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How Best to Avoid Dying
Fiction, 192 Pages, Paperback, ISBN 978-0-9740703-7-7
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Owen, people all over town ask me if I’m related to you because of my (and our, sorta) unique last name. I’ve never wanted to be related to someone more! You’re an incredibly witty and funny guy, and I really enjoy your work.
Sincerely,
July 5th, 2007 at 12:56 pmLucritia Edgerton
Wow. Thanks! I suppose we could arrange an adoption… or you could join our marriage, if you’re into that kind of thing. You’d have to drop the “d” in the last name, but life is often about losing things… like letters.
July 5th, 2007 at 1:02 pmHi - i need some books for your event on the 19th - please ship them or bring them but let me know what - thanks - larry
July 11th, 2007 at 8:21 amOwen -
I just read “Lazarus Dying” and it blew me away. Again, I am struck by your power with words and your ability to make me think without really telling me what you do. Thank you.
J
July 20th, 2007 at 6:51 amOwen,
I met you at Chad Darbyshire’s about a year ago when I recited some of my Office Poetry for the group. I bought How Best To Avoid Dying at BookPeople about two weeks ago and I have almost finished it. My favorite stories so far are The Beginning of All Things and Lazarus Dying. I regret deeply that I did not get the opportunity to attend your book signing at BookPeople because this book is a treasure to me. However, I did get one of the signed copies. I am amazed at your insight into the human psyche and the blending of human emotions and characteristics that stir up disturbing and heartwarming sensations almost simoltaneously. I have said to myself several times, “I don’t know how I feel about that” and I love that state. It forces me to ask new questions and for someone that questions incessantly, it is fodder for the cow. It is a landmark accomplishment and should be recognized as a great contribution to literature. I am an avid reader and am about 3/4 of the way through The Idiot. To me, How Best to avoid dying stirs up some of the same feelings I got when I read Dostoevsky’s Notes from Underground for the first time. As a writer myself I admire your keen insight into human nature and the affront and compliments to Christianity. It is such a strange combination. What a ride along the hidden paths of the mind and soul. Enjoying every story…
Robert Petta
November 7th, 2007 at 6:25 pmWriter Poet Performer
Office Poetry
www.officepoetry.com
I’m thinking of directing a short film of one of your stories which will be premiering at a modern antique shop in charlotte nc. I would love to have your permission. It wont make it big through any film festival or anything like that (I could pray), its just a side kind of project. Do I have you’r approbation?
May 15th, 2008 at 9:18 amhey, owen,
don’t know if you remember your old teachers/principal. Ward, Johnson, Manning, and Hanks. I now live in the austin area and the others will be here the weekend of 7/25. Will you be anywhere in the area performing. we would all love to see you. let me know.
June 30th, 2008 at 12:20 amyou can better,
July 19th, 2008 at 5:52 amyour videos are amazing.
congrats on the new boy.
:)
August 25th, 2008 at 3:59 pmHey Owen,
August 26th, 2008 at 5:12 pmCongratulations on the new baby!!!
The Smith Pack
Congratulations on such a beautiful, perfect baby boy. I would donate some REM sleep to you (if I could).
Shane
September 5th, 2008 at 3:37 pmcgts on the best in austin notice man.. you deserve it !!! cheers– PKW
October 16th, 2008 at 4:38 pmI bought American Short Fiction near the end of ‘08 and read your entry in it “Nativity.” It said it was an excerpt from your upcoming novel “Harold and the Cat Killer.” I was wondering when this book is coming out because I just finished Marshall Hollenzer is Driving and How Best to Avoid Dying and loved them immensely. Not to mention Nativity almost made me wet myself. Keep up the good work and I’ll continue to be patient.
March 8th, 2009 at 6:30 pmIt made me laugh that he went to Confession before any jump. ,
October 22nd, 2009 at 2:37 pmI read “Nativity” much like Jason and just have to say it had me crying and howling with laughter. Even my 75 year old grandmother had tears in her eyes from laughing so hard when I showed her the story.
Can’t wait to read more!
January 22nd, 2010 at 2:52 pmI met you at Chad Darbyshire’s about a year ago when I recited some of my Office Poetry for the group. I bought How Best To Avoid Dying at BookPeople about two weeks ago and I have almost finished it. My favorite stories so far are The Beginning of All Things and Lazarus Dying. I regret deeply that I did not get the opportunity to attend your book signing at BookPeople because this book is a treasure to me. However, I did get one of the signed copies. I am amazed at your insight into the human psyche and the blending of human emotions and characteristics that stir up disturbing and heartwarming sensations almost simoltaneously. I have said to myself several times, “I don’t know how I feel about that” and I love that state. It forces me to ask new questions and for someone that questions incessantly, it is fodder for the cow. It is a landmark accomplishment and should be recognized as a great contribution to literature. I am an avid reader and am about 3/4 of the way through The Idiot. To me, How Best to avoid dying stirs up some of the same feelings I got when I read Dostoevsky’s Notes from Underground for the first time. As a writer myself I admire your keen insight into human nature and the affront and compliments to Christianity. It is such a strange combination. What a ride along the hidden paths of the mind and soul. Enjoying every story…
May 19th, 2010 at 1:50 pm+1
Owen, It’s Pete at buffalobooks in MI. Hope Evanston’s treating you well. Scotland Yard Gospel Choir played in Three Oaks on Saturday, and I made sure that they received a copy of “The Book….” There may only by so much life insurance built into each book, and I figured they’d be followers. Today a Chicago transplant from Texas bought a copy of “How Best…” based solely on the facts that you were from Texas and you had to have a sense of humor because you let the jacket blurb remain unedited that mentioned your sexy femininity. Chicago people appreciate that loyalty: (Hey Joe, there’s that asshole Bob across the street. Don’t forget, Jim. He’s OUR asshole.) Take care.
August 3rd, 2010 at 3:57 pm