Years ago, during talk show television’s Golden Age, I sat down with my father to watch his appearance that week on the Jerry Springer Show. Invariably in these programs, the circus surrounding the subject matter–e.g. miracle cures, mass hysteria, people who can’t throw away newspapers–is summoned to earth by a dour expert, like a doctor, [...]
Reading Group Discussion Questions by B. Brandon Barker 1. The novel’s title is one of the most provocative in recent memory, promising mystery, intrigue and scandal. How does such an intriguing title juxtapose what turns out to be a relatively boring and corny story that lacks interesting characters? 2. The dominant, underlying force of the [...]
Hilarious Outtakes by B. Brandon Barker “A Beautiful Mind” [Russell Crowe sits at his desk reading the newspaper. Jennifer Connelly brings him a glass of water. She drops two pink pills on the newspaper.] Jennifer Connelly: I’m going to bed. Russell Crowe: Goodnight. [Unable to keep a straight face, he snorts loudly.] Jennifer Connelly: [Starts [...]
Thanks to Forever Dying Brightly for mentioning Operation EMU: “Some of the best things come by way of serendipity, and in the case of books, it’s often the one you never looked for but that came to you that makes for an interesting read. That’s how I’m looking at ‘Operation Emu’, by B. Brandon Barker [...]
Kindle folks. Your search for a great read is over. Click here to download Operation EMU [Amazon Kindle Store]. Here’s what the critics are saying: “… a quirky, hilarious romp of a novel….a thought-provoking satire.” — Mayra Calvani, Blog Critics “Brandon Barker not only knows how to write (rara avis, these days), but, even more [...]
Mayra Calvani, author of “The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing,” has written a nice little piece about OPERATION EMU. “The dialogue is sharp and propels the story at a quick pace. The characters are offbeat and some of the ridiculous situations will make you laugh out loud. Author B. Brandon Barker has created a smart, [...]
Sometimes, but not often enough, one of my short stories gets published. “The Movie of Your Life,” which is about… well, just that, will appear in the Spring issue of Global City Review. You can find Global City at most book stores that carry lit mags, or you can subscribe here.
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fantasy_or_football?_part_two Darnerian McCants: Wide Receiver for the Baltimore Ravens or Chief Assassin for the House of Atreides? Xavier Harkonnen: Defensive End for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers or Military Leader during the Butlerian Jihad? Atari Bigby: Cornerback for the Green Bay Packers or Housekeeper for the Royal Family of Arrakis? Hasimir Fenrin: Kicker for the Miami [...]
fantasy_or_football? Laveranues Coles: Wide Receiver for the New York Jets or Sword Master for the House of Atreides? Glossu ‘Beast’ Rabban: Defensive End for the Oakland Raiders or Demon Ruler of the Butlerian Jihad? Istian Goss: Running Back for the Buffalo Bills or Received Spirit of the Noret? Damon Aromashondu: Wide Receiver for the Indianapolis [...]
