Wanna hear one of my favorite jokes?

A pirate walks into a bar and orders a drink. The bartender says, “Hey, you know you got a steering wheel in your pants?”

The pirates says, “Argh, it drives me nuts.”

I’ve been working on my new book for some time now and it has become the steering wheel in my pants. Being this close to being done with it is driving me nuts.

New Book News: Almost There!

“Writing books is the closest men ever come to childbearing.”

The above quote comes from (as best I can tell) Norman Mailer. Having been around my wife for several pregnancies, I think this is accurate.

Lately I’ve been like, “Ugh…just be over already!”

Don’t get me wrong, I still like writing and I’m really digging this story. I’m ready to be done with it, but once I make the last edit and send it to print, part of me will be sad.

On the plus side, I’ve received some encouraging feedback from early readers on the upcoming book in question. Now I find myself in the final stretch:

That’s right. Self-editing and some rewrites should take me a couple weeks. Then the next phase is sending it to my editor!

If I haven’t already mentioned my editor before, TJ Tranchell is not only my editor but the author of several works of fiction centered around Mormon dispossessions. I love his books, which is a big part of why I wanted to work with him in the first place. You can hear us talking on a few episodes of A Podcast for Creative People:

Ep.39 | TJ Tranchell – Author of TELL NO MAN (and others…) – A Podcast for Creative People

Author, Actor, & Academic, TJ Tranchell came on the podcast to discuss his book TELL NO MAN, as well as his writing process, upcoming projects (so exciting!), acting, teaching at a community college, dropping out of school, providing professional writing services, and much more. Check out his website: http://www.tjtranchell.net Buy his books on Amazon, I highly recommend TELL NO MAN. Look for him on Instagram (@t.j.tranchell), Facebook (@TJTranchell), and Twitter (@TJ_Tranchell). Thanks to TJ for the chat, thanks to you for listening in, and HUGE thanks to anyone who will or has left a review AND rating on Apple podcasts or wherever you get the show. Enjoy!

BOOK RELEASE DAY | TJ Tranchell – my editor! – A Podcast for Creative People

Switchers is available to the masses! And here to discuss this is TJ Tranchell. TJ is an author, professor, and editor. The last one is the focus today as we get together to chat about my book, Switchers, which is available for purchase as of today on E-BOOK as well as PAPERBACK. Go to http://www.christophertallon.com for more about the book, and follow me on any/all of your favorite social media spots @TallonWrites. For more about TJ, visit http://www.tjtranchell.net.

Old Book News: It’s Cheaper Now!

That’s right! Because I found a printer that gives me a better deal (and better quality books) I’m passing the savings along to you.

If you would so kindly visit my website’s shop you’ll find the cheapest price for an ebook copy of Switchers. You can also order a signed paperback copy of Switchers for the same price as an unsigned copy from Amazon.

And on a side note, you can get the ebook from B&N.com, if you’re a member and wanna get your points or whatever.

A Podcast for Creative People

One last thing.

Sometimes I have fun conversations centered around creativity and the creative process with other creative people. Sometimes I record those conversations.

If you haven’t tried my podcast, A Podcast for Creative People. . .try it. I talk to creatives of all kinds about the history behind their passion, their creative process, and what advice they have for other creatives.

Ep.92 | Cocoon ArtSpace – The Collaborative "Growth" Exhibit – A Podcast for Creative People

Cocoon Art Space is a vibrant art gallery and studio located at 327 S. Division Ave in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Founded by artists (and married couple) Josie Garcia and Tedd Smith, the space serves as a hub for local creativity, offering a rotating selection of exhibitions, handmade goods, and community events. The "Growth" exhibit celebrates nine different artists, who over the course of two months, illustrated, painted or sculpted their idea of growth into one collaborative piece. I talked to a few of the artists about how this whole thing worked. Those artists are: John Jurries* Tedd Smith* Corinne Roberts Kat Vanderweele Jenny Hearns* C.R. Warner* Robyn Smith* Christina Hutton  Lain Leo Bold* indicates the artists who were interviewed on the podcast, and you can click to open the link to their websites/socials in a new window. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE PAINTING/SCULPTURE  

1. Ep.92 | Cocoon ArtSpace – The Collaborative "Growth" Exhibit 48:24
2. Ep.91 | Pablo Eskobear – Jammie Award Winning Producer (Best Instrumental Album) 55:25
3. Ep.90 | Chris LaPorte – From Theme Parks to ArtPrize Glory 01:03:01
4. Ep.89 | Hot Sauce Challenge! – w/ Ivan Labra 30:00
5. Ep.88 | Working GalaxyCon Richmond with the Pop-Up BookShoppe 38:50
6. Ep.87 | Carlos "Los the Artist" Sampson – painting and tattoos 52:34
7. Ep.86 | Chelsea Rice aka C.R. Rice – author and founder of the Popup Book Shoppe 44:36
8. Ep.85 | Sonny Ski – Artist of the Year Nominee ('25 Jammie Awards) 37:42
9. Ep.84 | Tylor Paige — author of the whorror novel Slash Or Pass 42:13
10. Ep.83 | Jody J. Sperling on Becoming a Household Name 42:53

Thanks for reading. Listening too, if you heard the podcast.

A lot of the people on the mailing list for this newsletter are people I met out in the world selling books. I’m glad our paths crossed.

If you liked Switchers, keep an eye out for my next book. I’ll have more details and cover reveal type things coming up in the not-too-distant future.

Later!

-CT

Christopher Tallon is the author of the dark, adventurous, time-travel novel Switchers.

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