Wrap everything up in the same exact wacky Rudolph in a speedo wrapping paper but don’t write anyone’s names on the tag so when somebody looks disappointed when opening...

WITH AUDIO NARRATED BY BUD SMITH. BONUS! Hobbies include... —ignoring the huge life mistakes I’ve made by obsessing over the tiny editorial mistakes I’ve made.   —cancelling plans based on the unreasonable...

Part 2 of the exciting new series Hobbies Include from Brian Alan Ellis HOBBIES INCLUDE —fantasizing about falling down stairs while wearing a t-shirt that says “The Dream...

Portland is the hot new city to move to. People are friendly, there are trees everywhere, and we’re so politically correct, it should really be our middle name. Forget...

I've been drawing a lot lately. Which means using various markers. Which of course, means appreciating the high of each type. But if you're like me, and you should...

Sometimes people email me about writing advice or ask how I got started or whatever and I honestly have no idea what to tell them other than 'fucking do...

The following is the first of many kickass excerpts from Brian Alan Ellis's new book A Series of Pained Facial Expressions Made While Shredding Air Guitar NOW IN HI-FI! [audio...

FORWARD EXPLAINING A TRUTH YOU ALREADY KNOW BUT SPEND EVERY MINUTE OF LIFE AVOIDING LIKE THE TERRIFIED ANIMAL YOU ACTUALLY ARE Forward by Jereme Dean Dear Reader, There’s a strong possibility you’re...

I’ve been meeting a lot of people who wonder, “How is a short story written, what is involved?” I figured I’d break it down into simple steps. They don’t...