Caleb J. Ross's Blog, page 56
August 18, 2012
Review of Windeye by Brian Evenson (Video Blog ep 024)
I’ve never hidden my love for the work of Brian Evenson. In fact, overly enthusiastic may be a good way to describe my infatuation. His stories are like none other, both in concept and execution. So, know that this review of Windeye, Evenson’s latest story collection, comes to you with a deep history of appreciation. You aren’t getting a first-time reader here. You are getting a fan’s true perspective. With that being said, WHAT A DAMN FINE BOOK!
Click the image above. Opens in YouTube.
August 16, 2012
Watch book-related videos, win something cool.
As I get more and more into this YouTube channel thing, I’m starting to understand more about the YouTube community. One thing I’ve noticed is that when channels hit subscriber milestones (100 subscribers, 500 subscribers, etc.) they do something special as a way to say thank you. So, I’m going to do just that.
I currently have 75 subscribers. Once I hit 100 subscribers I am going to give something away to one randomly chosen subscriber. What will that giveaway be? Not sure yet, but I promise it will be good and it will be made by my very own hands. I generally err on the side of handmade slipcases and a copy of one of my books, but who knows, maybe I’ll do more.
Here’s how it will work:
You MUST be a subscriber to my YouTube channel.
Once I hit 100 subscribers I’ll make a video outlining the giveaway details.
Win a prize (or lose).
I anticipate item #2 above will go something like this: If you are a subscriber AND you comment on the giveaway video, I’ll assign a number to your comment and use a random number generator to do the ugly work for me. Then I’ll reach out to you with the good news.
Considering I’ll have only about 100 subscribers during the contest, your chances are damn good that you will win. Many channels with 500+ subscribers do giveaways, too.
Also, don’t think of this as charity for me. You’ll be subscribing to get amazing weekly(ish) videos containing book reviews, book skits, and other bookish buffoonery.
Subscribe here: http://www.youtube.com/user/calebjross
And PLEASE, share on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and all the rest if you feel so compelled.
Who Wrote FCJR? Video Evidence from Nik Korpon
I like the TV show Friends as much as the next guy, but this Nik Korpon fellow, author of Stay God, he may need to reconsider his life. Mostly, reconsider the living it part.
Who Wrote FCJR? Video Evidence from Joshua Alan Doetsch
Joshua Alan Doetsch, author of Strangeness in the Proportion has the nerve to lecture me about my romance style. I’m adding him to my list of suspects.
August 15, 2012
Yay me! And yay you for having known me
Click to read my cigar review.
August 14, 2012
Who Wrote FCJR? Video Evidence from Richard Thomas
Once Richard Thomas learns how technology works, he’s going to be so embarrassed by this video.
August 13, 2012
August 12, 2012
Getting the Signed Book – Freedom by Jonathan Franzen (Video Blog ep 023)
Click the image above to watch the video at YouTube
Hear the amazing, 100% true(ish) story of how I got my copy of Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom signed by the author during an author reading in Kansas City on September 22, 2010. You’ll hear the first-hand account of my bravery in the face of an elderly security guard, the strength of punches needed to take babies down, and why I’m glad Franzen is an author rather than a professional investment broker.
