jasonpettus My apologies, but I've shut this page down because of a complete lack of interest among CCLaP members. This page can be deleted at any time.
jasonpettus Your advice on manuscript summaries and synopses? How long should a chapter-by-chapter outline be, anyway? Horror stories about queries?
jasonpettus Question inspired by today's 'Voyeurs of Death' review: Just how important are the ABCs of literature within genre work? Your thoughts?
jasonpettus CHICAGO: Tonight it's the long-running 'In One Ear' open mic, at Rogers Park's Heartland Cafe, 7000 N Glenwood. 9pm, $3, 18+.
jasonpettus Photo: A snowy, shut-down Wrigley Field, during a recent walk by this neighborhood landmark. Lakeview neighborhood, Chicago.
jasonpettus CHICAGO: Check out the new 'Indie Flicks Tuesday' tonight at Sonotheque; see local short films and network with filmmakers. 7pm, $7.
jasonpettus CHICAGO: Tonight, the SF/F-themed Twilight Tales reading, at the Mystic Celt pub near Belmont and Southport. 7:30 pm, cover unknown.
jasonpettus CHICAGO: Tonight, it's the long-running poetry night at dive bar Weed's, hosted by the always fabulous Gregorio Gomez. 9:30 pm.
jasonpettus Photo: Snow-covered bicycle, recently spotted in the Lincoln Square neighborhood. Lincoln near Montrose, Chicago.
jasonpettus Photo: Sudden snowstorm today in Chicago, as seen from my apt window, taken in rare 10-megapixel mode with my new camera for extra detail.
jasonpettus Question inspired by today's review of 'Earthquake ID:' Just how important is capturing the spirit of a place when writing travel fiction?
jasonpettus CHICAGO: Tonight, the release party for issue 30 of lit mag THE2NDHAND, at Quimby's. 1854 W North Ave, 7pm, free!
jasonpettus CHICAGO: Tonight, Jonathan Messinger's infamous 'Dollar Store Show' literary reading, at the Hideout, 1354 W Wabansia. 7pm, only $1!
jasonpettus CHICAGO: Tonight, open mic at Logan Square's Hotti Biscotti, 3545 W Fullerton, 8pm. Popular, $2 PBRs, and free!
jasonpettus CHICAGO: Tonight, the long-running 'In One Ear' open mic in Rogers Park. Heartwood Cafe, 9pm, $3.
jasonpettus PHOTO: Dropped coffee spotted on snowy sidewalk earlier today. Uptown neighborhood, Chicago.
jasonpettus CHICAGO: Tonight it's the Trace open mic in the Lakeview neighborhood, one of the last holdouts of the '90s slam crowd. 10pm; $3 'donation.'
jasonpettus I got a new camera for Christmas, a Nikon Coolpix S550, which has me shooting around Chicago like crazy. Here, a son of a friend.
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