Jeff Burk's Blog, page 47
December 24, 2009
Some Christmas Songs
Just in time for Christmas Eve caroling, here's two new X-Mas anthems.
First up is Eraserhead's own Andrew Goldfarb. "Santa Claws" is his new Christmas song and features guest performance by his guinea pig Coco.
"My guinea pig Coco played percussion on my new Christmas song. His jingle-bell jangling has not been edited or enhanced; just pure rockin' guinea pig-ness."
Next, we have "All I Want for Christmas is a Job" by Gary Stockdale and Spencer Green. You may know...
A Report from the Front Lines
That cat represents Eraserhead Press.
Things may seem quiet lately to those on the outside – but life in the Bizarro Bunker is as frantic as ever. We've been laying down some grand plans for the coming year.
2009 was a huge year for me. Shatnerquake, my first book, was released and got praised by Boing Boing, Wil Wheaton, and Wizard Magazine. In November, over 6,000 people downloaded the PDF for free in 24 hours. The book was a huge (by my standards) success and I owe it to everyone that...
December 4, 2009
New Articles Up on BizarroCentral
Pat, The Pants and the Prison by Patrick Wensink
I'm standing in the same spot Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thorton have, but I'm wearing another man's pants. There's a guy holding a rifle right above my head who claims he could shoot me from a hundred yards away.
How to Write a Surrealist Poem by Forrest Armstrong
"No idea or image that might lend itself to a rational explanation of any kind would be accepted."
- Buñuel on the writing of Un Chien Andalou
December 3, 2009
Bruce Taylor Nominated for the &Now Award
Join Bruce Taylor (aka "Mr. Magic Realism") on December 8, from 4 to 7 pm at Tougo Coffee Co. (18th and Union, East Capitol Hill, Seattle WA) as he celebrates his Kafka's Uncle and other Strage Tales' nomination for the prestigious &Now Award for Innovative Writing.
Musician Todd Christoffel (of the band "Don't Ask") will provide music. Visual artists Roberta Gregory (creator of Bitchy Bitch) and Carl and Lida Sloan will be displaying their work.
For more information about contact Bruce...
December 2, 2009
Shark Vs. Badger
In a war between sharks and badgers, who would win?
December 1, 2009
Patrick Wensink Coloring Contest
That's right kiddies, it's time to break out the Crayolas!
"Do you enjoy free stuff? Are you handy with crayons? What is your opinion of Sex Dungeons on the real estate market?
If you answered, "Yes," "Yes," and "Surprisingly favorable," does Patrick Wensink have a contest for you.
The Winner will receive:
Fool- By Christopher Moore (Autographed)
Tales Designed to Thrizzle – by Michael Kupperman (Autographed)
AM/PM – By Amelia Gray (Autographed)
Awesome New Shatnerquake Review
David Raffen posted an amazing review of Shatnerquake at Amazon.com. It made me so happy that I just had to share it with everyone:
"Jeff Burk's Shatnerquake is the finest story ever told containing multiple William Shatners. Lesser authors have been shackled before now with writing only one role for Shatner. This is understandable, in the field of television and film, for logistical reasons. However, this has never been the case in the literary realm and Burk has led the way here with both...
November 30, 2009
Back from OryCon
I'm back from spending the weekend at OryCon. It was a pretty fun time. I attended a bunch of panels, ate a whole lot of Brie, and spread the Bizarro gospel to the masses.
There are a few other updates that everyone should be aware of:
- The Bizarro Book Giveaway is over. Thank you to everyone that took the time to download the books. Remember, all the authors are independent artists and don't have the advantages of a marketing time or thousands in ad money. They depend upon readers to...
