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Mardi Gras post 2023

My Mardi Gras post for 2023

Some personal memories and disjointed thoughts on MLK day. 

In this week's blog, I'm experimenting with a little guitar in the background. What do you think?

A word on audio. 

Jason's first stand up comedy experience. 

Louisiana on an exchange program. Dat is reflecting on his failed invocation at the Black Pot Festival earlier that day, when a disturbance in the cemetery behind the church puts him on high alert. He can't believe what he sees--someone dressed as the Grim Reaper squared off in a fight against blond girl in a nun's tunic. The Reaper is Butch McClaren, the abusive ex-boyfriend of the hero of the story, Constance Miller. You'll meet Constance in the next installment--and you won't be disappointed. Trust me.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://newbayoubooks.com/2021/09/20/another-draft-bites-the-dust/

This episode is about the top three qualities you need to be successful in the modern "connection" economy. It is also available as a blog post: http://newbayoubooks.com/2021/05/23/selling-art-the-trifecta-of-working-in-the-connection-economy/

The three reasons why I started New Bayou Books. 

This episode, which offers highlights of writing techniques and practices from Louisiana fiction writer Jason Reed, is also available as a blog post: http://newbayoubooks.com/2021/05/03/how-reed-writes-9-techniques-that-stand-on-the-shoulders-of-giants/

This episode describes the value of giving yourself a long lead time before you officially launch your company. It is available as a blog post: http://newbayoubooks.com/2021/04/25/launch-from-a-long-ass-runway/