Humor Shield!
I have, on occasion, been accused of using humor as a defense, as though that was somehow wrong or unfair, possibly criminal, suggesting, it seems to me, that… Read more »
Posts By: Grant Jarrett
THE ART$
Yes, I realize I’m not supposed to risk offending my audience (if any), or my potential audience (if any). But some ideas are more important than my success… Read more »
I’m Coming Out!
It’s time to spill the proverbial beans. After years of tense, self-inflicted silence, dodging the press and somehow learning to live without a moustache, I’m finally ready to… Read more »
Social Media: The Problem is The Problem
We all know the problem. We think … no, we are certain we’ve written a darned good book, but we have no idea how to make people aware… Read more »
Blogging Your Blog?
Is it appropriate to post a blog about an Ezine blog where you are featured discussing your writing, inspiration, and process? Probably not:Eclectic Blog
Violin Concerto in Seven Easy Steps!
1. Pick up a violin at the classical musical instrument department at Wal-Mart or your favorite violin store. 2. Check out a couple instructional videos on youtube. 3…. Read more »
Why Should Anyone Subscribe to My Blog?
Based on the latest government statistics that I just made up, approximately 17 trillion bloggers are currently active on the Internet, 56 billion users check their Facebook pages… Read more »
Free Fiction at Eclectica
If you write fiction (or create some other form of art), you know how gratifying it is when someone else sees something (anything) of value in your work,… Read more »
George Clooney Handsome!
It may not be obvious to the casual observer, but I am incredibly handsome in total darkness—sort of a young George Clooney, though I confess I lack a… Read more »
July Publication Celebration Information
I’m pleased (golly goshkins), tickled (tee-hee) and gratified (oooh, yeah … ) to announce (gloat) to my imaginary but incredibly faithful and enthusiastic followers (mommy) that my short… Read more »
Ways of Leaving
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Chase Stoller is a beautifully mangled all-American mess. Jarrett’s ability to paint a picture of the tedium of small town America, and then to drop a character into this (Hannah) that’s right out of a Wyeth painting, well that sealed the deal for me. With pitch perfect dialogue and writing that felt like a perfect Indian summer day, "Ways Of Leaving" was that rare book that when I read the last word on the last page…I went back to page 1 and read it all over again.