My New Story in The Saturday Evening Post

Hello, Friends —

Just letting you know that my short story “Pyle and the Lion” was published today in The Saturday Evening Post.

“Pyle and the Lion” is about a philosophical beast with an appetite for academics. It includes an original illustration. Have a look.

That’s all for now, friends. Take care.

Best —

My New Poem in The New York Times

Hello, Friends —

Just letting you know about my new poem, “Brooklyn, 1:10 a.m.,” which was published this weekend in The New York Times.

Though the piece — which includes an illustration by Times veteral Agnes Lee — is behind a paywall, I’ve enclosed a snapshot below.

I hope you’re having a nice weekend.

Cheers —

The City of Unknown Poets

Hello, Friends —

I have a poem in the new issue of Short Edition. Read it online — or in Short Story Dispensers worldwide.

Cheers —

🎸PRESENTING: My New EP, CAHOOTS II

Hello, Friends —

I’m happy to announce the release of CAHOOTS II, a 3-song indie rock EP co-written with Duke Sims, lead singer of the ubiquitous New York City band Shinobi Ninja.

Have a listen to the punk-poppy lead single, “Rock’s On the Brink of Extinction.”

You might like track two, too. “Muddafuggin” has an 80s vibe.

The third and final track, “I Wrecked My Guitar,” blends metal and jazz.

The EP is dedicated to my friend Mike, who recently and unexpectedly passed away.

CAHOOTS II is available on Spotify, Apple Music and most other streaming services. It was produced by Duke Sims and recorded at Willy B Labs in Brooklyn, New York. All vocals by Duke Sims. I supplied the cover art, too.

Thanks for listening, friends.

Cheers —

Note №1

You might like our poppy debut EP, CAHOOTS, released last year.

Note №2

If you enjoy the music, please consider buying me a coffee.

🐻The Bear Under the Bed🐻

Hi, Friends.

Just letting you know that my children’s bedtime story, “The Bear Under the Bed,” is now available in the latest issue of Short Circuit — and in short story dispensers the world over. I hope you like it. Read it here.

Cheers,

Note №1

If you enjoyed this post, please consider buying me a coffee. More coffee = more stories, poems, cartoons and songs for you to enjoy.

Note №2

You might like my children’s novel Kabungo — or my collection of bedtime stories Dr. Franklin’s Staticy Cat.

Note №3

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🌊There Are Many Ways of Drowning

In this strange, sad world of ours…

This book is dedicated to anyone who has ever drowned.

If you’re currently drowning, find something to hold on to.

The Sea-Wave…

Find a copy at your favorite independent bookstore.

Or Amazon (Amazon USA, Amazon Canada, Amazon UK).

💀When the Reaper Comes Along

🎵When the Reaper comes along,

he can take away my body –

but he can never take my song.🎵

My friend Duke Sims and I wrote you a song. “When the Reaper Comes Along” is the third and final track from our EP CAHOOTS, now streaming everywhere.