Hosho McCreesh's Blog, page 20
January 28, 2019
Full of...
The fine folks over at BULL: MEN’S FICTION asked me some great questions about Chinese Gucci. Read the wide-ranging and in-depth interview HERE.
January 21, 2019
The Official Chinese Gucci Thank You Party
The COLLAGE COVERS of Chinese Gucci from Hosho McCreesh on Vimeo.
You all helped make my first novel a truly rewarding experience for me, so -- if you’ll be anywhere near Albuquerque on February 19th, 2019 -- feel free to drop in to celebrate the release of Chinese Gucci.
Slate Street Cafe
Wine Loft
19 February 2019
5PM
Light Appetizers + Beer & Wine
January 18, 2019
Gettin' To Know You!
So the other day I found out that one of my readers is a London cabbie.
“That’s so cool,” I thought, “getting a quick little glimpse into someone’s life...”
It made me think about everyone who I only know in a surface way — maybe you’ve bought a book, or have engaged with me occasionally via email or social media, but never actually met. I realized I’d love to know more about you all, about your day-to-day lives, and home towns, hobbies, hopes and aspirations, etc. So I figured I’d throw together a little survey as a way to get a quick sketch of you in my mind.
While at it, I figured I’d ask about the books and broadsides you already have, and some general questions about your reading preferences. Those responses will help me put out work in the way you guys want to receive it.
It’s all completely voluntary as I am the only one who’ll see the responses. I hope what I ask doesn’t seem like prying — and certainly don’t answer if does! Basically, I like to send the occasional freebie or drop you a birthday hello, that sorta thing.
Okay — without further ado, let’s play GETTIN’ TO KNOW YOU!
Name *
Name
First Name
Last Name
Tell Me About Yourself
Who are you? What's you day job, and what jobs have you done in the past? Hobbies?
Email Address *
Birthday?
Birthday?
(So, if I really have my shit together, I can drop you a postcard or a hello)
MM
DD
YYYY
Which of my books do you own?
Check All That Apply
Chinese Gucci
Puerto Penasco
And Turns Still the Sun at Dusk Blood-Red...
Precis of Genius
A Deep and Gorgeous Thirst
4th Street Vagaries
An Adamant, Unmitigated Hope Even Amidst the Doom...
Sunlight at Midnight, Darkness at Noon
For All These Wretched, Beautiful, & Insignificant Things So Uselessly & Carelessly Destroyed...
Marching Unabashed into the Weeping, Searing Sun...
Deep Surface Fissures Revealing a Furious Molten Core...
Something Random & Tragic to Set the Guts Aflame...
All the Days, All the Things...
Do you own any of these broadsides/ephemera?
Check all that apply
(other broadsides no longer available)
Holy & Intoxicated Double Broadside
Rag-Picked
A Deep & Gorgeous Thirst (Bookworks Reading)
Art, Love, & War
Waffle House
Cicada
van Gogh Only Sold One Painting...
Do you buy/read eBooks?
Yes
No
Do you buy/read audio books?
Yes
No
Do you buy collectible special editions?
Yes
No
Wanna share your reasons for/against eBooks, audio books, or collectible special editions?
If you remember, how did you discover my work?
Anything Else You Want Me To Know? *
Thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to read about you.
Again, I will never intentionally share any of your information.
January 1, 2019
Past Ten + A View From the Keyboard...
And so time marches on…
Here’s to hoping you are all warm, safe, happy, and not too hungover, and don’t have to be to work today! Unless you want or need to be, and don’t really mind. I hope you got to spend time with family and friends over the past couple weeks, or just relax next to a fire, or in a warm tub, or even just lounge about in a robe all day, drinking White Russians and watching The Big Lebowski.
If you have a few minutes and are curious about A VIEW FROM THE KEYBOARD of yours truly, you can see a pic of the spot I did a fair amount of writing and editing of Chinese Gucci, and read a little excerpt too. And if you woke up wondering “where was Hosho ten years ago today,” you’re in luck…as I’ve written about exactly that (and about my tumultuous relationship with ambition) over at PAST TEN. I’d like to thank the editors of both spots for giving me a little space to blather on, and, of course, to you all for your interest and support.
Happy 2019 to you and yours!
December 11, 2018
(UPDATE)...And Then There Were None...
Don’t Stop…Get It. Get It…
That’s it.
Just (update) zero Mini-Collage Bookmark Trade Paperbacks of Chinese Gucci remain.
These fifty signed, numbered editions come with an original, bookmark-sized mini-collage plus the free Leeches of Lore album download, and some other freebies. — plus an inscription (if you want one).
(UPDATE) they’re gone!
*note: I will offer standard trade paperback editions, often with a little something thrown in, and, as always, a free signature and/or inscription if you’d like via my store. Order HERE …
December 5, 2018
GUCCI Goings-On at the HQ…
Mind Blown!
The HQ is buzzing because books are being packed up and will soon be sent out. The hardbacks need one final piece of design, then they too will be in the wind. Many thank yous to those who’ve bought special editions — you know you make me feel good, don’t cha? A paltry few copies of the mini-collage trade paperback remain, otherwise I’ll soon have standard editions available at the STORE, and you can find e-book editions at both Smashwords and Kindle, and print copies from the mega-giant you-know-where (who doesn’t need any extra help from me).
The Next Best Book Club put Chinese Gucci through the Page 69 Test, the results of which can be read HERE
Also, HYPERTEXT Magazine was nice enough to ask me “WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO MAKE YOUR PROTAGONIST SO ABRASIVE?” — and you can read why HERE.
November 30, 2018
Life Day...
So, today is the official release date for Chinese Gucci.
That’s not, however, the most important thing about this date for me.
It was no accident that I chose today to release the book, and no accident that the book is dedicated to my mom’s doctor from many years ago, Dr. Francisco Amprero. All those years ago, my mom was given a diagnosis of cervical cancer and a 15% chance of living.
She did.
One of the things at work in the book is just what happens (or could’ve happened, in my case) when a family loses its lynchpin. I thought a lot about what kind of kid I could’ve been had things worked out worse for me. Suffice it to say, I am forever grateful that they didn’t break that way.
So today, as my mom runs off to the casino to gamble and will later get drunk on cheap champagne, I feel lucky for my life, lucky to have this chance to chase my humble dreams, and to do so with the love and support of so many who’ve helped me along the way.
Happy Life Day.
November 29, 2018
Burning River and the Alibi...
Chris Bowen, who I’ve shared a press and a cover designer with over the years, was kind enough to give me some space to ramble (and post my cool bookmaking video) over at his Burning River blog. It was a good time, and speaks a bit to how and why we should each find our own way. You can read it HERE.
And the Arts Editor Maggie Grimason over at The Alibi asked me a few questions about Chinese Gucci, which was mighty kind of her! Pop on over for a read and maybe let them know you enjoyed it…and possibly even defend me against my (actual, truly) good buddy Craig’s slanderous (and hilarious) claims!
November 27, 2018
The Hand-Made Collage-Cover Hardbacks...
For those who wondered what the hell I was even talking about, or how it was all going to work as a book…here is your first glimpse. And while there are still a handful of things to do before they can be shipped off into the wild, we are getting damn close.
So if you have already ordered, they’re likely only a couple weeks away from being in your hands!
And if you haven’t ordered, well…you can rectify that HERE!
November 4, 2018
Pre-Sale Pricing Ends Tonight...
If you’ve been waiting for the last minute, then that time has officially arrived! Pre-Sale pricing for the Chinese Gucci special editions will end tonight at midnight (mountain standard time).
get your copy now
That means you’ve got about 10 hours to save a staggering $75 on a lettered COLLAGE-COVER HARDBACK (26 total) with a one-of-a-kind original collage as its cover, or $3 a MINI-COLLAGE BOOKMARK TRADE PAPERBACK (50 total).
Again — all come with a free digital download of the Leeches of Lore album mentioned in the book, along with stickers, a postcard, and whatever else I dream up.
Raid the piggy bank or turn up the couch cushions, as today’s the last day to save.
