Why Chicago Will Never Get the 2016 Olympics
8:55 PM PDT, May 28, 2009, updated at 10:23 AM PDT, May 30, 2009
Bums. They are everywhere, and the police nor city do anything about them. Chicago is proven to have plenty of social services for homeless and other groups, so that is not an issue.
How to Succeed in Business in This Economy
7:40 PM PDT, May 4, 2009
Well, from shopping at thrift stores like Brown Elephant, I can tell the economy is bad. They usually have good cast-offs from shallow gays who throw out their latest name brand clothing for the newer name brand clothing. Great grabs for the guy who wants good stuff cheap.
I've noticed new businesses and successful new-ish businesses in Andersonville, Boystown, and Lincoln Park. 1. Tattoos/piercing. Why it's successful now, I don't know. 2. Bars. Always a good bet in Chicago. 3. Self-pleasuring shops. I guess these could also be "marital aids" since couples can use them, but nonetheless, they are doing well in Chicago. I guess this shows that in the big city people want to: (a) be wild; (b) get some relief. Weird things happen every day in Chicago
4:23 PM PDT, May 3, 2009
I wish there were a collective Twitter for weird things people see in Chicago. Here are strange things I noticed recently:
1. Yesterday I passed by a young VGL 20-something guy wearing a wedding band, standing with a woman his age (also wearing a wedding band) and talking to a conservative-looking middle-aged woman. The guy mentioned the bar he was going to that night and said, "If I'm lucky maybe I'll meet some nice gal and get laid." 2. Walking on Superior Street in Chicago's tony River North neighborhood (going to Bloomingdale's home store, of course) and spotting right there on the sidewalk, a crack spoon, crack rocks, and a lighter. 3. Reading reviews of plays, I read of a play at a 30-seat alternative theater in which the audience sat in the round. Part of the action was the actors defecating on stage and playing with their own feces. I forget the title. Stalkers, creepy people and similar...and I'm certainly not famous!
9:27 AM PDT, April 26, 2009
I just might post of a picture of the courtyard of the building where I live, but that will be it. Besides getting emails from people who want my home address (yeah, right) or phone number (sorry, unlisted) in Chicago, I get requests from people who want me to post a pic of where I live. Well, I get where that is going, and I won't. Besides, they'd never get the past the doorman. I don't get this--I'm certainly not famous. I might have some fans, but why do they want to get to my house? It creeps me out. So far I have not had anyone show up where I live nor any "close calls," though I have had a couple of people recognize me in public. Other authors, do you have this sort of thing happen? What kind of experiences have you had?
People keep asking if I'm on Twitter and yes I am...
5:38 PM PDT, April 24, 2009
@chadsosna
Of course! Follow me because I am going to tell some racy, real-life tales that have been happening to me... Tips for country music writers
7:38 PM PDT, April 1, 2009
If you want to write country music lyrics, here is a list of themes/words that will be helpful: the county line, honky tonk, rodeo, boots, tools, gospel, guitar (pronounced GHEE-tar), cows, horse, mama, papa, square dancin', truck, trailer, farm/ranch, the Bible, the creek, whiskey, beer. And here's a great song title I'll give you for free—anyone can take it. It would be great for a song about a cheap whorehouse: "Ever'thang's a Dollar."
Why do people hate me? And have I lost my chance for a blind date with Christopher Rice?
7:37 PM PST, March 1, 2009
I've never had this happen, but I've received several hateful emails today from people on my review of Anne Rice's CALLED OUT OF DARKNESS on Amazon: read here. All I can say is, do you want an honest review, or a glowing false review? If you read the review, you will know it is honest and not impulsive. I've never had this kind of a reaction to a review on Amazon. In fact, usually it seems like most people ignore my reviews! Does Anne Rice truly have supernatural powers of her own and has sent all manner of evil upon me?
Worse of all, I think Christopher Rice is really handsome, and my intelligent-yet-critical review of Anne Rice's book might have ended my chances for getting him! Update, Resolutions and EYEWTKAMMTBFTA*
6:46 PM PST, January 8, 2009
*Everything you ever wanted to know about my musical tastes but forgot to ask
Sorry, friends, for the long delay in blogging. I wanted to update you on what's going on. My current novel is at Kensington, being considered. Thanks to all of you for the kind emails saying you're awaiting "Muscle-Bound Love." No, I'm not writing for Men's Workout anymore, because I'm devoting my time to novels. Thank you for asking, but I haven't been publishing short stories or articles in other magazines. I have developed a few recipes for a couple of major women's magazines (yes, I'm a good cook) but these won't carry my name when published--they're just recipes. Time for a New Year's Resolution. I usually don't do these because I don't like to follow the crowd. But this year I need to. Stop smoking. A common one, but necessary. I quit 4 times last year so maybe the 5th time is the charm. My friends have been making fun of my tastes in music. I can listen to "Womanizer" followed by Karen Carpenter followed by Soundgarden's grunge-screaming followed by Brenda Lee's "Sweet Nothings" from the 1960s. What can I say? I like variety in all aspects of my life. Is it the end times?
5:00 PM PDT, October 11, 2008
Well, my mom thinks so.
Mainly because of the growing worldwide financial crisis. Also due to the ongoing parade of immoral preachers and outlandish cults. Plus political mudslinging. And the preponderance of personal communications (hmm, don't think I read that in the Book of Revelations). Please note we are not the same religion. If it really is the end times, I wish someone would tell me for certain. I'd stop worrying about what the editor at Kensington thinks about my manuscript. I'd go off my continuous diet. I'd quit cleaning my house and spend all my time drinking and partying. Say Yer Prayers...or Chant, or Just Wish
5:30 PM PDT, August 27, 2008
My next novel, "Muscle-Bound Love," is going to the publisher. DIRECT. This kind of scares me. I've always used an agent, but my last agent and I split. Yes, I can get another agent. It's such a game with them, though. One agent changed a bunch of stuff in the novel (rewriting it) and I wrote back, "You know, I'm a grown-up. I can MAKE MY OWN CHANGES."
Anyway, do as you wish. Cross your fingers. Burn incense for Isis. Burn candles. Spin prayer wheels. Say prayers. Say Hare Krishna. I'll take anything. I'm really not desperate, it's just a weird place to be in. Single, having let go of my "day job" with fitness magazines, not knowing if my next book will do well. I'm in a weird kind of limbo place. Oddly, nothing seems soothing except 80s rock.
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I'm a full-time novelist and former writer for 'Men's Workout' magazine. This means I know all about things like "How to Build Big Biceps in 30 Days!" and "Get Flat Abs Fast!"
After 10 years of writing fitness articles, I decided to stretch myself as a writer, and besides a new novel, am working on nonfiction articles for other genres besides fitness. My novel, "Doo-Lang Love" was published July 2006. It's the story of Rex, who finally runs away from home at age 23 and hitchhikes to Chicago. While trying to make it on his own, he becomes the "manager" of a modern-day girl group. They are no Ronettes or Supremes, but manage to make their mark on the world--and on Rex's soul. My next novel will be called "Muscle-Bound Love," is not a sequel, and is in the works.
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