Ask the Author: Mark Nutter

“Hi., I'm writing a new collection of short dark humor pieces, tentatively titled, "Perseus and His Poodles." Coming soon.” Mark Nutter

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Mark Nutter The title story was inspired by my wife who, on one of her bad days, might want to get into it with Charon the Ferryman.
Mark Nutter Wonderland. I'd like to see the Cheshire Cat's grin floating in the air.
Mark Nutter I take the old school approach. I sit down at the computer with a cup of coffee or three. Something usually cones to me.
Mark Nutter Write. A lot. It's all about the mileage.
Mark Nutter The best thing about being a comedy writer is making myself laugh.
Mark Nutter I make lists, usually ten items each. If I'm temporarily stuck I can always write "Ten things I know about the story so far," or "Ten stupid things that might happen next," lists like that, which can help get the juices flowing again.
Mark Nutter I'll be reading and rereading S.J. Perelman: his humor pieces, letters, plays, and interviews. And I will suck it up and dive into Ulysses, for the first time.

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