How Do You Define Success?

Yesterday someone asked me how I define success.  My first thought was to turn to the OED, which is what I use to define everything. But then I heard myself say, “The people I love the most love me back.  That’s what I consider my success (or luck). Everything else seems trivial compared to that.” [...]

March 26, 2013 READ MORE →

What Are You Reading Now? Book Giveaway

Hi all, there’s another chance to win a copy of The World’s Strongest Librarian  today. Over on Twitter, please tweet to @gothambooks and answer the question, “What are you reading now?” Use the hashtag #strengthandbooks Winners will be contacted by the end of the day by the publishers. Also, thank you for the big pre-order [...]

March 25, 2013 READ MORE →

I Just Got My Book!

It’s been four years in the making, but I’ve finally got it in my big clumsy hand. It was worth every tic. It was worth every setback. It was worth every minute. Thank you for being a supporter. You’ve helped change my life. Josh

March 21, 2013 READ MORE →

Two Guys With Tourette’s Walk Into A Library

Recently I met someone else with Tourette’s in the library.  It was pretty obvious that he had it, but I had to ask him to be sure, so that if anyone else complained about his noises I’d be able to explain it to them. I sat in a chair across from this older gentleman and [...]

March 20, 2013 READ MORE →

A Personal Request Regarding My Book

Hi all, I realized this morning that I’ve been blogging for almost four years.  A most enjoyable, surprising four years. And now we’re entering an exhilarating and slightly unnerving new phase. The publication date for The World’s Strongest Librarian grows ever nearer.  The publicity machine is cranking wildly and there are lots of great things [...]

March 19, 2013 READ MORE →

Who’s Up For A Caffeine Fast?

Associates, It’s a sad day, but one I knew was coming.  I’ve got to take a break from caffeine. 1. I’m annoyed at how much I’m spending on it 2. Caffeine (and other stimulants) are highly associated to more frequent and more severe tics from Tourette Syndrome.  This doesn’t seem to be the case with [...]

March 18, 2013 READ MORE →

Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, & The Prison of Belief

Going Clear is the only book that has ever given me recurring nightmares–a friend who shall go unnamed but knows who she is When I saw that Lawrence Wright was writing a book about Scientology I got excited.  Since the Pulitzer-Winning The Looming Tower, Wright has been my guiding star when it comes to reporting. I’d been interested [...]

March 14, 2013 READ MORE →

Some Brilliant, Recently-Read Kid’s Books, And A Library-Related Favor

Hi all, it’s about six weeks until my publication date.  I’ve heard from a couple of people recently that they’ve been able to ask their libraries to order The World’s Strongest Librarian, and they’ve been able to do it. If you’re a library user–I know most of you are, because you’ve told me–and you’re feeling [...]

March 13, 2013 READ MORE →

What’s Your Favorite Books Of All Time? (Another Giveaway)

Hey there, Today Gotham Books is doing another book giveaway for The World’s Strongest Librarian.  If you’re a Twitter user and want to participate, here’s how it works: Tweet to Gotham Books Tell them what your favorite book of all time is use the hashtag #strengthandbooks In case you’re wondering, my favorite book “of all [...]

March 11, 2013 READ MORE →
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