FINALIZING E-BOOK COVER FOR 'BOURBON & BLONDES'

After crowdsourcing on social media which cover people preferred for my upcoming collection, it will be tough to come down to a final decision... There were TONS of responses. I love aspects of both. If anyone has any thoughts, please feel free to leave them in the comments below.

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COOLEST WRITER APP EVER? HANX WRITER

Writers, rejoice! Here's a cool lil' app, that's currently enjoying the top spot in Apple's iTunes Store.

Self-confessed vintage typewriter collector Ton Hanks (Yes, THAT one) has created the ultimate iPad app that helps you channel your inner-Hemingway or Bukowski by creating the illusion of punching those keys on a vintage typewriter.

Launched Aug. 14, the app,which works even better with a Bluetooth keyboard, features three different models and comes complete with sound effects and that infamous ring at the end of each line of type.

It's currently free. An upgrade is available for all three typewriters, different colors, ribbons, etc.


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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHARLES BUKOWSKI!

The namesake of this blog was brash, crass, drank too much, womanized and fought like a scrapper. But when he hit the keys, the writing had a delicate grace and, most times, the result was indeed poetic. We lost him on March 9, 1994 but the writing, legacy and spirit lives on.

Happy birthday, Buk! Pouring some on the floor for you today. For everyone else, enjoy this definitive documentary, 'BORN INTO THIS' a must for any Hank fan.


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