Laugh at Yourself First: Regular Crazy

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I have not been diligent with Print is Better these last couple weeks. In part, this is because I’ve been addicted to a video game. I won’t tell you the name and risk dating myself almost five years behind the times, but I will say there has not been a single zombie so far. I’m almost finished, so I’ll be back to posting frequently again soon. Being tethered to the television set has not been my only restraint. I have also been working hard. I’ve finally gotten rolling on a story I’ve been trying to write for a year, where Dr. Filth takes on a new profession as a cryptozoologist. I’ve also delivered two new stories to 607 Magazine for “Eating Out Upstate.” On top of that, I’ve been editing “Nuge for Prez,” and the first printed issue of Print is Better. Next week, I’ve been asked to come back on the Original Geeks Podcast again, to discuss all things nerdy. I will have plenty for you this summer, I hope you will enjoy.

With that, I’d like to extend the “Take Me To Your Leader” contest in support of “Nuge.” Like the rest of my books, this collection of short stories will be available in print and free download through Lulu.com. What fun is buying a book if the author is not there to shake your hand for it? I want to come to your town and do just that, but I need your help. If you put me in touch with your local bookstore or arts promoter, I’ll take care of the hard parts, such as arranging dates, and providing promotional material like posters and flyers. That’s where the contest part comes in. If you go through the trouble of setting me up with a performance, it would be downright rude of me not to give you a copy of “Nuge for Prez.” That’s why I’m sweetening the deal with copies of “Dollars Per Hour” and “Here in This Sorrow.” I’ll even give you shout-outs during the reading if that will convince you to help me. This contest is only open to New York and Pennsylvania right now, but I’d love for the opportunity to extend. For more information, you can contact me at paul.juser@gmail.com

If you’re here with me in Binghamton, you must be sick to death of the rain. I’ve only received a few fireworks displays from the B-Mets in my backyard, but I’m looking forward to the summer spectacular on the way. I’ve noticed new missives from the Preacher around town, and when I have a few minutes to edit, I have some new pictures. This week’s ongoing story, “Regular Crazy” started when I was following the Preacher light pole to light pole, documenting his private war to clean up the streets. Ultimately, his story did not fit in “Regular Crazy,” but I could not abandon him entirely. The Preacher is a much better fit in the pages of Print is Better, with other writings I collect. As well as the Preacher, next week I will be adding more “Dear Sirs” letters, and some other oddities I’ve happened upon. Next week’s Laugh at Yourself First is going to be a surprise. Thanks for reading.

-Paul
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