Speak Social Reading, October 19, 2012

My reading with Lynnell Edwards went great. Big thanks to all who came out. Here's a Hipstomatic print of me reading by Marie Coma!

Upcoming Readings: Speak Social and Wit Rabbit Reads

Two upcoming readings: with Lynnell Edwards at Speak Social, hosted by John James and Sarah Maddix at Java Brewing in Louisville.

Later, on Election Day no less, I'll be reading at Wit Rabbit Reads in Chicago's Quencher Saloon.

In preparation for the Kentucky reading, Brandon Stettenbenz kindly interviewed me for his Keep Louisville Literary blog.

Review of Economix

From the LEO Weekly, my review of Michael Goodwin's graphic novel on the history of economics. Pictures by Dan E. Burr. A great book, necessary reading for the 2012 election.

Review of Sam Harris' "Free Will"

In continuation of my book reviews dealing with the intersection of neuroscience and philosophy, this review of Sam Harris' Free Will is online at the LEO Weekly.

Review of Michael Gazzaniga's "Who's in Charge?"

My review of Who's in Charge--part of a continuous series of contemporary brain science book reviews--is in print and online at the LEO Weekly.

The Al Smith Fellowship

Along with nine other writers, I am this year's recipient of a generous grant, the Al Smith Fellowship, from the Kentucky Arts Council. Gratitude to the council for the support they've given to me, as well as to all these writers, not to mention to cultivation of literature.

Loved to Death: cover for the LEO Weekly

My cover story on the Red River Gorge, its volunteer trail crew, and the enormous damage done to the archeological sites of this Kentucky gem. Alex Molina, who I hiked with on my first excursion to the Gorge, is on the cover under massive Gray's Arch.