L.J. Moore's Blog, page 4
September 1, 2014
The Last Menagerie features a story about Martha: the last Passenger Pigeon
One hundred years ago today, Martha died in the Cincinnati Zoo: she was the last known Passenger pigeon, once the most numerous bird in North America. In honor of the anniversary of her passing, The Last Menagerie is featuring a story and illustration I created in honor of Martha. Please check it out, and take … Continue reading →
July 25, 2014
chasing the river
chasing the river they told lucky he was special, and he was. he could leap higher and run farther than other dogs. he learned to fetch. he carried in the newspaper. he sat up and rolled over and played dead when someone pointed their finger at him and said Bang! he could open doors and … Continue reading →
July 4, 2014
the very very important shoe
the very very important shoe she tried to give me the shoe several times. i thought it was because i had lent her some money and she felt bad about it. she said the shoe had been appraised for something like $5,000.00. she said that if she died she wanted me to keep the shoe. … Continue reading →
June 14, 2014
the half-open window
I want you to untame me, the bat said. it was not a demand. he seemed calm, matter-of-fact, even a little apologetic. you know how I feel about you, I said. I’d do it if I could, even if it means no more late night popcorn and vincent price movies. even if it means … Continue reading →
June 7, 2014
the gift of sleep
when the delivery man arrived, he stood in the mud room while I flattened a stack of crumpled ones and searched the refrigerator magnets for a coupon that hadn’t expired. sorry about the weather! I called from the kitchen, cringing at my own inanity. as if it were my fault it was fifteen below … Continue reading →
June 1, 2014
the lost moustache
June 1, 2014 San Francisco I’ve been on a long blog hiatus after I finished my latest book, small, fierce things. Now I’m starting to make new stories and new drawings, and instead of saving them all up for a foggy day, I figured I’d post them as I write them for you here. Of course, … Continue reading →
March 19, 2014
upcoming reading (and selling some bonus small, fierce things!)
Coming up on March 29, at Mutiny Radio in San Francisco, I will be reading two pieces from my most recent book: small, fierce things. I also happened to make ten additional copies of the sold-out book, so if you missed it, you can come pick one up! All proceeds from the show go to … Continue reading →
February 6, 2014
small, fierce things would like to come home with you
small, fierce book covers small, fierce things, my new book of illustrations and stories, is ready to come home with you! I am delighted to announce that in conjunction with Achiote Press, my new book is ready for purchase! There are 50 handmade, hand-sewn copies ready to slide, crawl, scurry, bound, leap, wing, flutter, slink, … Continue reading »
December 19, 2013
small, fierce things: my new book of stories and illustrations
After a long hiatus during which I recovered from the incredible experience of traveling to the Arctic Circle and sailing aboard the Antigua with an incredible group of people, I have been busy doing something new: illustrating and writing a new book. As of yesterday, I completed the first draft and am very excited to … Continue reading »
July 21, 2013
Nordpolen Journal: trying to disconnect
Oslo to Longyearbyen June 14, 2013 I have to admit, it is a strange thing, perhaps a completely insane thing, to fly across the United States and then across the Atlantic Ocean, and then all the way to the northernmost point of Norway, and then back across the Atlantic, (bypassing Iceland, land of the best … Continue reading »
