UPDATES
Still writing.Still sexy.
Still just doin' my Arthur Graham thiz-ang, all damn diz-ay.
2017 is barely out the gate, and I've already got exciting news to share:
BOOKS
- i wrote a poem about you, my debut poetry collection
- The Sugar House Papers, my five chapbooks from 2016
- HST Quarterly: Spring 2017 (March 7th)
PODCASTS
- Losing The Plot (February 19th)
- Bizzong! (March 6th)
INTERVIEWS
- Indie Revolution (March 11th)
BTW Arthur. I detected something. Your suggested innoculation is actually DFW's way out, as if you didn't know, and he also says it's an imperfect solution, but the best one we have.
So, if you're gonna outdo the DFW you claim to disdain; you're gonna have to do better than that.
Don't worry youngster. Help is here.
So, if you're gonna outdo the DFW you claim to disdain; you're gonna have to do better than that.
Don't worry youngster. Help is here.
SonnyL wrote: "if you're gonna outdo the DFW you claim to disdain; you're gonna have to do better than that."I don't know how many times I have to explain that I don't disdain DFW, I just don't have the patience/interest to finish his book any time soon, and frankly I get sick of hearing about them both.
Arthur wrote: "SonnyL wrote: "if you're gonna outdo the DFW you claim to disdain; you're gonna have to do better than that."
I don't know how many times I have to explain that I don't disdain DFW, I just don't h..."
Just trying to get on your ass, but not literally. It's like Harry with the Nasca Lines.
Covered a lot. Last for today. Hint. There are three STD's. The yet un-named one represents Lilith.
I don't know how many times I have to explain that I don't disdain DFW, I just don't h..."
Just trying to get on your ass, but not literally. It's like Harry with the Nasca Lines.
Covered a lot. Last for today. Hint. There are three STD's. The yet un-named one represents Lilith.
SonnyL wrote: "Last for today."That's what you usually say before the last three or four, but yeah, we've probably both got better things to do on a Friday night than being the only two dudes on a thread that's essentially all about me in a banana hammock.
Speak for yourself.
Well, I can see that one of us is not very jovial about his Friday night prospects.
First of four.
Well, I can see that one of us is not very jovial about his Friday night prospects.
First of four.
If the ladies don't pop up again sometime soon, folks are gonna start wondering about us...
I was trying to attract some attention with that poll thing. While I was having coffee this morning it sounded like a sure thing. But, that's what I always think about the fucking books too.
I wish they'd wonder enough to lay out a few bucks for a book.
I wish they'd wonder enough to lay out a few bucks for a book.
Arthur wrote: "If the ladies don't pop up again sometime soon, folks are gonna start wondering about us..."
Fuck 'em all. Just want some mufuggin money anyhow.
Fuck 'em all. Just want some mufuggin money anyhow.
SonnyL wrote: "Arthur wrote: "If the ladies don't pop up again sometime soon, folks are gonna start wondering about us..."Fuck 'em all."
Whadaya think I'm tryin' to do over here?
Arthur wrote: "SonnyL wrote: "Arthur wrote: "If the ladies don't pop up again sometime soon, folks are gonna start wondering about us..."
Fuck 'em all."
Whadaya think I'm tryin' to do over here?"
Tryin'. Exactly. But if the bitches just look and remain silent; might as well stick it in the wallet.
Fuck 'em all."
Whadaya think I'm tryin' to do over here?"
Tryin'. Exactly. But if the bitches just look and remain silent; might as well stick it in the wallet.
SonnyL wrote: "Tryin'. Exactly. But if the bitches just look and remain silent; might as well stick it in the wallet."I don't know who all is actually even bothering to click on this post, but I'm up to 465 views as of this writing. Still, with only 24 likes, that's barely a five percent approval rating, which is worse than Congress.
Arthur wrote: "SonnyL wrote: "Tryin'. Exactly. But if the bitches just look and remain silent; might as well stick it in the wallet."
I don't know who all is actually even bothering to click on this post, but I'..."
I didn't know you could tell the number of views. Huh.
5%? Shit. It's got to be me. I found this out with my books. When some people like them, they're also afraid to say so publicly. To put a positive spin on it, if you only got 1% of the reading public in the US to buy your book, you're in seven figures.
So, I got Diane who actually agrees with me, high six figures, and a kiss-my-ass-if-you-don't-like-it attitude. There's safety in numbers, but putting all your money on one can pay off big time. The nickel and dimes ain't worth much effort and carry STD's.
I don't know who all is actually even bothering to click on this post, but I'..."
I didn't know you could tell the number of views. Huh.
5%? Shit. It's got to be me. I found this out with my books. When some people like them, they're also afraid to say so publicly. To put a positive spin on it, if you only got 1% of the reading public in the US to buy your book, you're in seven figures.
So, I got Diane who actually agrees with me, high six figures, and a kiss-my-ass-if-you-don't-like-it attitude. There's safety in numbers, but putting all your money on one can pay off big time. The nickel and dimes ain't worth much effort and carry STD's.
SonnyL wrote: "5%? Shit. It's got to be me. I found this out with my books. When some people like them, they're also afraid to say so publicly."Well, I can't say I blame people for not wanting to flood their friends' feeds with images of hairy, half-naked men, even if they do secretly fancy leopard print themselves.
Not to act smart. Fuckin' genius is fuckin' genius, you know. 1972, got the best of both worlds, and I am humbled.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i4En...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i4En...
Arthur wrote: "SonnyL wrote: "5%? Shit. It's got to be me. I found this out with my books. When some people like them, they're also afraid to say so publicly."
Well, I can't say I blame people for not wanting to..."
The way I figure it they ought to at least push that fuckin' like button. Don't cost 'em shit. I know you hate the game and I sorta do too, but it's the rule of the road on GR.
These "big shit" reviewers ought to at least return the favor of saying their shit was brilliant or five starring their asshole books with just a little fucking click. Their five real followers might visit the site and like it. But, maybe that's what they're afraid of.
Once more my brother and I say; "Fuck 'em all."
For their musical entertainment, I offer the following. He is so fucked up he's actually screwing up the song. But, I can't find anything better on GR.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXZcJ...
Well, I can't say I blame people for not wanting to..."
The way I figure it they ought to at least push that fuckin' like button. Don't cost 'em shit. I know you hate the game and I sorta do too, but it's the rule of the road on GR.
These "big shit" reviewers ought to at least return the favor of saying their shit was brilliant or five starring their asshole books with just a little fucking click. Their five real followers might visit the site and like it. But, maybe that's what they're afraid of.
Once more my brother and I say; "Fuck 'em all."
For their musical entertainment, I offer the following. He is so fucked up he's actually screwing up the song. But, I can't find anything better on GR.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXZcJ...
I'm kind of new here, and I need some catching up. It's not my fault because I was born ans still "live" in Syosset with my mom and dad. Hey, I won't be 40 until November; and things are shaking; you know what I'm saying. Got an urban dictioary; cool dude, huh?
Anyway, I have no idea what that Sonny is talking about. Frankly, he sounds like a kid with his first Lewis Carroll book. So, Arthur, will you please tell me what's up; without referencing your photo.
I'd like to learn about literature. Really. But, I'm guessing that a guy like you has chicks waiting in line all over the place and you'll have to break Methusalah's record to get to them all. So, I was wondering if you could forward me the names and addresses of the chicks near Syosset who don't care much for all the talk and just want to get porked.
P.S. I just bought two of your books through Amazon. Really.
Anyway, I have no idea what that Sonny is talking about. Frankly, he sounds like a kid with his first Lewis Carroll book. So, Arthur, will you please tell me what's up; without referencing your photo.
I'd like to learn about literature. Really. But, I'm guessing that a guy like you has chicks waiting in line all over the place and you'll have to break Methusalah's record to get to them all. So, I was wondering if you could forward me the names and addresses of the chicks near Syosset who don't care much for all the talk and just want to get porked.
P.S. I just bought two of your books through Amazon. Really.
Graham, it's been an hour and a half. If I don't get some names pronto, I'm going to return those e-books. I know that makes zero sense, but Amazon knows how to do it.
Gerald is the only one up for some fun with you.
Jason wrote: "Gerald is the only one up for some fun with you."
Gerald?????? Ummmmmmmmm. Could that possibly be short for Geraldine or long for Gerry? ............... If all else fails, how about you Jason? I don't want to put you out, as you're not real near Syosset, are you?
Gerald?????? Ummmmmmmmm. Could that possibly be short for Geraldine or long for Gerry? ............... If all else fails, how about you Jason? I don't want to put you out, as you're not real near Syosset, are you?
Sorry but alas I'm currently in a different time zone. Gerald usually carves his name into his dates skin, so make sure you ask for his proper name. :-)
Gerald can't even find this entire thread. Probably don't know her ass from a hole in the ground.
Did you notice, Mr. Literary Maven in Photoshop enhanced attire? My name is the same as the first main protagonist in that book you can't understand?
Last one to post wins. Haha. I won.
Did you notice, Mr. Literary Maven in Photoshop enhanced attire? My name is the same as the first main protagonist in that book you can't understand?
Last one to post wins. Haha. I won.
I don't understand but congrats on being last to post matey.
HaroldI wrote: "I just bought two of your books through Amazon. Really."Now why'd you go and do a fool thing like that? They'll only give me a few pennies in exchange for all your winter royalties.
deleted user wrote: "The way I figure it they ought to at least push that fuckin' like button. Don't cost 'em shit. I know you hate the game and I sorta do too, but it's the rule of the road on GR."Just fyi, I'm also willing to accept cash, grass, or ass.
what happened to SonnyL? Was your photo too much?
Jason wrote: "what happened to SonnyL? Was your photo too much?"Honestly I lose track of all the different monikers, but my photo is probably too much for half the people here. Photos like this don't belong on Goodreads... unless of course they're gracing the covers of romance novels.
Jason wrote: "I don't understand but congrats on being last to post matey."
Poor writing. MLMIPEA is an AG sock puppet.
Poor writing. MLMIPEA is an AG sock puppet.
Arthur wrote: "deleted user wrote: "The way I figure it they ought to at least push that fuckin' like button. Don't cost 'em shit. I know you hate the game and I sorta do too, but it's the rule of the road on GR...."
You can have all the grass after you mow it. Can I now be cursed with two White House books?
You can have all the grass after you mow it. Can I now be cursed with two White House books?
Jason wrote: "what happened to SonnyL? Was your photo too much?"
SonnyL smoked a chemtrail at Taco Bell and now he dead.
SonnyL smoked a chemtrail at Taco Bell and now he dead.
HaroldI wrote: "MLMIPEA is an AG sock puppet."What in the samhain heck is MLMIPEA?
Arthur wrote: "HaroldI wrote: "I just bought two of your books through Amazon. Really."
Now why'd you go and do a fool thing like that? They'll only give me a few pennies in exchange for all your winter royalties."
You got gypped. I'm on track for thirty this winter. Admittedly, some of it's that funny Brit money though. Maybe that's it.
Last one to post wins. Haha. I won.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IidN2...
Now why'd you go and do a fool thing like that? They'll only give me a few pennies in exchange for all your winter royalties."
You got gypped. I'm on track for thirty this winter. Admittedly, some of it's that funny Brit money though. Maybe that's it.
Last one to post wins. Haha. I won.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IidN2...
Arthur wrote: "HaroldI wrote: "MLMIPEA is an AG sock puppet."
What in the samhain heck is MLMIPEA?"
You gots to reed the preceding and preliminary info befo you can handl the hard stuff.
What in the samhain heck is MLMIPEA?"
You gots to reed the preceding and preliminary info befo you can handl the hard stuff.
HaroldI wrote: "Mr. Literary Maven in Photoshop enhanced attire"What are you getting at? And I thought you had a distaste for discussing my dingus?
Arthur wrote: "HaroldI wrote: "Mr. Literary Maven in Photoshop enhanced attire"
What are you getting at? And I thought you had a distaste for discussing my dingus?"
The easy answer is that I was discussing the photo.
As far as your "dingy" goes, I have noted that it can be effectively used in spots, especially around that Bizarro crowd. But, if you show it to me, you'll soon be three inches shorter.
What are you getting at? And I thought you had a distaste for discussing my dingus?"
The easy answer is that I was discussing the photo.
As far as your "dingy" goes, I have noted that it can be effectively used in spots, especially around that Bizarro crowd. But, if you show it to me, you'll soon be three inches shorter.
HaroldI wrote: "As far as your "dingy" goes"Just you wait until my next podcast appearance -- we've got a whole special episode devoted to the subject.
Arthur wrote: "HaroldI wrote: "MLMIPEA is an AG sock puppet."
What in the samhain heck is MLMIPEA?"
And WTF is samhain anyway? I keep seeing this word.
Got to tell you a funny. I got banned from Geoff's status again with my second post. They really don't understand anything. I've sometimes put on fake news reports. But this time I put on a real one, from Sweden, which said that Sweden's two leading Democrats agree with Trump.
Geoff's no genius, but Gaddis is a joke. I really wish I had the creative way with words that some people do. "Howl of Minerva" just referred to the group as the Geoffistas. That is so perfect. It'll probably take them the rest of their lives to determine if she's a troll. But, what else they got going anyway?
I'll be amusing myself here again today and tomorrow as there are things at home which break concentration. Wednesday it's back to the breakthrough children's book, hoping that I remember some of what was written already.
What in the samhain heck is MLMIPEA?"
And WTF is samhain anyway? I keep seeing this word.
Got to tell you a funny. I got banned from Geoff's status again with my second post. They really don't understand anything. I've sometimes put on fake news reports. But this time I put on a real one, from Sweden, which said that Sweden's two leading Democrats agree with Trump.
Geoff's no genius, but Gaddis is a joke. I really wish I had the creative way with words that some people do. "Howl of Minerva" just referred to the group as the Geoffistas. That is so perfect. It'll probably take them the rest of their lives to determine if she's a troll. But, what else they got going anyway?
I'll be amusing myself here again today and tomorrow as there are things at home which break concentration. Wednesday it's back to the breakthrough children's book, hoping that I remember some of what was written already.
Arthur wrote: "HaroldI wrote: "As far as your "dingy" goes"
Just you wait until my next podcast appearance -- we've got a whole special episode devoted to the subject."
Looking forward to it actually. Learned a lot from the last one. Mainly that you're not half as dumb as you make yourself sound on GR. Is this an example of how the pros gauge the market?
Just you wait until my next podcast appearance -- we've got a whole special episode devoted to the subject."
Looking forward to it actually. Learned a lot from the last one. Mainly that you're not half as dumb as you make yourself sound on GR. Is this an example of how the pros gauge the market?
Jason wrote: "Sorry but alas I'm currently in a different time zone. Gerald usually carves his name into his dates skin, so make sure you ask for his proper name. :-)"
"There is no time. There is no place." - Bridgit Polk while sitting on the toilet. Warhol said; "Awesome."
"There is no time. There is no place." - Bridgit Polk while sitting on the toilet. Warhol said; "Awesome."
Arthur wrote: "HaroldI wrote: "As far as your "dingy" goes"
Just you wait until my next podcast appearance -- we've got a whole special episode devoted to the subject."
Oh, so these podcasts are not as impromptu as they are made to sound. No criticism; kind of makes sense. Carte blanche, some idiot might truck out one of your old bimbos. Then one of your new bimbos would show up and act real stupid, rip clothes and all that. And then we'd have a re-run of "The Jerry Springer Show." And y'all won't even have the excuse of coming from small town Joe-ja.
And what's left after that? A democratic run for office? Fuck that. The fascists got a lock.
Get the gelt and buy a few.
Just you wait until my next podcast appearance -- we've got a whole special episode devoted to the subject."
Oh, so these podcasts are not as impromptu as they are made to sound. No criticism; kind of makes sense. Carte blanche, some idiot might truck out one of your old bimbos. Then one of your new bimbos would show up and act real stupid, rip clothes and all that. And then we'd have a re-run of "The Jerry Springer Show." And y'all won't even have the excuse of coming from small town Joe-ja.
And what's left after that? A democratic run for office? Fuck that. The fascists got a lock.
Get the gelt and buy a few.
Alas, the thread is dead. Long live the thread.
This always upsets me, just like when a neighbor's dog dies. It bothers me until I find out that Walmart has raised the price of my favorite snack.
A requim and a dirge are in order. I couldn't find a version with Steve's true words. This is only the studio version. His real words include the following;
"A vortex of people, unleashed by the courts
A lifetime marred by constipation
The dazzled insurgent chases the gash
And I don't need the aggravation
Long distance century buzzes and fades
I wonder why you’ve not resigned."
New Agey people say cynicism is a cover for a terrible childhood. However, despite the mommy and daddy BS, it's just a bit more real than all that "rah, rah, go for it" crap. The suckers who "go for it" repent until they die. "I'm just a soul whose intentions are good. Oh, Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood.
So, here's the cheer you're waiting for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T53Jh...
This always upsets me, just like when a neighbor's dog dies. It bothers me until I find out that Walmart has raised the price of my favorite snack.
A requim and a dirge are in order. I couldn't find a version with Steve's true words. This is only the studio version. His real words include the following;
"A vortex of people, unleashed by the courts
A lifetime marred by constipation
The dazzled insurgent chases the gash
And I don't need the aggravation
Long distance century buzzes and fades
I wonder why you’ve not resigned."
New Agey people say cynicism is a cover for a terrible childhood. However, despite the mommy and daddy BS, it's just a bit more real than all that "rah, rah, go for it" crap. The suckers who "go for it" repent until they die. "I'm just a soul whose intentions are good. Oh, Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood.
So, here's the cheer you're waiting for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T53Jh...
HaroldI wrote: "Alas, the thread is dead. Long live the thread."Thought this thread was dead already... Seems GR just can't get enough... I should do posts like this more often!
Arthur wrote: "HaroldI wrote: "Alas, the thread is dead. Long live the thread."
Thought this thread was dead already... Seems GR just can't get enough... I should do posts like this more often!"
Think you're right. I got optimistic yesterday over what has proven to be a fart.
Oh, sorry. Think I misunderstood. You can see the views but I can only see the posts. Frankly, if I understand now, those horny toads are probably just looking at the picture. Don't you feel dirty and cheapened?
Thought this thread was dead already... Seems GR just can't get enough... I should do posts like this more often!"
Think you're right. I got optimistic yesterday over what has proven to be a fart.
Oh, sorry. Think I misunderstood. You can see the views but I can only see the posts. Frankly, if I understand now, those horny toads are probably just looking at the picture. Don't you feel dirty and cheapened?
HaroldI wrote: "Don't you feel dirty and cheapened?"The thing about being dirty and cheap already is that you tend not to worry about such things. There's a certain power that comes from really owning what you are.
XD Do you identify as dirty and cheap the same way that 'nonbinaries' identify as llamas and strawberries?
I identify as dirty and cheap in the same way that llamas and strawberries, piranhas and pumpkins, and sparrows and spinach go together. You can't have one without the other.
Jeez! Hope I die before I get old. No wonder you had to kick Billy Corgan's ass. Of course its the only part of him fatter than his head.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tOTw...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tOTw...
You're still not talking about the book's content. I think I understand. It's kind of like when you smile your way through all the inanities she spouts over dinner, so that you can get some ass later.
It's not their fault. Their brains are smaller. Unless you get one of those big fat ones .............................
It's not their fault. Their brains are smaller. Unless you get one of those big fat ones .............................
HaroldI wrote: "No wonder you had to kick Billy Corgan's ass."He really had it coming.
Yeah, I mean the guy must have been intolerable. He once said that Smashing Heads would become the next Nirvana; he ostensibly Cobain. If anyone needs amusement, here is a link to Billy's famous sayings.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Funny thing is that SH had one song I thought was great at the time, but don't know what it was now. Kind of goes to show that all that's needed is one lucky or stolen ditty, and then the fans look at all the other shit.
Is this art? Or is it Saran Wrap?
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Funny thing is that SH had one song I thought was great at the time, but don't know what it was now. Kind of goes to show that all that's needed is one lucky or stolen ditty, and then the fans look at all the other shit.
Is this art? Or is it Saran Wrap?
That's OK. You can still take the tests on posts 91 and 93; and that'll probably bring you up to date.
Arthur's just trying to joke causing the confusion, by bringing in that Millennial innuendo. He's not even a Millennial, and just surreptitiously gets off by goofing on them. And he says he doesn't care about sales, right?
Just remember, Lilith is the key here. That's all.