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Tyler James Cook

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Born

in Augusta, Georgia, The United States

Website

https://www.theportlypolitico.com/

Twitter

tjcookmusic

Genre

Humor and Comedy, Mystery, Science Fiction

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Kurt Vonnegut

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March 2021

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Tyler James Cook is a private school music and history teacher living in Lamar, South Carolina. In addition to teaching, Cook composes and performs music, serves on Lamar Town Council, and writes silly detective stories.

He also writes about culture, politics, the arts, film, literature, music, and history daily on his blog, The Portly Politico (https://www.theportlypolitico.com).

He enjoys nature, gardening, walking, and jamming with his weird musician friends.

Most of all, he loves our Lord and personal Savior, Jesus Christ.

Listen to Tyler James Cook's music at https://tjcookmusic.bandcamp.com and https://www.tjcookmusic.com. ...more

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Tyler James Cook I write. Sometimes it is slow and unpleasant, but just writing--anything!--really helps. Also, deadlines magically dispel writer's block.…moreI write. Sometimes it is slow and unpleasant, but just writing--anything!--really helps. Also, deadlines magically dispel writer's block.(less)

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Tyler James Cook Holding my book in my hands for the first time was an amazing moment. Also, of all of my creative endeavors, publishing a book has probably most impre…moreHolding my book in my hands for the first time was an amazing moment. Also, of all of my creative endeavors, publishing a book has probably most impressed other people. I probably put more hours into writing and recording my album than the Gerard collection, but there's a certain mystique and status to writing a book. I don't let it go to my head, but people seem to respect it.(less)

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October 2026 Bandcamp Friday

Koi Dance has been out almost a month on all streaming platforms and on my Bandcamp page, and it’s still 90% off with promo code koipond! That makes it about 8⅓ cents per track.

That promo code is also good for everything on the site, including a full discography purchase. That means you can get thirty-one (31) releases—almost all of which include tons of original artwork, scores, videos, essays, e

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