The Ice Cream Man & Other Stories by Sam Pink is out now in audio. It was narrated for you by Alan Carlson and it's absolutely...

Big Bruiser Dope Boy came on The Talking Book Podcast right before everyone was quarantined. It was fun and we talked about writing, publishing, readings, and Jingle All...

We're over the moon about the recording and publication of The Garbage Times/White Ibis by Sam Pink, narrated by Tom Fria. Below is a sample of the audiobook. Thanks...

The Talking Book Podcast is the official podcast of the weirdo audiobook publisher Talking Book. Every episode we talk to an author, and hear an excerpt from their audiobook.Episode...

Here are some of our favorite writers & Talking Book contributors talking about these United States of America. Mira Gonzalez: "I hate America. Fuck this awful country. I have never felt proud of...

(introduction by Jordan Castro, bracketed material by Sam Pink)PART I: INTRODUCTIONSam Pink is the author of 8 books, my favorites of which, and perhaps the most...

Sex sex sex. It's everywhere these days. It has become a startling epidemic in our time: sex. Everywhere you go, there is sex. I wake up in the morning,...

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...

Authors are usually weird people. Not like, when a clearly attractive/popular person calls themselves 'weird' or 'nerdy' or whatever, but like, actually weird. Surely you've relished the worlds these...

I'm a very good, verging on genius, lower-midlevel successful writer. I mean, just look at my catalog. How do I come up with this shit!? People have asked me...

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

I'll get right down to it here and say that what I hate most about people who own skis is that they own skis. Yes. Of course. And you're...

Sam Pink's Way To Improve Stuff #2 talks about some serious improvements to Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's 2015 film THE REVENANT. 1. Have the bear kill the Leonardo Di Caprio...

Working in bars has re-acquainted me with professional team sports. Professional team sports are arranged to be a constant presence, such that the calendar year is nearly devoid of...

Question from an anonymous reader:   Dear Sam Pink,   How do I get girls to notice me?SAM PINK: I'm very glad to be asked, thank you. You have done the...