Up-front apologies for the sound quality for the first 10 minutes of this episode. Though, don’t let this apology deter you from listening; Pablo’s lovely voice (and Caleb’s less lovely voice) still shine through. After the 10 minute mark, everything becomes crystal clear(er). Caleb J. Ross and Pablo D’Stair discuss a recent tweet sent from   Read More ...

Fresh off of his announcement of a contest in which he will challenge any writer of crime flash fiction in a monetarily-prized writing battle, Pablo D?Stair explores with Caleb J. Ross the impetus to his denouncement of the abbreviated medium and what exactly it is about the flash form that has elicited such a reaction.   Read More ...

All writers must edit. Most writers despise editing. Therefore, writers tend to look for ways to make the editing process, if not easier, at least more digestible. Authors Gavin Pate (The Way to Get Here), Gordon Highland (Major Inversions), Caleb J. Ross (Stranger Will), and Richard Thomas (Transubstantiate) gather to discuss how each approach the   Read More ...

Caleb J Ross interviews author Alan Emmins about his book Mop Men: Inside the World of Crime Scene Cleaners, for which the author spent time with a California crime scene cleaning company, scrubbing away the stains left by the dead. Mop Men could have easily steered into true crime territory, adhering to all the formalities and he-said-she-said   Read More ...

Fresh from their own live readings, Caleb J Ross (Stranger Will), Ben Tanzer (You Can Make Him Like You), Ryan W. Bradley (publisher, Artistically Declined Press), Nik Korpon (Stay God), and Brandon Tietz (Out of Touch) have a sit down at Bourbon in Washington DC to discuss the hows and whys of author performance. Performance is part of the author?s life. Many of us may prefer the romance   Read More ...

Caleb J Ross and Nik Korpon sit with Jane Friedman during the AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Projects) conference in Washington DC to discuss the role of social media in the author?s life. Jane?s passion for the world of e-media is evident. She is the former publisher and editorial director of Writer?s Digest, has spoken at 36   Read More ...

Caleb J Ross (thirstygerbil at The Velvet) was kindly invited to participate in a panel on social media during the 2011 AWP (Association of Writers and Writing Programs) conference in Washington DC. Joined by Tanya Egan Gibson, Dan Blank, Bethanne Patrick, Christina Katz, and moderator Jane Friedman, the panel succeeded in opening up and emphasizing both the possibilities and importance of   Read More ...

Jesus Angel Garcia (BadBadBad) reads at The Velvet Lounge, Washington D.C, 2/3/11

Jillian Weise reads from her novel The Colony at The Velvet Lounge, Washington D.C, 2/3/11

Caleb J Ross reads from his forthcoming novel Stranger Will at The Velvet Lounge, Washington D.C, 2/3/11

Michael Sonbert reads from his forthcoming novel We Are Oblivion at The Velvet Lounge, Washington D.C, 2/3/11

Nik Korpon reads from his novel Stay God at The Velvet Lounge, Washington D.C, 2/3/11

Brandon Tietz reads a short story at The Velvet Lounge, Washington D.C, 2/3/11

Authors Caleb J Ross (Stranger Will) and Brandon Tietz (Out of Touch) talk about their expectations going into the upcoming Washington DC AWP Conference in February. Caleb calls from his five-time attendance history to help first-timer, Brandon, get the most out of the four day event. And Brandon teaches Caleb a little about how to be   Read More ...

Chris Deal (author of Cienfuegos), Sean Ferguson, Anthony David Jacques, and Tim Beverstock discuss the life of a writer. Where does appropriate pride in a writer?s work and overt egotism intersect and is there a definitive line to be drawn between the two. Get ready for some personal introspection from these four fantastic writers.We welcome comments.   Read More ...