“The Art of the Take-Off” and “The Art of the Carry On” from All Skate: True Stories from Middle Life by Lori Jakiela are published in Littsburgh here “Of the Wolf” from All Skate in Belt Mag here snag your copy at magicaljeep.com
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Feb 24
Kerry Trautman reviews Danny Shot’s Night Bird Flying
“It’s been said of my people, the Jews, that we are endlessly fascinated by all things concerning the Jews. It’s that way with me. I am forever fascinated by all things concerning me.” This, from the story “What a Wonderful World,” hints at a hubris that does not, in fact, ever rear its head in …
Jan 22
Cover Reveal & Pre-order: CLOUD WATCHING IN THE INFERNO by Westley Heine
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cover Reveal & Pre-Order Announcement: Cloud Watching in the Inferno by Westley Heine Roadside Press is thrilled to unveil the cover for Cloud Watching in the Inferno, the latest work by acclaimed author Westley Heine. Featuring striking cover art by Daniel Stine, this highly anticipated collection is set for release on April …
Jan 10
Alan Catlin reviews Karl Koweski’s Abandoned by All Things
first published in http://misfitmagazine.net/ Karl Koweski, Abandoned by All Things, Roadside Press Distributed by Magical Jeep Distribution, available on Amazon, 2024, 136 pages $15- Koweski’s journey in life travels from the Midwest to the deep South. He observes Alabama’s barely sentient senator Tommy Tuberville as “the mostly evil, largely senseless/senator of Alabama” whose modest credentials for elective office, …
Jan 04
Cover Reveal and Pre-Order—ALL SKATE: True Stories from Middle Life by Lori Jakiela
ALL SKATE: True Stories from Middle Life will resonate with anyone who has ever wondered what comes next and how to face it with humor, love, and strength. Don’t miss this masterful new release from Lori Jakiela, available March 14, 2025. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cover Reveal and Pre-Order Announcement: ALL SKATE: True Stories from Middle …
Dec 22
Two Roadside Press titles are reviewed in Rain Taxi Review of Books
Gregory Corso: Ten Times a Poet, edited by Leon Horton and Michele McDannold is reviewed by Patrick James Dunagan “The pressure of fame mixed with a hidden yet inherent shyness drove poet Gregory Corso to adopt a bad-boy persona, fueled by a heroin habit he never could kick and only resisted with the steady aid …
Dec 05
Beatdom publishes review by Ryan Mathews on NIGHT BIRD FLYING by Danny Shot
“Legend has it that it took Jimi Hendrix 32 takes to master his “Night Bird Flying” and that was before multiple overdubs were added. The tune was first presented at the opening party of Jimi’s Electric Lady studio on August 26, 1970. Danny Shot nailed his version in one.” —Ryan Mathews, author Read the …
Dec 02
Shot of Life: A Review of Danny Shot’s Night Bird Flying by Westley Heine
Shot of Life: A Review of Danny Shot’s Night Bird Flying By Westley Heine first published at the Rusty Truck Like its namesake the Hendrix song “Night Bird Flying,” this collection of stories builds and builds until you think it’s hit a plateau. Then it builds upon itself again. Largely autobiographical, this book is written in a …
