-
Shakespearing #9: Two Gentlemen of Verona
Shakespearing #9 by David Foley The Two Gentlemen of Verona There’s a form of Equity contract which allows you not to pay the actors, provided certain other criteria are met. It’s called a “showcase,” the idea being that these productions help actors showcase their talents. The only two productions I’ve seen of The Two Gentlemen… Continue reading
-
A Word from the King #3: The Writing Process Blog Tour
A Word from the King #3 by John King (obviously) The Writing Process Blog Tour The Writing Process Blog Tour is a leapfrogging—or rather, leap-blogging—questionnaire linking one writer to three writers who will then answer the questionnaire themselves before nominating three more bloggers who will do the same, until, obviously, this viral activity will require… Continue reading
-
The Curator of Schlock #52: Congo
The Curator of Schlock #52 by Jeff Shuster Congo (Ape of the Week: Gorilla) When a movie starts out with Bruce Campbell screaming directly into the camera, you can take that as a good sign that you won’t be wasting your time. 1995’s Congo from director Frank Marshall tells the story of a talking gorilla,… Continue reading
-
Heroes Never Rust #54: Introductions
Heroes Never Rust #54 by Sean Ironman Introductions Now that the tone and racy content has been set, issue two of The Boys sets up the characters. In the premiere issue, readers were shown two of the main characters (Billy Butcher and Wee Hughie), but now the rest of the team comes out to play.… Continue reading
-
In Boozo Veritas # 54: Anthology: Getting Drunk and Reading Stories
In Boozo Veritas # 54 by Teege Braune Anthology: Getting Drunk and Reading Stories Saturday night I participated in a truly unique literary experience: Cole NeSmith’s Creative City Project sponsored Anthology: A Night of Stories and Spirits at Snap! Space. To a soundtrack of gypsy jazz provided by The Cook Trio, writers Jared Silvia, McKenzie Parker, Keith… Continue reading
-
Shakespearing #8: The Taming of the Shrew
Shakespearing #8 by David Foley The Taming of the Shrew In my memory, The Taming of the Shrew was a rambunctious farce with two larger-than-life roles and a Stepford Wives ending. On reacquaintance, it’s a joyous work of art. But about that ending: the reasons Kate gives for submitting to Petruchio are not comfortable, but they… Continue reading
-
Episode 112: A Craft Discussion About Aristotle’s Poetics, with Vanessa Blakeslee
Episode 112 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature, is available on iTunes, or right click here to download. On this week’s show, I talk to Vanessa Blakeslee about what Aristotle’s Poetics can teach us about fiction writing today, Plus Kevin Bray writes about reading John Gardner’s On Becoming a Novelist. TEXTS DISCUSSED NOTES This new project–discussing… Continue reading
-
The Curator of Schlock #51: Dunston Checks In
The Curator of Schlock #51 by Jeff Shuster Dunston Checks In (Ape of the Week: Orangutan) The country is going ape crazy due to that Dawn of the Rise of the Battle for the Planet of the Apes movie. Therefor, the remainder of August will be Ape Month here at The Museum of Schlock. We’re going to do… Continue reading
-
Heroes Never Rust #53: Censorship
Heroes Never Rust #53 by Sean Ironman Censorship A couple of years ago, I went to a cartoonist residency at the Atlantic Center for the Arts in New Smyrna, Florida. One afternoon, I sat on the porch with the master artist for my group, Megan Kelso, creator of Queen of the Black Black and Squirrel… Continue reading
-
In Boozo Veritas # 53: Year One
In Boozo Veritas # 53 by Teege Braune Year One This week, Tuesday, August fifth to be exact, marks the first birthday of In Boozo Veritas. Like most one year olds, In Boozo Veritas is not aware that this is its birthday. No one thought that it would survive this long. When John King first asked me to… Continue reading
About
The Drunken Odyssey is a forum to discuss all aspects of the writing process, in a variety of genres, in order to foster a greater community among writers.
The Drunken Odyssey 