Father. Husband. Book Reviewer. Writer.

Tennessee, USA
Joined April 2015
Whoa! A freaking Pushcart Nomination?! So damn honored to be a part of this group! Thank you so much @BarbaraByar and @CowboyJamboree for believing in my story!
In 2 weeks we're sendin out CJ's 2024 Pushcart Nominations. Oh how we wish we could send more than 6, but we're damned proud of the ones we're sendin:
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I've been largely inactive here. I've not written anything in a long time. But, it makes my heart happy to see one of my absolute favorite authors (@adamshaw502) being published by my favorite publisher (@CowboyJamboree). Huge, huge win for everyone everywhere!
🤫I just read an advance copy of one of the best essay collections of the year, @adamshaw502’s COZY from @CowboyJamboree 🤫
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Sheldon was one of the most kindest and supportive people I have ever met. He has built me back up more times than I can count. He was/is one of the great icons of Appalachian writing. He was a phenomenal teacher. But, above all, he was an even better friend.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that Cowboy Jamboree has learned of the passing of Sheldon Lee Compton last night. We know how many of you knew him & loved his work. He was a talent like no other. We're heartbroken for Sheldon and his kin. He was a giant. He will be missed.
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When I read this quote I think of him and all the times we've talked. I'm gonna miss him. Love you, man.
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I haven't been super active on social media, but I did have a story published with the awesome @MythicPicnic! Check out all the talent!
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Check out the tweet-sized stories from @punk_magazine including one from Mythic Picnic Managing Editor @NathanBorn2010 ⬇️
One Shot Kill — Issue 3 — Featuring: Zachary Wilhide, Terena Elizabeth Bell, Nathan Pettigrew, Dr. John A. Tures, William Draycott, David M. Simon, Keith Roysdon, Scott MacLeod, Lawrence Kithcart, and Edward Barnfield punknoirmagazine.wordpress.c…
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You heard the man!! Pick one up to feed the kids!!! Glad to have you Justin!
Never gets old. Super honored and proud to be included in this awesome anthology with so much talent. Grab a copy if you're able! Proceeds go towards a great cause! As always, special shout-out to @jdclappwrites and @slicesofanxiety! amazon.ca/Gritmas-12-Siniste…
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Pick up your copy at Amazon and enjoy the stories; all proceeds go to Feed the Children. amazon.com/dp/B0G48VMTM4?ref…
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Now Reading Absolutely spoiled with greatness here..
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Our December edition is live. We have reviews of @TrentBWrites and @jdclappwrites upcoming books. gritquarterly.com
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Never gets old. Super honored and proud to be included in this awesome anthology with so much talent. Grab a copy if you're able! Proceeds go towards a great cause! As always, special shout-out to @jdclappwrites and @slicesofanxiety! amazon.ca/Gritmas-12-Siniste…
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Gritmas!
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OBLIVION ANGELS is a masterclass of Appalachian Lit. Truly one of the best novels I read this year or any year. @CowboyJamboree and @ShelCompton really deserve a lot of praise for this one.
Replying to @CowboyJamboree
We ended January by releasing the best Appalachian novel of the year (hope you're paying attention awards committees), @ShelCompton's OBLIVION ANGELS: cowboyjamboreemagazine.com/o…
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For the night crew, in case y’all missed my announcement earlier… My hair was doing awesome things this morning. Oh, and my book came out today.
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For the night crew, in case y’all missed my announcement earlier… My hair was doing awesome things this morning. Oh, and my book came out today.
Here, on Earth, from @LEFTOVERBOOKS...COUNT THE DUST. Available now: a.co/d/11toswz
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An image of STREETS OF NASHVILLE with its new accessory!
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Oh man, this sounds fantastic. Grab a copy from @MRPhill25 below!
Thanks to @HCNewton for reading my work and for the honesty crime fiction deserves. "...a fast, lean novel that will leave you moved (disturbed might be a better word) and chewing on it for days...great example of what Crime Fiction can do beyond the expectations of the genre..."
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CJ's Spring Issue call is about Lucia...
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Will you help me spread the word about this anthology of grit lit and crime stories, the proceeds of which go to Feed the Children? I've got a piece in it, as do some of your favorite miscreants. Plus, look at that @slicesofanxiety cover. Look at it! a.co/d/bE0BLAc
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