novel, which he likes to call "fluff for nerds," came out in 2007. His new book, Pop Culture: Politics, Puns, and "Poohbutt" from a Liberal...more


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Published on February 18, 2012 07:48 • 5 views
Average rating: 4.00 · 20 ratings · 5 reviews · 7 distinct works
My Booty Novel
3.89 of 5 stars 3.89 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2007
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Sunshine Patriots
4.17 of 5 stars 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2004
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Koontown Killing Kaper
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2012
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Pop Culture: Politics, Puns...
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2010 — 3 editions
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The Magnificent Life
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The Magnificent Church
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More books by Bill Campbell…

Upcoming Events

Koontown Killer Koncert
June 03, 2012 02:00PM — 30 people invited
New Deal Cafe, 113 Centerway, Roosevelt Center, Greenbelt, MD, US

http://www.koontown.com
Triple Threat, Tay Black, Opal Rose & the rest of the Koontown Eksperience w...more

Bill Campbell -- Book Reading & Signing
Author appearance, June 07, 2012 07:00PM — 6 people invited
Novel Places , 23341 Frederick Road , Clarksburg, MD, US

http://www.koontown.com
Bill Campbell will be discussing the controversial Koontown Killing Kaper, signi...more

Koontown @ Artomatic
June 16, 2012 11:00PM — 23 people invited
Artomatic, 1851 S. Bell Street, Crystal City, VA, US

http://www.koontown.com
Triple Threat & the rest of the Koontown Posse will be performing songs live...more

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Koontown Killing Kaper (Mystery & Thrillers)
1 chapters   —   updated Jan 04, 2012 06:21pm
Description: All the rappers in Koontown are being killed, and rumor has it that it's vampire crack babies doing the killing. Desperate the police reach out to Genevieve "Jon Vee" Noire, ex-super model/ex-homicide detective/private detective. Together with her former partner, Genevieve must navigate the dangerous world of gangsta rappers, shady record executives, corrupt cops and politicians, '80s pimps, welfare queens, secret sistah societies, Ubernoggin, and the National Guard. Can the ex-super model survive the chaos and insanity to save her beloved Koontown while it explodes all around her?
Pop Culture: Politics, Puns, and "Poohbutt" from a Liberal Stay-at-Home Dad (Nonfiction)
1 chapters   —   updated Oct 24, 2010 09:56am
Description: An excerpt from my new book. I hope you enjoy.
My Booty Novel (Literature & Fiction)
4 chapters   —   updated Mar 29, 2010 04:32pm
Description: Thirty-two-year-old writer, Damian Cross, has just returned from a disastrous first book tour only to be dumped by his fiancée. Now newly-single for the first time in seven years, he has to pick up the pieces, start his life all over again, and write a second novel. Damian blogs his way through today's dating scene and all its hazards—online dating, biological clocks, single mothers and their children, well-meaning friends, ex-girlfriends, and his meddling, matchmaking cousin—to find that the only thing that stands between him and success may actually be himself. Can Damian stop his world from crumbling around him and get it together in time to gain a chance at true happiness and write the “booty novel” everyone's telling him to write?
Sunshine Patriots (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
1 chapters   —   updated Mar 29, 2010 04:32pm
Description: Rebellion erupts on the "paradise" planet of Elysia, plunging the colony into chaos. In response, the all-powerful United Earth dispatches its elite corps of cyborg soldiers, led by Aaron "The Berber" Barber. For a hero celebrated galaxy-wide for his acts of bravery against alien hordes, a ragtag group of colonized miners with antiquated weapons should be no challenge. But Barber and his soldiers are unprepared to meet the most dangerous enemy yet--humans just like them. And on Elysia, the soldiers discover dangers that neither United Earth nor the Elysians themselves could have foreseen. The secrets Barber and his soldiers uncover lead them to question the true meaning of freedom in a world where nothing is what it seems.
Silver Sparrow
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Bill said "yes" to attending the event: Koontown @ Artomatic
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date: June 16, 2012 11:00PM
location: Artomatic, 1851 S. Bell Street, Arlington, VA, The United States
description: Triple Threat & the rest of the Koontown Posse will be performing songs live from the Koontown original soundtrack. Bill Campbell will be signing copies of Koontown Killing Kaper. Books, soundtracks, T-shirts, etc., available for purchase.
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The Orphan Master's Son by Adam Johnson
The Orphan Master's Son
by Adam Johnson
read in May, 2012
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I really don't want to review this book. I don't want to accidentally give anything away or in any way ruin the experience for you. I just want to say that it is no hyperbole when I say this is the most powerful novel I have read in some time. I want...more
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Drop by Mat Johnson
Drop
by Mat Johnson
read in May, 2012
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You know, I absolutely adored Pym. So, I decided to try this one out. It's definitely a first novel and a little too MFA-y for my personal tastes. I guess, sometimes, you probably shouldn't go backwards in exploring an author's work.
Bill made a comment on his review of O Aleph
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"Hattie wrote: "Hi Bill,

How are you?"



Not bad, I guess. I have a new book out, which means I have a whole new batch of anxieties.

You?
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Bill gave 4 of 5 stars false to:
Who's Afraid of Post-Blackness? by Touré
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The Web of Titan by Dom Testa
The Web of Titan (Galahad, #2)
by Dom Testa (Goodreads Author)
read in May, 2012
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Too much mushy-girly-love stuff but a very entertaining YA book. One day, I'll go back and read the first installment.
Bill gave 3 of 5 stars false to:
The Map of Time by Félix J. Palma
The Map of Time
by Félix J. Palma
read in April, 2012
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Even though this book is well-written, I think I'd really give it about a 2.5. First, it was fairly interesting. Then I started to really like it. Then my interest started to wane. Then it went on for a few more hundred pages. Then I started getting...more
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Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones
Silver Sparrow
by Tayari Jones (Goodreads Author)
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Zoo City by Lauren Beukes
Zoo City
by Lauren Beukes
read in April, 2012
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I am jealous of the world that Beukes has created. It's an extremely entertaining ride with a fantastically flawed heroine. I wish more urban fantasy could be like this.
More of Bill's books…
Youngblood Hawke
“When I grow old I want to regret the things I've done, not the things I haven't done.”
Youngblood Hawke

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WHEN I GET A LITTLE MONEY, I BUY BOOKS; IF ANY IS LEFT I BUY FOOD AND CLOTHES. DESIDERIUS ERASMUS 1466-1536 This Group was founded in September 2007. T...more
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message 33: by Bill

Bill Watch the new video I just made this afternoon for my novel, Koontown Killing Kaper:

http://youtu.be/XS3OVIxUoAo


Babydoll Hi Bill!
Thank you for the friend request. I look forward to sharing book reviews with you...happy reading! :)


Mel Chris THank u Bill for ur friendship here on GR :-)

Happy reading!!!:-)


message 30: by Pamela

Pamela Hey Bill...Thanks for accepting my friendship.


message 29: by Jaree (last edited Mar 03, 2010 06:29am)

Jaree Francis Hey, what's going on, bro? If you get a chance, check out the book trailer for my debut novel, Metra City: Destiny's Kiss http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXX76O...


Patricia Garlitz Thank You so much for adding me as a friend.


message 27: by Roxanne

Roxanne Hi Bill! Thanks for being a friend.


message 26: by Vanessa

Vanessa Hello Bill!

Thanks for the friendship!

Vanessa


Nathalie How do I submit a story, Bill?


message 24: by LiNCOLN

LiNCOLN HANDLE TiMEHey Bill!

I don't get to Goodreads nearly as often as I'd like because I'm writing my 4th book. So, I wanted to make sure and stop by and let you know that I am thrilled to be your friend here! Are you on twitter? My twitter name is: linc0lnpark

Have a fantastic day!

-L-


message 23: by Saleh

Saleh Hi.What We Talk About When We Talk About Love?PLZ Answer The Question In My Profile.


message 22: by Roger

Roger Cottrell Hi Bill,
Good to meet you buddy. I#f you're into science fiction you might like to check out my book, THE LUNDQUIST CHRONICLES on http://www.lulu.com/content/4649341


message 21: by Jatana

Jatana Anita Thanks for the add! Have a blessed week! Ms.Thang, Author "In My Prayers with My Legs Wide Open"


message 20: by Bill (last edited Aug 28, 2008 05:44am)

Bill Hey, have yall checked out and/or subscribed to my blog, Tome of the Unknown Writer, yet?

www.bootynovelbill.blogspot.com


Stacy-Deanne Stacy-Deanne Hope your week is filled with happiness, positivity and inspiration!


message 18: by Gracie

Gracie Hi Bill,

Just wanted to pop in and let you know I enjoyed My Booty Novel.

You can check out a review over at my shelf on http://www.shelfari.com/gwiz10

I also enjoy your blog. Thanks for the invite and reco!

Hope you're having a great weekend.

Take care and keep in touch!

Gracie


Stacy-Deanne Stacy-Deanne Enjoy your week!


message 16: by Carrie

Carrie Good morning Bill!

How are you?

I was supposed to send this message with your invitation....yes well....I am not so good with computer skills (which is pretty evident)....so here it is!

Greetings from England!

I am sorry I have been so busy on promotions and rarely get the pleasure to indulge myself on this site but I just wanted to invite you personally to listen to the BBC, who invited both myself and 8 Joni-Pip avids to appear on their show Go4it!

It's probably impossible to listen to the BBC in your neck of the woods but I wanted to invite you anyway.

I hope all is going spiffingly with you!

Carrie



message 15: by Dee

Dee Hi Bill!Thank's for adding me as a friend.I've put your books on my list to read.Look forward to sharing and chatting with you!
Have a blessed one!


message 14: by Michele

Michele thanks for the ad Bill Michele Marchetti
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Join my number 1 team in the nation!


message 13: by maria

maria Hey there,Bill
Thank you for add me as your friends.
It`s my honor to be in your friends list.
I look forward to reading your books!
Best regards
Maria


message 12: by Bridget

Bridget Morrow Hi Bill, thanks for the invite, new to goodreads but really glad I found it.


message 11: by Gracie

Gracie Hi Bill,

Thanks for the invite!

My Booty Novel sounds like an interesting read and I've added it to my tbb list.

Wishing you much success!

Have a great week and keep in touch ;)

Gracie


message 10: by Jillian

Jillian Hello! Had a lot of fun going over your shelves. Really interesting selection and I picked quite a few as my "to-reads". Glad to have met you.


Shawnette Hi, Bill...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends....wishing you all the best in 2008...you have quite an impressive book shelf...WOW...definitely looking forward to sharing chats, reviews and any/all book recommendations you may have...Happy Reading :-)



Maggie Bill
Thank you for the add!
xoMaggie


message 7: by Mimi

Mimi Arcala Hi Bill. Thank you for adding me.


message 6: by Erin

Erin I worked for AmeriCorps too! It's still one of the best things I've ever done.


Jeremy I want to apologize for the all the recommendations from me yesterday. I wanted to share the Stoker Award news, and I only pressed the send button once--I'm not sure what happened to create so many messages. Some weird glitch.

Argh...this is terrible...

Again, I'm very sorry.

-Jeremy


Jeremy Here’s wishing you a nifty New Year filled with noiseless noses, neato nicknames, noble Nebraskans, gnarly narcoleptic nebulas, and novel novels about nut-eating narwhals and novercaphobic gnats.

-Jeremy :)

P.S.—I’m currently offering autographed/personally-inscribed copies of my novel, Vacation, with free shipping for those in the US. If there’s anything you could do to help me spread the word about this, I’d really appreciate it. Feel free to click here for details:
http://hauntedhousedressing.com/signe...


Jeremy Hi Bill!

Here’s wishing you a yippee-filled Yuletime overflowing with yard-long yams, yapping yoyo-yanking yetis, yak-milk yeast-cakes, and yellow yarn-yielding year-end yard-gnomes.

-Jeremy :)


Jeremy Thanks for sharing, Bill! I really appreciate it. INVISIBLE MAN is quite the awesome novel.

Happytimes,
Jeremy :)


Jeremy Hi Bill!

If you don't mind sharing--I was wondering, what's your favorite novel of all time?

Here’s wishing you a fantastic day filled with fabulous friendships, fanciful festivities, and frolicking phantom footstools.

-Jeremy :)


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