Audio: So Far Appalachia

by Brad Posted on August 14, 2009

I’ve put together a podcast reading of my book proposal for those of you who would rather not read.

All I ask is that you give me feedback. Good, mean feedback.

So Far Appalachia, Book Proposal [ 31:08 | 262.38 MB ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (188)

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  • Jason B.

    Hey, I randomly followed this link in your gmail contact info. I will admit to being sort of distracted while listening (laundry needs doing), but my feedback is that I liked it. So I suppose, unlike last time, I don't really have any good, or mean (constructive is a better word, I think) feedback. Other than I liked it. I actually wish it was longer-I would have kept listening.

    Random thoughts in no particular order:
    - I forget what you said about the structure–how you were thinking about setting it up–put I think bouncing back and forth between you and your research and the past is a cool way to do it.
    - I swear your accent gets stronger when you start railing against the Yankees. It's cute. In, you know, a totally manly, non-gay way. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
    - Rednecks are indeed the last group you can make fun of with no one caring.
    - I think we don't have enough stories about the “others” in American history–people/groups who shaped history without being famous, and–possibly–not always for the best. Does that make sense? I feel like all we get is DAR garbage. And the Kennedies, although I think Papa RumRunner is always portrayed more as a savvy business man instead of a crook. Which he was.
    - Really, anything about a non-Kennedy American family would be good. They've been living off the Cuban missile crisis for like 50 years now. Why don't they just all go away?
    - What was I talking about?
    - Finally, I think you are on the right track. I know b/c I am a famous, well-respected author with impeccable literary credentials and a world-class education.

  • http://www.thebradking.com Brad_King

    Hey Jason:

    You're comments make me laugh. You should totally write a book. Speaking of, what's the status of your writing these days? Or are you to busy making babies and then doing this disrepuatable – and easy – thing: raising them instead of writing.

    Cop out.

    Thanks for listening, btw. I'm kinda stoked about these prospects although I guess we'll see if the rest of the world is as well.

  • Jason B.

    Hey, I randomly followed this link in your gmail contact info. I will admit to being sort of distracted while listening (laundry needs doing), but my feedback is that I liked it. So I suppose, unlike last time, I don't really have any good, or mean (constructive is a better word, I think) feedback. Other than I liked it. I actually wish it was longer-I would have kept listening.

    Random thoughts in no particular order:
    - I forget what you said about the structure–how you were thinking about setting it up–put I think bouncing back and forth between you and your research and the past is a cool way to do it.
    - I swear your accent gets stronger when you start railing against the Yankees. It's cute. In, you know, a totally manly, non-gay way. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
    - Rednecks are indeed the last group you can make fun of with no one caring.
    - I think we don't have enough stories about the “others” in American history–people/groups who shaped history without being famous, and–possibly–not always for the best. Does that make sense? I feel like all we get is DAR garbage. And the Kennedies, although I think Papa RumRunner is always portrayed more as a savvy business man instead of a crook. Which he was.
    - Really, anything about a non-Kennedy American family would be good. They've been living off the Cuban missile crisis for like 50 years now. Why don't they just all go away?
    - What was I talking about?
    - Finally, I think you are on the right track. I know b/c I am a famous, well-respected author with impeccable literary credentials and a world-class education.

  • http://www.thebradking.com Brad_King

    Hey Jason:

    You're comments make me laugh. You should totally write a book. Speaking of, what's the status of your writing these days? Or are you to busy making babies and then doing this disrepuatable – and easy – thing: raising them instead of writing.

    Cop out.

    Thanks for listening, btw. I'm kinda stoked about these prospects although I guess we'll see if the rest of the world is as well.

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