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November 19, 2011
Two Looney Tunes literary references (well, one literary and one drama)
(part of my ongoing Unexpected Literary References series) It has been quite a number of years since I woke early to watch Saturday morning cartoons. People of my age (late 20s) will remember that Saturday morning was often reserved for a solid 3-4 hour block of cartoon watching. But since the introduction of all-cartoon networks like Cartoon Network and even Nick Jr. (as a stand-alone network, not as a day-time block on Nickelodeon), the idea that cartoons are something to … →
November 18, 2011
American Dad says The Hunt for Red October is boring
Another Unexpected Literary Reference spotting, this one from Season 9, Episode 4 ("Stan Time") of the amazing series American Dad. the screenshots below don't translate the humor very well, so if you can find a full version of the episode online. Basically, Stan has been trying to read The Hunt for Red October for years, but is never able to get past the first paragraph. In this sequence, he still doesn't make it.
November 17, 2011
Episode 011: Where your work goes when you die OR Long Live Everything!
I'll start by saying that the recording for this episode cut off prematurely due to dying batteries. I was going to re-record, but the considering the content of the episode, dying off seems especially relevant. Though short, I think this episode addresses some important ideas. What happens to our work when we die? And, more importantly, should we even care? How much should we try to control our future reputation? These questions, and more, will be asked in this episode … →
November 16, 2011
Solarcide interviews me, one of the most interesting interviews yet: The Digital Age of Domestic Grotesque
Nathan Pettigrew, one of the two minds behind the lit site Solarcide, asked me for an interview a few days ago. This guy knows how to ask questions, ones that not only evoke my own passion for the subject matter but also make it easy for me to answer in a way that is hopefully entertaining for readers. Head over to Solarcide now. Read the interview. Learn of my greatness. Here's a taste of Nathan's humbling intro: He's one of … →
November 15, 2011
Stranger Will Tour Stop #75: Big Other, CALEB HAS LEFT THE BLOGOSPHERE!
75 blog posts. Seven-five. It's hard to believe that I started this marathon blog tour back in March. I've had some good times promoting my novels, and it's fitting that I can revisit and summarize some of those good times at the Big Other blog, which was the second stop on my tour all those months ago. Click here to read the final guest post of the Stranger Will Tour for Strange blog tour. Also, don't forget that if you comment on all guest … →
Stranger Will Tour Stop #75: Big Other – CALEB HAS LEFT THE BLOGOSPHERE!
75 blog posts. Seven-five. It's hard to believe that I started this marathon blog tour back in March. I've had some good times promoting my novels, and it's fitting that I can revisit and summarize some of those good times at the Big Other blog, which was the second stop on my tour all those months ago. Click here to read the final guest post of the Stranger Will Tour for Strange blog tour. Also, don't forget that if you comment on all guest … →
November 14, 2011
The Conan O'Brien Always Has Obscure Show Titles
This is the first non-cartoon Great Unexpected Literary References post ever. The title of the November 14th episode of Conan is adapted from the James M. Cain novel The Postman Always Rings Twice. This is a bit of a ballsy move, as reading does not seem to be a primary cultural referent these days (even though The Postman is one of the more famous novels out there).Then again, I may give TV too much credit here; the Conan title references … →
November 13, 2011
Kind words from Ken Wohlrob, author of The Love Book: "Ross writes the macabre better than most"
Ken Wohlrob, author of The Love Book and Songs of Vagabonds, Misfits, and Sinners made this early morning a bit more bearable by offering a very humbling, very nice review of Stranger Will over at his official site. Here's a few snippets: "It's been a while since I have read a solid, eerie tale of actual human depravity — let's face it, most writers are too zombie and vampire obsessed these days — but Stranger Will hits the mark perfectly. The plot, … →
November 12, 2011
Stranger Will Tour Stop #74: Shaking Like a Mountain – I own way too many domains
I have a problem with purchasing domains and never using them. In all I have about 20, all but 5 or so go unused. Many of the domains are literature themed. Today at Shaking Like a Mountain, I offer possible uses for these domains. Click here to read the guest post. Also, don't forget that if you comment on all guest blog posts, you will get free stuff.
November 11, 2011
Stranger Will Tour Stop #73: Dan Donche's blog – a reaction video to Donche's website
I've been making a few videos lately. They aren't well-produced by any means, but hopefully they bring a smile to 80% of people who watch them (for the other 20% I hope for frowns; got to maintain my street cred, right?). Today my blog tour brings me to Dan Donche's blog where I offer a reaction video of me watching content on his website. It's meta. Click here to watch the guest post video. Also, don't forget that if you comment on all guest … →
