Hello
Oh, hi! I was just… trying… to rewrite my Website copy again. You know, the unfathomably-clever introduction, the insanely-cogent and good news, not to mention the usual quota of cunningly-rendered bio copy. All those things in good time, my friend. So just sit tight and keep reading, okay? Shh, I’m channelling Socrates now and I feel a few questions coming on…
Socrates:
The Writer Is Cute, But Have You Written Anything I’ve Read?
Thanks, Socrates, you are also strangely attractive for a three thousand year old guy. I’ve had a few items published in the San Francisco Chronicle, on the Web, and in Literary Journals, as we call them. And of course, I maintain two humor blogs that have had thousands and thousands and I mean thousands of hits.
See more at Alison’s Bylines page.
Socrates:
Sounds Suspicious: What Awards Does The Writer Have to Show For Herself?
Thanks, Socrates, did anyone ever tell you you are like the cocktail party conversation from hell? The Writer would like to point out she’s won an award or two, so back off, bud!
- Fang Shui, an essay from Alison’s cat humor manuscript published in the San Francisco Chronicle daily newspaper, was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in the humor category by the Cat Writers Association in Fall 2006.
- The Copywriter, a short story published in the Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, was chosen first place in the 2002 Best of Soft Science Fiction contest by the Soft Science Fiction Writers Association.
Socrates:
Okay, Okay, So I Was Wrong: You Are Trully Among the Chosen! So How is The Writer Living Large These Days?
Thanks for asking, Soc. You are sooo right – the unexamined life is NOT worth living!!! Here’s some updates on MOI!
- Alison Live in November: I’m taking a break from improv performing right now, but plan to perform a solo piece in November 09. Details to come.
- Writing Life: My main projects now are solo comedy scripts and a feature screenplay of my award-winning SF story.
- Other News: Just joined facebook. See you there.
Looking forward to more sickeningly-good news to report soon!
February 17, 2007 at 4:16 pm
Greeting to the Bad Apple from the Big Apple. We love your site. Our cat, KoKo, has already moved up to middle management at a software company in New Jersey. Thanks for your timely tips; we’re considering branching out into multiple pet ownership. Trusting to the continuance to your esteemed regard, Christina & Piers
February 17, 2007 at 4:54 pm
Thanks and congratulations for being the first person to comment on any of my blogs! You ought to get a prize for that.
April 25, 2007 at 9:22 am
Alison — We met through Wild Plum several years ago. I came with Ellen Weiss, heard you read a few times, and was delighted by your style. My work schedule has finally lightened and I hope to get back to my own writing. I wanted to contact you to see how your own writing is going and to talk about writer’s groups that are out there.
If you have a minute, can you call me at 832-0997. Email is OK too, but it’s not my first choice of communication. Thanks. Talk to you soon.
May 8, 2007 at 7:21 pm
Hey Alison-
Enjoyed the Oakland reading. I don’t consider you a bad apple though. You seemed alright to me. I guess the proof would be for you to climb into some barrel and see what happens.
Yours, & etc., etc.
Dan of Wawona
December 3, 2007 at 9:25 pm
So where do you read, Three Days in the Mosquito Zone?
December 28, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Three Days in the Mosquito Zone is not available online, only in a journal called Manzanita. I do happen to have some copies, so email me at badappletude at gmail.com if you are interested in obtaining a copy.